Town Updates

The Marketing Committee of the Downtown Manchester Special Services District is pleased to launch a new promotion to generate support for Downtown Manchester restaurants while benefiting their customers. Called “You Eat…We Treat!”

Rec on the Run is responding to the pandemic by offering all our activities in a “to-go” kit formats. These kits will allow easy activity pick-up onsite. Activities “to-go” kits are limited at each site and are first-come, first serve only.

The health and safety of our employees and our community is top priority for the Town of Manchester when opening and operating our public pools.

In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of Manchester is conducting a real property revaluation as required for the Grand List of October 1, 2021.

The mission of Access Health CT is to increase the number of insured residents, improve health care quality, lower costs, and reduce health disparities in the state of Connecticut.

Japanese knotweed, also known as polygonum cuspidatum, is an invasive plant species sprouting up all across the state of Connecticut. Keep Reading More!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the nation have taken to the outdoors to safely get exercise by walking, hiking, picnicking, and more! Read on!

This summer, the Town of Manchester is happy to offer a new, attractive amenity to Center Springs Pond! The town has contracted with The Pond and Lake Connection out of Brookfield, CT to install a pond aeration system and fountains, equipped with differing spray ranges and lighting features.

Town Hall will remain closed until July 6th. After July 6th, only one person will be allowed in the tax office at a time, and social distancing protocols, plus the use of masks will be required.

The Cruisin’ on Main Committee will hold a Parade of Vintage Vehicles to honor Manchester’s medical community on Thursday, June 18! Read More!

Before all else, we sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these uncertain times. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the start to summer in Manchester has been radically different in comparison to summers prior.

Find a link to the modified summer program guide for the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation!

As a participant, volunteer staffer, sponsor, contributor or supporter of the first Rotary In Motion event, we ask you to save Saturday, OCTOBER 3, 2020 for the second annual RIM.

The Water Department will be cleaning water mains from June 8, 2020 through June 26, 2020. The cleaning is done to remove sediment. Read More!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patron self- registration is available for Manchester residents. This temporary card will allow a resident to register for access to online materials.

It’s hard to ignore that things have been pretty tough lately, but the real story is how people are coming together in support of one another. At the local level it can be easy to miss all of the work that is going on behind the scenes of the current relief efforts, but for certain there is an army of individuals selflessly donating their time and effort to take care of their neighbors.

Based on the recommendation of the Permanent Memorial Day committee, General Manager Shanley confirmed that the Town of Manchester has canceled this year’s Memorial Day parade, ceremony, and associated public events.

In 2008, the Manchester Board of Directors prompted the development of the Manchester Youth Commission. Close to 12 years later, the Commission is stronger than ever. “The Manchester Youth Commission is a diverse group of youth collaborating with local government in an effort to create open communication in the decision making process, making it possible to strengthen the community through the voice of the youth.”

The Mahoney Recreation Center was looking forward to hosting the Community Youth Art Initiative and the popular “Things” art exhibition this May. Unfortunately as a result of the disruption to the regular school schedule and our junior artists, we will be unable to hold the event this year as planned.

The popular event scheduled for May 9th at Salter’s Pond would have been the 43rd Annual Fishing Derby held by the Manchester Recreation Department in collaboration with the Manchester Lion’s Club.

After discussion by the Celebration Manchester Committee (formerly Pride In Manchester Week) a decision was made by the group to cancel this year’s event scheduled June 6th through June 13th due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

To our friends, families and neighbors – thank you – we are working to flatten the curve together. We hope to see you in our parks soon but until then, play the video 📺 and stay safe!

After much discussion the difficult decision was made to forgo all June dates for the popular Spruce Street Community Market.

On April 14, a new sculpture by the late David Hayes was unveiled in Center Springs Park. The totem sculpture is the perfect addition to the daffodil fields.