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.
Our leaf collection program will begin Monday, November 9, 2026, starting in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area and continuing outward across town.
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.
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