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.
Town Center Walking Tour
The public is invited to a free history walk on Saturday, November 12, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the front steps of Town Hall, 41 Center Street, Manchester. We will visit the Masonic Temple, a unique neo-classical building, which opened in 1926. The building is for sale and this may be a final opportunity for the public to view the splendid interior. We will also walk past two other examples of fraternal organizations in the Town center, finishing with a visit to Center Memorial Park. The Town Historian will lead the walk, which will take about 90 minutes. Rain or shine. Plenty of parking behind the Town Hall. Information about local history: www.manchesterhistory.org.