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 January 12, 2026
The 41st Annual Martin Luther King Celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Manchester High School Bailey Auditorium. This program is to honor students and small groups who are promoting positive change in their school or community. The theme for this year’s celebration is inspired by the quote: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” Please join us for this special evening to honor Dr. King and recognize the amazing contributions of youth in our community. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Samantha Bell at sbell@manchesterct.gov.