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 Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated at 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and continues through 6:00PM on Sunday, July 5, 2026. If you are at risk from the heat, call 860-645-5500 for assistance. Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities. MACC Charities will be handing out water to those in need.
To allow our staff to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Fourth of July, the Manchester Transfer Station and Landfill will be closed on Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4.Curbside Collection: All residential routes will run with no change to regularly scheduled service days.
Through the Garden Gate
Grab your sun hat and join Perennial Planters Garden Club of Manchester for their biannual garden tour, “Through the Garden Gate.” Visit six beautifully designed private backyard gardens in Manchester, including a secret garden near Case Mountain with a landscaped hillside with stone boulders, seasonal perennials, and a beehive collection. Check out an historic Greek Revival home with a hidden swimming pool, including a stone patio and sweeping gardens with roses and hydrangea. Another charming garden is graced with trellises covered in fragrant heritage roses. On a quiet street, wander around a large part-shade, part-sun perennial garden with an extensive collection of hostas. Also view a vibrant farmhouse herb garden and newly restored flower garden with beautiful stone patios.
Date: Saturday June 10, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, rain or shine.
Advance Tickets - $20 Day of Tour Tickets - $25
Tickets will be available starting mid-May at the following locations:
Or, reserve your ticket online here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/manchestergardentour2023
Proceeds from this garden tour fund local horticulture-related non-profits and scholarships.
http://manchestergardenclubs.org/perennial_planters.htm
$20 advance donation, $25 day of the event.