Bidwell street will be closed from Hartford Road to Ramey drive starting 9/22/2026, for 30 days to allow for sewer main installation. Detour signs have been installed to help residents navigate around closure area.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.
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.
In the coming weeks, a two-person Arcadis inspection team will conduct in-home service line inspections at select Manchester residences. Team members will carry identification badges and wear Arcadis-branded safety vests. If your property is selected for inspection, you will receive a door hanger notice in advance. Please call 860-647-6050 with any questions or concerns.
Food Waste to Compost
Hate throwing away spoiled leftovers and food scraps? Come find out about the many food waste drop off/collection programs accessible to Manchester residents for recycling food waste into compost! We will also discuss resources available to residents who are interested in composting at their own homes.
At-Home Composting
Want to get started on composting and don't know how? Have you been composting, but have been unhappy with the results? Join us for our At-Home Composting workshop to learn from a UConn Master Composter!
Vermiculture - Composting with Worms!
Looking to compost, but don't have the space? Learn from a UConn Master Composter how to compost indoors with the magic of worms! A method that's suitable for almost any household!
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