Excessive high temperatures are predicted Tuesday, 7/15 through Friday, 7/18, this week. In addition to 90+ degree temperatures, very humid conditions may push the heat index up to at least 100 degrees each day. Residents are advised to please take proper precautions. If you are at risk from the heat, call 860-645-5500 for assistance.
Failure to pay any tax that is due by August 1, 2025 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, 2025. The Town of Manchester mailed the tax bills for the October 1, 2024 Grand List on June 20, 2025.
Landfill and Transfer Station Hours will change on July 1st 2025. Please visit the Sanitation page for more information on these changes.
Exploring Archaeology – Pitkin Glass Works Inc. will sponsor Exploring Archaeology on Saturday September 17, 2022 at the Pitkin Glass Works site on the corner of Parker and Putnam Streets in Manchester, CT. Scott Brady, an avocational archaeologist with the Friends of the State Archeologist (FOSA) will discuss archaeology (process, goals, etc) and the history of the Pitkin Glass Works. Attendees will then be given the opportunity to have some supervised “hands on” archeological experience on the site.
There will be two 2 hour sessions, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm with a maximum of 15 individuals aged 13 and above per session. The fee is $25 per person, registration is required. Registration forms are available at the Manchester Historical Society, 175 Pine Street, Manchester or can be emailed upon request. Call the Manchester Historical Society for a registration form or additional information, 860-647-9983.