Southington, CT|News|
Southington Schools Name New Alternative HS Director
The veteran local educator has been named director of Karen Smith Academy, the district's alternative high school.
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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West Hartford, CT|News|
Bloomfield Native Opens Senior Home Care Site In West Hartford
She has opened Caring Senior Service's first Northeast location at 901 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
25 Years: Simsbury To Mark 9/11 With Town Hall Remembrance
Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Firefighters Create 343-Flag Memorial For 9/11
East Farmington firefighters created a 343-flag memorial honoring each FDNY firefighter killed in the Sept. 11 attacks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington's 'Nacho King' To Celebrate New Cookbook At Stew Leonard's
He will return home Sept. 12 for a cookbook signing, nacho demonstration, and samples at Stew Leonard's.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Police Collecting Coins For Special Olympics
Canton police will collect donations at The Shops at Farmington Valley to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
25 Years: Kensington FD To Host 9/11 Ceremony In Berlin
Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Honors Fallen Detective With Street Naming
Hartford dedicated a portion of High Street in honor of the officer killed in the line of duty in 2023.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
25 Years: Avon FD To Mark 9/11 Anniversary With Special Service
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Sept. 11 memorial service marking 25 years since the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
25 Years: Southington To Host Special 9/11 Memorial Service This Week
Southington will hold a Sept. 11 memorial service in Plantsville to honor those killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford/Hartford Team Up To Probe Flood Concerns
West Hartford and Hartford will hold a public meeting this week on flooding risks and potential improvements.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Seeks Emergency Volunteers Should Disaster Hit
West Hartford CERT is recruiting volunteers for emergency preparedness training beginning Oct. 3.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Firefighters Seek New Training Facility
It wants to replace an aging Hopmeadow Street training building with a new 1,400-square-foot facility.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Historical Society Offers Amistad Walking Tours
Guided Amistad walking tours this fall explore Farmington’s role in the Mende captives’ historic fight for freedom.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Candlelight Vigil In West Hartford To Remember Victims Of Nepal Flooding
A candlelight vigil for victims of devastating flooding in Nepal will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. at West Hartford Town Hall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Large Hartford Fire Displaces 20 People, Several Pets Saved: HFD
A fire Friday morning displaced five families in the city.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Street Closure, Traffic Delays Planned For Canton Water Main Project
A water main project will bring lane restrictions and street closures to downtown Collinsville beginning next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Berlin Recycling Facility: BVFD
Berlin firefighters Friday morning battled a fire beneath a conveyor at a Christian Lane business.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Beloved Simsbury Fire Official Retires After More Than 50 Years Of Service
The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. deputy chief was celebrated last month after serving more than half a century.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
