A severe cold weather alert is in effect December 25, at 5pm until Sunday, December 28 at 10am. If you are at risk from the cold, please feel free to call 860-645-5500 for help. Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities.
Failure to pay any tax that is due by February 2, 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 January 1, 2026.
Town of Manchester Newsletter for Important Town News, Information, and Events.
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