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.
Halloween Happenings is happening in Downtown Manchester on Saturday, 10/21!
10:30 am Magic Show with Danny Magic at Mary Cheney Library
A Spooktacular Family Magic Show, presented by the incomparable, Danny Magic, enjoy amazing feats of magic. A great family program!
11:00 am Decorate a Bag at WORK_SPACE Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag! Join us at WORK_SPACE at 903 Main Street to decorate a bag that you can use to collect your candy! While you are there, pick up some great information about upcoming events, get a temporary tattoo, and more! We'll be there until supplies run out, so stop by after the magic show!
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Trick or Treat Stroll around Downtown Manchester and collect candy from our local businesses!
More Events
Downtown Scarecrow Festival - View the unique scarecrows lining Main Street!
Free Craft by All Ways There Home-Care, LLC - Distributed in front of Anne Miller Real Estate
Free Craft & Face Painting at The Firestone | Art Studio & Cafe
Pumpkin Give-Away at The Manchester Mall at 811 Main
Free