Canton, CT|News|
Canton To Test Primary Election Ballots Thursday Ahead Of Aug. 11 Voting
Canton election officials will conduct public testing of Democratic and Republican primary ballots on July 30 at town hall.
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|
Southington Postpones Concert Due To Weather
Southington's Music on the Green concert has been postponed from July 29 to July 30 because of the weather.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Adults Can Meet Some Dinosaurs At Southington Library Program
Experts will present a free adult program on dinosaur history at the Southington Public Library early next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Seeks School Supply Donations Ahead Of Deadline
Farmington Community & Supportive Services is collecting new school supplies through Aug. 7 and accepting requests for student assistance.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Resident Earns United Way's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hartford native will receive the 2026 George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award at the ImpaCT Awards.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Theater Group Announces Cancelation of Summer Production
Playhouse 44 has canceled its summer production of 'Godspell' but says its remaining 2026 performances will proceed as planned.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington FD Marks July With New Firefighters, Volunteer Milestones
The Southington Fire Department celebrated four newly interior-qualified volunteers and hired two career firefighters in July.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Residents Named To SCSU's Dean's List
The New Haven-based university recently released the spring 2026 Dean's List.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford-Based Arts Group Launches Major Grant Program For CT Visual Artists
Real Art Ways will award six $10,000 grants to Connecticut visual artists through the new Provision Fund. Applications close Sept. 20.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Ill Berlin Fire Captain Needs A Kidney As Department Rallies Community Support
Kensington Fire-Rescue is asking the public to consider becoming a living kidney donor for one of its volunteer members.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
VIDEO: West Hartford Woman Found With Massive Pot Stash: NY Sheriff's Office
A West Hartford woman faces drug and impaired driving charges after deputies seized 51 pounds of cannabis during an I-84 stop.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Crash Quickly Cleared On Hartford Highway: UPDATE
The two-vehicle wreck had briefly closed one highway lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Last Homesite In Posh Canton Neighborhood For Sale For $1.4 Million
A proposed 3,750-square-foot farmhouse-style Colonial on Canton’s final Bel Aire Lane homesite is listed for $1.4 million.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Vote Delayed On Controversial Simsbury Car Wash Project
Simsbury's Zoning Commission closed the public hearing on a proposed Dorset Crossing car wash and continued the application to September.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Residents Named To SCSU's Dean's List
The New Haven-based university recently released the spring 2026 Dean's List.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Residents Named To Quinnipiac University Dean's List
The Hamden-based university recently released the spring 2026 Dean's List.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's 'Playhouse on Park' Closes Season 17 With Tony-Nominated Musical
Playhouse on Park's Season 17 finale, Andrew Lippa's 'The Wild Party,' runs through Aug. 16 with performances in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Library Hosting Kids & Teens Summer Craft Fair
Folks can purchase handmade creations from local kids and teens at the Avon Library's Summer Craft Fair this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Special Museum Exhibit Focuses On Historic Southington School
The Southington Historical Society has added two Saturday dates for its exhibit on the historic West Street School.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Seeks Ideas For Community Event Funds
Avon nonprofits can apply through Aug. 28 for grants supporting community events scheduled between November and February.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
