Town Updates

A Local Response: Manchester’s Equity & Inclusion Collaborative

In many respects the issues that our communities are facing in the wake of Covid-19 are in no way new. The problems of food insecurity, economic hardship, and disparities in access to healthcare and public services have always existed; this pandemic is just the most recent event that has brought this uncomfortable truth back to the top of a constantly shuffling deck of uncomfortable truths.

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Town Updates

UR Community Cares

If you don’t already know about UR Community Cares, now is a good time to get acquainted. Manchester’s innovative non-profit is here to help you!

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Town Updates

Free Positive Parenting Workshops

Parenting Workshops Free with Peace at Home Parenting – Use your computer, tablet or smartphone to easily attend online from home. Get answers on the spot and hear from other parents with similar challenges!

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Town Updates

Senior Center Plant Sale

It’s Here!!! What you’ve been waiting for, and asking about! Join us on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22 to help support the Manchester Senior Center Green House. This year our Annual Plant Sale will be a Drive-Thru.

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Town Updates

COVID-19 Updates

In an effort to keep the Manchester community safe, healthy, informed, and up-to-date, the Town of Manchester has launched an official COVID-19 webpage that hosts the latest information and statistics on COVID-19 information related to Manchester, Hartford County, and the State areas.

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Activities for Mental Health

MVPP COVID Community Check-in Survey

The Manchester Vernon Prevention Partnership (MVPP) is a collaboration between the Vernon ROCKS Coalition and the Change Collaborative of Manchester that aims to expand substance abuse prevention efforts for young people in the towns of Vernon and Manchester. The MVPP is asking that you take a 5-minute survey to share your thoughts and experiences related to how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting your individual and family well-being.

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Town Updates

Manchester 2020 Summer Day Camps Closed

On Tuesday, April 14th, the Manchester Board of Directors made the decision to cancel Town Operated Summer Camps for the 2020 summer season, this also includes Camp Kennedy our adult specialized program which runs for one week. This decision was made based on the current global pandemic this is one of many cancellations made by the Town in order to keep the community and its residents safe.

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Town Updates

Cruisin’ on Main Street Postpones 20TH Anniversary Year

These are unprecedented and difficult times for all. After several weeks of consultation with local and state authorities, the Cruisin’ on Main Street Planning Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone “Cruisin’ on Main Street 2020” due to the ongoing pandemic. We are heartbroken; however, the health and safety of our audience, sponsors and vendors, car enthusiasts, first responders, staff and volunteers are of the utmost importance to us. We felt that this was the only acceptable way forward.

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