Salters Pool Parking Lot will be closed starting 9/21/2026, for 6-8 weeks to allow reconstruction of the parking lot. Pond access will be maintained during construction.
Our leaf collection program will begin Monday, November 9, 2026, starting in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area and continuing outward across town.
The Manchester Water and Sewer Department will begin investigative test pits in the coming weeks throughout the Town of Manchester. If your property is selected, you will receive a notice at your door before the inspection. The test pits will identify water service line materials on both the Town and customer sides of the curb box. Please call 860-647-6050 with any questions or concerns.
Free history walks in Manchester with the Town Historian and associates
West Cemetery walk and stone-cleaning demonstration on Sunday, July 13, at 2:00 p.m., located off Spencer Street near the entrance ramp to I-384, accessible just beyond the I-384 on-ramp, which enters the cemetery’s northwest corner on the right. Park either at commuter lot, or drive into cemetery.
Cheney Railroad walk on Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m., starting at the southeast corner of the shopping center at 220 North Main Street, near 2 Main Street. About three miles roundtrip, with historic commentary.
Center Memorial Park walk visits the park’s monuments on Saturday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m., starting at the front steps of Town Hall, 41 Center Street.
Landmark District walking tour visits former silk mills, related buildings and streets on Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m., starting at 146 Hartford Road. This will be the 50th Landmark District walk.
Walks are held rain or shine; extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please. Info: manchesterhistory.org
Free