Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: May 26 to June 8, 2026
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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|
West Hartford Center Earns Major National Ranking On Shopping Districts
A national survey ranked West Hartford Center among America's 'most envied' shopping districts for its walkability and local businesses.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 36-Year-Old Man
Hartford police have issued a Purple Alert for Whakeen Balil Meyers, who was reported missing on June 10.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Officials Cut Proposed Budget, New Mill Rate Cuts Taxes
Canton voters rejected the budget for a second time on June 2, prompting officials to propose another $950,000 in reductions this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Schools Report Budget Shortfall For Current Fiscal Year
The Southington Board of Education will ask the Southington Board of Finance to help cover a projected budget deficit.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Help Farmington Democrats Collect Food For Those In Need
The Farmington Democratic Town Committee will collect donations for the Farmington Food Pantry at Highland Park Market.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
'Trees for Hartford' Plants Nine Trees In The Community; Free Trees Available
A citywide initiative planted nine trees at the West Indian Social Club as part of an effort to expand Hartford's tree canopy.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Learn About George Washington's Enslaved Assistant At Avon Library Program
Storyteller Andre Keitt will portray William 'Billy' Lee during a Juneteenth program at Avon Free Public Library early next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Residents Can Shred Documents At 2 Separate Events This Weekend
Simsbury will host free shredding and household hazardous waste collection events for area residents.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Mediterranean Street Food Eatery Opens In West Hartford
The growing fast-casual chain is now open in West Hartford, which is its first Connecticut location.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Water Service In Southington To Be Restored Soon: UPDATE
Southington Water Works is responding to an emergency water main break on Berlin Street unrelated to ongoing construction.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Police Training Exercise At ESPN To Increase Law Enforcement Presence Friday: Southington PD
Southington and Bristol police are conducting a joint training exercise on Friday at ESPN's campus in Bristol.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford To Unveil Community Mural Honoring Deaf History, Inclusion
A new mural celebrating deaf history and inclusion will be unveiled early next week at Blue Back Square in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
How Reliable Is The Power In Avon? Recent Report Has The Answer
Eversource released town-by-town reliability scorecards showing fewer outages and faster restorations.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: June 4 to June 9, 2026
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Employee Hospitalized After Forklift Accident At Berlin Business
The incident occurred at a business on Washington Avenue in Berlin, which is home to several light-industrial operations.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Fire Destroys Historic Berlin Home, 2 Pets Killed: BVFD
Berlin firefighters on Thursday battled a house fire on Worthington Ridge that claimed the lives of two family pets.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
4-Alarm Fire Destroys Berlin Home; Traffic Impacted: Police: REPORT
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
2026 Dog Licenses In Canton, What You Need To Know
Canton dog owners can renew or obtain dog licenses through the town clerk's office.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford ACOs Miraculously Save Kitten Among Heavy Traffic
Thursday's situation started at a busy intersection and ended with the kitten fleeing into a parked car's engine compartment.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
