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.
Due to staffing shortages in the Building Inspection Division, permit processing and inspection scheduling may be delayed. To monitor your permit status, visit the Online Permit Portal or call 860-647-3052. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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.
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEEP), under the authority of Section 22a-430-3(a) of the General Statutes, requires all municipalities to administer a permit program for certain food service establishments for the purposes of minimizing the amounts of fats, oils, and grease that discharge to a public sanitary sewer system. All food service establishments should contact the Water and Sewer department to determine if a FOG permit from the Town of Manchester is applicable. Guidance documents and permit applications are available here(PDF, 392KB) . Contact the Town's Environmental Technician with any questions pertaining to this program.