Town of Manchester - Government

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. Thank you to all the hardworking individuals who keep our town moving forward day after day. We appreciate your dedication and all that you do for our community!

Trash Collection Reminder: Trash will not be collected on Monday, September 7th, and collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/01/2026

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08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Haynes Street Traffic Pattern During Construction - 8/24

There will be one-way traffic on Haynes Street during daytime construction activities.

Traffic and construction equipment all travel one way from Main Street down to Haynes Street to Alpine.

Detour routes traffic to turn left onto Alpine Street, left onto Russell Street, and ends the detour back on Main Street.

6 total flaggers, with one at each crosswalk location.

08/20/2026

When the weather is beautiful in the warmer months, we all want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. However, being outside increases your risk of mosquito bites—and some mosquitoes carry diseases that can make you very sick. Follow these proven steps to stay protected and minimize your risk!

Questions regarding mosquitos or mosquito-borne diseases? Contact the Health Department: 860-647-3173

08/11/2026

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08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Here's what participants are sharing as their takeaway after attending one of our Thrive Together Workshops:

"they explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. I appreciate that they didn’t talk down to me"
"cancel subscriptions, reduce expenses"
"I learned how to maintain a healthy food flow"
"the pomodoro method to get tasks that seem overwhelming accomplished"
"new healthy, kid friendly meals!"

We'd love to help you too! SAFS is now introducing additional dates and hours! Click the link to learn more about Thrive Together and sign up for select Tuesdays between 3p and 6p & Wednesdays between 9a-11a and 1p-3p.

08/07/2026

08/05/2026

Important news for Mary Cheney and the new library. 📚 Mary Cheney’s last day will be Saturday, August 8th and will be open until 5pm. The new library will be open on Monday, September 14th at 10am. If you have books that need to be turned in between those dates, please visit Whiton Library at 100 N Main St. to turn them in. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!