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.
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.
MECC (Manchester Early Childhood Collaborative) was established in 1997 to increase the number of quality preschool spaces in our community. As a group, MECC has expanded our purpose and reach to support the overall development, education, and wellbeing of young children and families in our community.
Collaborative members represent a wide variety of organizations as well as community members from our town, but they have one purpose in common: the best interests of children and their families. Our members bring a wealth of expertise to the Collaborative to help influence the work we do. If interested in any of our Community Table please contact Donna Farr: dfarr@manchesterct.gov
The Manchester Early Childhood Collaborative meets regularly and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting Dates: December, 1st 2025, February 2nd 2026, April 6th 2026 Time: 12PM-1:30PM Location: Youth Services Bureau Address: 63 Linden St
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Caitlin McNamara, LMSW Early Childhood Specialist 860-999-6974 cmcnamara@manchesterct.gov
Donna Farr, MSW Early Childhood Engagement Specialist Early Start Connecticut Liaison 959-248-0165 dfarr@manchesterct.gov Manchester Youth Service Bureau 860-647-5213
For Children & Families Lookbook Playgrounds(PDF, 21MB) MECC Brochure(PDF, 4MB) MECC Flyer 2026(PDF, 493KB)
Map & Listing of Providers
Manchester Community Assessment Summary(PDF, 97KB)