Extreme Fire Danger 11/15

The State of Connecticut is under Extreme Fire Danger and Stage 2 Drought Advisory.

The outdoor burning ban for Manchester will remain in effect. We ask all consumers to be mindful of any unnecessary water usage in order to protect our water supplies for essential drinking and fire-fighting purposes.

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Manchester Bicentennial

Manchester has launched planning efforts for its 2023 Bicentennial Celebration. This year long celebration will consist of a variety of opportunities to remember the past, celebrate the present, and dream about the future. Festivities will include historical and educational programs, special events, and commemorative projects.

Bicentennial Commemorative Guide

As we celebrate 200 years since Manchester’s incorporation, we remember where we’ve been and look forward to where we’re going.
Let’s celebrate all the things that make Manchester our favorite place to be.

The Living History Project

The Living History Project is an effort to collect stories from the people that have experienced life in Manchester. There is no story big or small. The preservation of your memories play a crucial role in creating history.

Year-In-Review Look Book

Manchester commemorated its Bicentennial anniversary with a year-long slate of events and activities which aimed to remember the past, celebrate the present, and dream about the future. This final report outlines these ideas and more and serves as a historical record of the Town’s 200th Celebration.