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.
October 19 - November 1at Mahoney Recreation Center (Rear Entrance off Pleasant St., 110 Cedar St) from 10am-6pm. Extended hours are October 27 & 29 from 8am-8pm.
The Manchester Water and Sewer Department will begin investigative test pits in the coming weeks throughout the Town of Manchester. If your property is selected, you will receive a notice at your door before the inspection. The test pits will identify water service line materials on both the Town and customer sides of the curb box. Please call 860-647-6050 with any questions or concerns.
Effective immediately, all Building Permit applications, Commercial UST removals & Fireworks/Sparkle Retail Sales permits that require review & approval from the Fire Marshal's Office, must be made through the Town of Manchester Online Permit system ONLY, with the exception of Blasting Permits (see information for this permit below).
Town of Manchester Online Permit Portal
The Connecticut Fire Safety Code and the Connecticut Building Code, allow up to 30 days to act on applications. Plan Reviews are completed on a first-come, first-served basis & completed as quickly as possible.
Permit Plan Review Fee Schedule is as follows:
Construction Value - $0.00 up to and including $4,000.00 FEE - $20.00 In excess of $4,000.00 FEE - $20.00 PLUS $7.00 per $1,000.00 or portion thereof in excess of $4,000.00 (rounded up)
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Permit Fee Schedule(PDF, 8KB)
Blasting Permits: Please contact the Fire Marshal's Office at (860) 647-3267, to make an appointment to complete the 'State of CT Application To Purchase, Transport & Use Explosives' form. Payment of $60.00 (regulated by the State of CT) is accepted by check only, at this time.