The Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated at 11AM on Tuesday, July 14, and remain in effect through 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 16, this week. During this period, temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-to-high 90s, with the heat index surpassing 100 degrees at times.
Due to staffing shortages in the Building Inspection Division, permit processing and inspection scheduling may be delayed. To monitor your permit status, visit the Online Permit Portal or call 860-647-3052. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
The Town of Manchester mailed the tax bills for the October 1, 2025 Grand List on June 22, 2026. The first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2025 are due and payable on July 1, 2026. Failure to pay any tax that is due by August 3, 2026 will cause the tax to become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, back to the original due date of July 1, 2026.
Arbor Day Celebration
Mayor Moran officially proclaimed April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day. In honor of Arbor Day, we are pleased to gather together to both beautify our parks, help our environment and educate children and adults about trees and tree care. Come celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Manchester, Manchester Land Conservation Trust and the Manchester Conservation Commission as we commemorate this Arbor Day by planting two native Redbud trees on April 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM at the Cider Barn, 330 Bush Hill Rd., Manchester, CT.
330 Bush Hill Rd, 06040, View Map
330 Bush Hill Rd , 06040