Over the next 2 weeks, crews will be doing a leaf collection test run in select areas to test equipment functionality. This is not the official leaf pickup. A second, formal pass will follow later to collect leaves properly. The official leaf collection programs begins November 10. Thank you for your patience while we fine-tune the process.
The Town of Manchester will conduct a fire flow/hydraulic capacity test at 160 Spruce Street, Manchester CT to determine the effects upon the water distribution system. The test will take place on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.
Town of Manchester Newsletter for Important Town News, Information, and Events.
Japanese knotweed is a particularly aggressive invasive plant in disturbed sites in Manchester. The Conservation Commission is starting a project of mechanical removal of stands of knotweed along the Cheney Rail Trail. Come help on Sunday as we cut and bag knotweed along the trail. Meet at 8 AM in the Lodge Drive parking lot of Center Springs Park. We will start along the Cheney Rail Trail toward Middle Turnpike West.
Where: Cheney Rail Trail
Meetup Location: Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Dr, Manchester, CT
When: Sunday, June 8, 8 AM – 10 AM
Bring: gardening gloves; garden loppers if you have them
Rain date: Sunday, June 29, 8 AM – 10 AM
Sponsored by the Manchester Conservation Commission.
Japanese Knotweed Fact Sheet (UCONN)
https://www.manchesterct.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/boards-and-commissions/conservation-commission/invasive-plant-working-group/japanese-knotweed-uconn-factsheet.pdf
Manchester’s Top 10 Invasive Plants
https://www.manchesterct.gov/Government/Town-Leadership/Boards-Commissions-Committees/Conservation-Commission/Conservation-Commissions-Invasive-Plants-sub-committee?transfer=ce636dc9-29f5-41f7-ad15-9a00e2715a50#section-3
Manchester Conservation Commission
https://www.manchesterct.gov/Government/Town-Leadership/Boards-Commissions-Committees/Conservation-Commission