Due to staffing shortages in the Building Inspection Division, permit processing and inspection scheduling may be delayed. To monitor your permit status, visit the Online Permit Portal or call 860-647-3052. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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 annual lighting of the town Christmas tree takes place starting at 4PM on November 30 when we gather at Silk City Coffee for CAROLING, pictures with Santa, free treats, and while supplies last, this year‘s ornament! Children living in Manchester, who are between the ages of 5 and 10 years old are encouraged to submit a picture and two or three sentences on what the holidays mean to them. The contest runs through 5 PM on November 8. You can pick up and drop off entries at Silk City Coffee, 763 Main St. or Center Church, 11 Center St. through 5PM on November 8. The tree lighting takes place on the lawn at Center Church starting at 5 PM.
Coloring Contest Form(PDF, 1MB)
Free