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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Sustainable Manchester

Overview

The Town of Manchester strives to be sustainable through active climate change mitigation, emphasizing equity, and fostering resilience. Our goal is to weave sustainability into every facet of our town by promoting the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic well-being. We are dedicated to creating a greener, more equitable, and prosperous community. Join us in building a sustainable and vibrant future for Manchester, where people and the planet thrive hand in hand.

Town Actions & Achievements

Click here to explore various actions the Town of Manchester has taken to promote sustainability in our communities.

Resident Resources

Click here to learn more about various topics of sustainability and what you can do as a resident.

Business Resources

Click here to learn more about various topics of sustainability and what you can do as a business.

Events

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Check out the upcoming sustainability events hosted by the Town, listed below. To find out about other local and/or virtual sustainability events, visit YourVoiceMattersManchesterCT.com/LiveGreen!

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Sustainability Commission

The Town of Manchester Sustainability Commission is an advisory commission that promotes, encourages and makes recommendations on the development and implementation of Sustainability into all Town operations, both internally in governmental operations, as well as externally in community-wide efforts.

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ARPA Sustainability Grant Program

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Under guidance from the Manchester Sustainability Commission, the Town of Manchester Board of Directors passed a resolution on October 4, 2022 authorizing a total of $500,000 of available American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for grants to nonprofit organizations to promote sustainability, resiliency, and equity.

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