The Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated at 11AM on Tuesday, July 14, and remain in effect through 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 16, this week. During this period, temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-to-high 90s, with the heat index surpassing 100 degrees at times.
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.
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.
Published on August 08, 2023
Three Manchester houses recently received recognition for historic maintenance and renovation “in a manner that preserves historic values and character.” The awards were presented at a May 18 reception at Northwest Park by the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District Commission, an advisory commission appointed by the town to promote, encourage, and secure the preservation and rehabilitation of the District. May is National Preservation Month, and the Commission has presented local awards since 2001. The awards were presented by Starr McLean, chairperson of the Commission’s awards committee, and Mayor Jay Moran.
Read More on the 3 Winners(PDF, 107KB) Cheney Historic Preservations Awards