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.
The Water Department will be flushing water mains in areas of the distribution system. Please see the attached list of streets for this week of flushing.Fire flow tests and hydraulic capacity tests of the system will also be done during this week in an effort to decrease the disturbances to our customers.
The Manchester Landfill and the Commercial Scale will be closed on Friday, June 26 from 12pm to the end of the day for paving. The Transfer Station will still be open for residents to access with Recycling Permits and Punch Cards.
Published on August 20, 2024
Fall is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. Maybe you’ve removed some invasive plants this summer or plan other changes to your yard or garden. Be sure any new additions are native plants! – these benefit pollinators, the environment, and wildlife.
Native plants have adapted to the local climate, making them naturally hardy. And songbirds depend on native plants – they require thousands of caterpillars to raise each nest of young, and caterpillars require native plants for food. Native plants and insects have evolved together, so when native plants disappear, insects disappear. Fewer insects mean fewer caterpillars, and a corresponding decrease in bird populations. With songbird populations down about 50%, every little bit can help!
What to plant? Local nurseries will be happy to help you choose native plants, and the links below are among many that provide lists of plants native to this area.
UCONN Earth Tones Pollinator Pathway Grow Native Massachusetts