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.
Manchester restaurants can now apply for a Seasonal Outdoor Dining Area Permit, which allows operation of an outdoor dining area between April 1 and October 31 each year. Seasonal outdoor dining areas may be located on sidewalks, parking lots, or other open spaces in accordance with the provisions of Article II, Section 7.24 of the zoning regulations.
Restaurants wishing to operate a seasonal outdoor dining area should apply for a permit using the instructions below. Permit applications will be reviewed administratively by Town staff for compliance with the zoning regulations as well as all applicable health and safety codes. Please allow 1-2 weeks for review and issuance of a permit (the more detail you provide on your layout plan, the faster we can review). After the first year, permits may be renewed annually via an expedited process.
Contact Adam Delaura in the Planning & Economic Development Department if you have any questions.
Online Application: https://selfserve.townofmanchester.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService
Please apply for the application type Seasonal Outdoor Dining Area Permit.
Online Portal Instructions(PDF, 1005KB)
At the end of the application, you will be asked to upload the following required materials:
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If you will be using a tent, outdoor heaters, or certain other features in your outdoor dining area, you may need additional permits. Staff will advise you after reviewing your submitted documents.
Planning Department
860-647-3044
Renata Bertotti
Deputy Director of Planning
860-647-3288
Lincoln Center, 2nd Floor
494 Main Street
PO Box 191
Manchester, CT 06045-0191