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.
The Center Congregational Church of Manchester will be hosting its first (hopefully annual) Christmas Tree Lighting!
The new tree, donated and planted by Newcity Builders, will stand near the church's other Christmas decorations each year. The Manchester community is excited about not only the tree, but the return of a fun holiday tradition!
This year the fun will begin at Silk City Coffee at 4:15 pm with caroling and free hot chocolate! At 4:45 pm Santa will lead the carolers up Main Street to the church lawn. Caroling will continue and Mayor Moran will help Santa light the tree!
So, plan to spend the afternoon downtown to do your holiday shopping, grab dinner, and enjoy this free family event!
This event is organized by the Center Congregational Church. Contact Tom Topping with questions. Special thanks to Newcity Builders for donating, transporting, and planting the tree! Special thanks to DuBaldo Electric for helping to light the tree and to Downtown Manchester for providing the lights.