Manchester
Connecticut
Town Of Manchester Matters - February 14, 2023
Government and Politics
February 15, 2023
From: Town of ManchesterHoliday Hours
Town Offices & Libraries will be closed on February 20 for the Presidents’ Day Holiday. Trash will be collected according to the regular schedule with no delays.
No Cost Income Tax Services
There are several options available to file your simple income tax returns free of charge
MyHomeCT Program
The MyHomeCT Program offers help to eligible Connecticut homeowners by paying mortgage and/or other qualified housing expenses. This can include reinstatement, up to 12 months of forward payments, or a combination of both
Town Prepares to Adopt Community Vision with “Manchester Next”
A draft of Manchester Next, the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), will be available this week on February 15th.
A community open house and presentation to allow members of the public to get familiar with the draft POCD and provide questions and feedback is scheduled for the following dates:
Wed. Feb. 15 Drop-in Hours from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm at WORK_SPACE, 901 Main Street. Presentation: 7:00 pm
Please RSVP at [email protected] or
Thurs. Feb. 16 Drop-in Hours from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street.
Website for Interested Investors & Stakeholders
The Town of Manchester launched a new website for potential investors and stakeholders who are interested in investing in bonds issued by the Town. This website will be useful to anyone seeking to better understand the credit fundamentals of the Town of Manchester, as all the Town's financial reporting, from budgets to annual reports, is accessible within the site
Teen Center is Back!
Manchester YSB is opening the center on Wednesdays from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM and Thursdays 2:30-6pm. Attend 10 or more times to be eligible for prizes! Pizza is served after group discussion
The Conservation Commission is looking for members!
The Conservation Commission consists of 11 members who serve 3-year terms. The Commission inventories and advises on the use, management and protection of open space lands.
The Conservation Commission currently has three vacancies.
Manchester Scholarship Foundation
Manchester Scholarship Foundation awards numerous scholarships. While most are geared toward traditional graduating high school seniors who are residents of Manchester (deadline March 1, 2023), they have broadened their offerings to include scholarships that are renewable and/or geared toward adult learners. These include the Damato Adult Learners Scholarship; Arthur Goodman Strong (AGS) Memorial Scholarship; and the Alexander and Alice C. Jarvis Memorial Scholarship.
To check application deadlines, scholarship amounts and eligibility, please go to the Foundation’s website
Looking for more activities this month?
Our calendar has details on:
Sr. Center Newcomers Meeting Feb. 15,
Ice Fishing 101 Feb. 16, Women’s Club meeting Feb. 20,
and a Bicentennial history walk Feb. 19.