West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Outdoor Pools Set To Open, What You Need To Know
West Hartford's outdoor pools open this month, while the renovated Eisenhower Park pool is set to open next month.
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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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man In 20s Shot In Hartford Tuesday Night: Police
Hartford police are investigating a shooting on Mary Shepard Place.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Major Insurer Honored By Prominent Statewide Youth Nonprofit In Hartford
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut honored Bloomfield-based The Cigna Group as its 2026 Partner of the Year.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Police Announce DUI Checkpoints, Find Out Where
Hartford police will conduct DUI checkpoints on June 18-19 as part of a state-funded enforcement effort.
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Canton, CT|News|
Canton Residents Named To Quinnipiac University Dean's List
The Hamden-based university recently released the spring 2026 Dean's List.
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Southington, CT|News|
Southington Native Operating South Windsor Financial Office Earns Major Business Award
The South Windsor-based fiscal advisor was named an InvestmentNews Excellence Awardee.
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Farmington, CT|News|
Key Farmington Roadway Slated To Get Makeover This Week
The work is expected to begin on Wednesday, June 17.
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Avon, CT|News|
Foundation Awards Cash For Several Avon School Projects
It recently announced funding for projects at Avon schools and the library, supporting STEM, music, media, and youth wellness initiatives.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Massive Farmington Valley Juneteenth Celebration Returns This Weekend In Simsbury
Simsbury, Farmington, Avon, and Granby will host a free Juneteenth celebration featuring food, music, activities, and fireworks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington To Honor WWII Airman After 80 Years MIA
Southington will honor the fallen hero June 22-23, more than eight decades after being killed mere weeks before the war's end.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
Olympic Gold Medalist Inspires Grads At West Hartford School's Graduation
The American School for the Deaf graduated 19 students in West Hartford last week, with a notable guest speaker bidding them adieu.
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Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Police Logs: May 16 to May 31, 2026
All information is provided by the Berlin Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
16 Displaced In Hartford Apartment Building Fire: HFD
The blaze originated in a single unit of a Webster Street building.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
Deja Vu: West Hartford Among 'Best Places To Live': Report
West Hartford was ranked extremely high in the latest U.S. News & World Report 'Best Places to Live' list.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
Unwelcome Mail: Tax Bills Sent Out In West Hartford
West Hartford tax bills were mailed Monday. The first installment is due July 1; late payments face interest after Aug. 3.
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Canton, CT|News|
Canton Turns On Water For Summer Fun
The Town of Canton announced that its splash pad opened on Monday, with the town's swimming pool opening later this week.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Connecticut Confirms First Measles Case Of 2026
Health officials on Monday said the case was in an unvaccinated resident who recently traveled internationally.
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Southington, CT|News|
Southington Library Launches Summer Reading Program
Southington Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program runs June 22-Aug. 14, with prizes, no registration, and no reading logs.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
CT Senator To Discuss 2026 Legislative Session In West Hartford
State Sen. Derek Slap will discuss new state laws and senior issues at the Tuesday, June 16, event at Bishops Corner Senior Center.
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Avon, CT|News|
Avon Grad Earns Major National Scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. recently announced more than 2,500 college-sponsored scholarship winners for 2026.
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