Manchester Fire Chief David C. Billings has announced his intention to retire as the leader of Manchester Fire-Rescue-EMS (MFRE) in early 2021 after serving the Manchester community for over 30 years.

Find the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation 2021 Program and Event Guide here!

A message to the #ManchesterCT community about staying safe this Thanksgiving holiday. Read More!

Manchester is proud to announce the selection of Courtney Lindberg as the Deputy Director of Public Works for Sustainability & Materials Management.

We’re thrilled to announce a new menu of Rec on the Run offerings this fall with on-site, pick-up, and delivery options for Manchester residents!

Join this Zoom Meeting and help shape the future of Manchester’s Parks, Facilities and Recreation Services. Learn More!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manchester Road Race will not be holding its annual Thanksgiving Day event. In place of the traditional event hosted by the Manchester Road Race Committee, a Virtual ManchesterRoad Race (VMRR) event will be held from November 19th to November 25th.

During the week of Nov. 2nd, the Town of Manchester Highway Department will be out collecting
leaves in order to test all equipment prior to the start of Leaf collection on Nov. 9th.

The Parks and Facilities Master Plan project kicked into high gear this weekend as hundreds of Manchester residents participated in a community engagement special event, Trick or Treat for OurParks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted much of the global economy, leading to historic levels of unemployment and business failures. The pandemic-related economic slowdown has disproportionately impacted small local businesses, as they often have lower margins and less of a financial cushion to withstand prolonged shocks.