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.
Bring in the Halloween spirit at our Scarecrow Contest! Teams of 3-5 are invited to create a scarecrow for our Scarecrow Village. Three winners will be chosen in
the following categories: Scariest Scarecrow, Happiest Scarecrow, and Best Overall Scarecrow. Winners will be announced at Fall Fest and be given gift cards to one of the food vendors at the event. Leaves to stuff your scarecrows will be provided; you must bring all other needed accessories.
Location: Northwest Park
Meets: 10/06/24 & 10/08/24 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Ages: All ages welcome
Fee: No fee
Free