The Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated at 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and continues through 6:00PM on Sunday, July 5, 2026. If you are at risk from the heat, call 860-645-5500 for assistance.Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities. MACC Charities will be handing out water to those in need.
The Town of Manchester mailed the tax bills for the October 1, 2025 Grand List on June 22, 2026. The first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2025 are due and payable on July 1, 2026.Failure to pay any tax that is due by August 3, 2026 will cause the tax to become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, back to the original due date of July 1, 2026.
To allow our staff to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Fourth of July, the Manchester Transfer Station and Landfill will be closed on Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4.
If you need information from an encyclopedia, magazine articles or just want to learn some "fun facts", click here to visit the login page for Searchasaurus. You will be asked for your "patron ID" (the barcode number on your library card). After you enter your library barcode and password (CHANGEME), go to the next screen, click on Searchasaurus and follow the map.
DKfindout
DKfindout! allows your child to search, learn, and explore information on a safe and secure site. DK’s clear, reliable, and highly visual content covers all curriculum subjects and more! There are quizzes, videos and animations, to engage and fascinate your child. There are also articles for parents explaining the curriculum your child is being taught and ideas about how you can help them.
You can also use other databases from the above link to help with all your homework needs.
BrainPOP Jr - Provides educational movies and homework help for K-3 students.
Fact Monster - All-purpose source for kids published by Information Please Almanac. Fact Monster Homework Page
Internet Public Library Kid's Space - Features a search engine, ready reference and lots of fun stuff.
Reference Desk - Free homework help. Almost any subject you can imagine is covered here.
Wikipedia - This online encyclopedia helps kids find answers to all types of questions and research topics.
World Almanac for Kids - Information and games from animals to world history.