West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Adds New Way To Pay For Parking
West Hartford drivers can now pay for municipal parking with ParkMobile, including app, QR code, and text payment options.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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1992 University of Connecticut graduate who has reported news, edited stories and designed pages for weekly and daily newspapers for more than three decades as well as spent 15 years as an adjunct at UConn. Currently venturing into the world of online digital journalism. Have a passion for community journalism and those quirky stories that other news writers might not report. Vernon resident, husband, father, dog lover and avid fan of baseball, soccer, motor sports -- among other sports. Currently the field editor for West Hartford, Southington, Simsbury, Avon, Greater Hartford, Farmington, Canton and Berlin for Patch. Feel free to email me at michael.lemanski@Patch.com with any news tips. No such thing as a bad idea.
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Southington, CT|News|
Beloved Southington FD Leader Retiring After 25 Years
He is leaving Southington after 25 years to take a fire service leadership role in South Carolina.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Advances 200+ 'Vision Zero' Safety Projects This Year, See Where
West Hartford has completed 96 Vision Zero road projects in 2026, with another 114 underway or planned this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Rushed To Hospital After Hartford Double Shooing: Police
A woman and a man were hit by gunfire in an overnight shooting in Hartford over the weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Library To Explore If America Is A Democracy, Republic — Or Both
A Sept. 2 Southington Library program will examine America's republic, representative democracy, and other political systems.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
New North Cemetery Tour Unearths Stories From West Hartford's Past
A new self-guided North Cemetery tour highlights West Hartford veterans, Black residents, and a pioneering woman publisher.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Native Wins Daytona Thriller For Shot At NASCAR Championship; CT Celebrates: UPDATE
The local racing hero won his first NASCAR Cup points race in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the iconic Daytona International Speedway Saturday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Old Wethersfield Porchfest Returns With 55-Plus Bands, 100 Vendors
Old Wethersfield Porchfest returns this weekend with 55-plus musicians, 100 vendors, a free shuttle and a vehicle-free Main Street.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Farmington Valley Health Offers Back-To-School Mental Health Tips
The FVHD serves Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, New Hartford, and Simsbury.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington OKs Massive, High-Tech Overhaul Of Town Website, Info Services
The town council approved a $61,690 CivicPlus overhaul featuring a new .gov website, 311 system, AI chatbot, and accessibility tools.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Store Sells Winning Lotto Ticket To Berlin Resident
The payout wasn't the maximum amount for the game, but it represented a significant investment for the drawing game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Crash That Caused Traffic Mess On I-84 In Southington Cleared: UPDATE
One lane of travel had been closed due to the accident.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Reaches Out To Local Nepalese Community After Deadly Floods
West Hartford has a large Nepalese community concerned about this week's catastrophic floods, which killed hundreds in Nepal and Tibet.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Police Recover Stolen Gun, Charge Parolee After Traffic Stop
Hartford police said a parolee was arrested after officers recovered a stolen 9mm handgun during a July traffic stop.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Beloved Restaurant Returning To Hartford 6 Years After Pandemic Closure
A grand-opening celebration will take place Monday at the new Front Street location, which was once home to a movie theater.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Simsbury Nonprofit's Avon Fundraiser To Help Kids With Cancer
Simsbury-based 'Vie for the Kids' will hold its Gold Ribbon Dinner Sept. 19 at the Golf Club of Avon, with tickets available now.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
VIDEO: Bear Visits Southington Senior Center, Stunning Guests
A bear was caught on video roaming the Calendar House property in Southington Thursday, prompting a warning to outdoor visitors.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Suspect Attacks Wethersfield Gas Station Cashier, Police Investigating
Wethersfield police are searching for a man accused of ripping a gold chain from a cashier at a Silas Deane Highway gas station.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Center To Go Car-Free Sunday For Open Street Festival
West Hartford Center will go car-free this weekend, featuring biking, walking, skating, kids' activities, and music.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Police Promote 2 Officers To Sergeant
Both men were sworn into their new roles during a ceremony at Berlin Town Hall this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
