Severe Cold Weather Alert has been extended to Tuesday, February 10 at noon, based on the latest forecast guidance. Cold conditions are expected to continue through the week and into early next week. If you are at risk from the cold, please feel free to call 860-645-5500 for help. Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities.
Water Main Break on Bretton Road. Water has been shut off to isolate the break. Water will be off for 6-8 hours as crews repair.
Due to the extreme cold and potential light snow predicted for Saturday morning, we are rescheduling the 2/7/2026 Household Hazardous Waste collection event to 2/21/2026. All appointments for 2/7/2026 have been cancelled. You may re-register for the 2/21/2026 Household Hazardous Waste collection event below
Town buildings available during regular hours for anyone needing respite:
Weiss Center (479 Main St.) | Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8AM – 4:30PM, Tuesday 8AM - 7PM, Friday 8AM - 1PM
Senior Center (549 Middle Turnpike E) | Open Monday thru Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Mary Cheney Library (586 Main St.) | Open Monday thru Thursday 9AM - 9PM, Friday & Saturday 9AM - 5PM
Manchester Police Department Lobby is available 24/7 as a cooling area for residents.
Whiton Branch Library (100 North Main St.) | Open Monday thru Thursday 10AM - 8:30PM, Friday 9AM - 5PM
Resources for individuals who are at risk from the heat or unhoused and in need of assistance:
MPD Non-Emergency Line: 860-645-5500
2-1-1 & 2-1-1 Cooling Centers
MACC Charities
Homelessness Resources
Additional Resources:
DRINKABLE WATER AVAILABLE - FREE OF CHARGE
Fire Stations at:
75 Center Street,
1039 Tolland Turnpike,
331 Tolland Turnpike, and
138 McKee Street
People living on the streets of Manchester, with seriously limited other access to water, will find bottles or cans of water available in deck boxes outside each of these fire stations.