Manchester Kicks-off Celebrations for their 200th Anniversary
The Town of Manchester kicked off its 200th Bicentennial year with an afternoon of celebrations! Live performances, speeches, and a commemorative video were shared in the excitement of the year to come.
"We emerged from the pandemic with a sense of optimism as a community. There are a lot of great things going and this Bicentennial is a great opportunity for us to honor the past and be mindful about the future. This is an opportunity for us to shine a bright spot on everything we love about Manchester," said Town Manager Steve Stephanou.
Mayor Jay Moran followed with a special message for this year.
“This is the place I love to call my home and I know those of you who work here and live here love it too. I look at Manchester as a big family and for 50 years we’ve been picking people up when they’re down. As long as we continue to be a community that leads with our heart, we will be the best community in Connecticut,” said Mayor Moran.
As speeches concluded, Poet Laureate, Ryan Parker shared a spoken word poem highlighting the importance of acknowledging the past to create a space for healing and a call to action for Manchester’s future.
“I believe that the foundation of a community in justice are the key ingredients for all things beautiful to bloom… For the future, Manchester deserves to be a place every shade of us call home. And in the low belly of our hearts, truly feel like it is,” said Ryan Parker.
To learn more about the launch event and the Bicentennial year of celebrations, please visit the link below.
Beyond the Amistad: Black History at the Connecticut Historical Society
In this program, we’ll take you on a tour of items from The Connecticut Historical Society’s collection representing a spectrum of the Black experience in CT. You’ll learn about a Harlem Renaissance writer, Ann Petry, who carefully preserved artifacts. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6PM-7PM, Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main Street.
No registration is required.
Friends & Family CPR
February is American Heart Month, and there is no better way to show you care than by taking a CPR class. This course covers child and adult CPR, as well as choking rescue. Optional “Stop The Bleed” ® training will be available after the CPR session is complete.
MyHomeCT Program
The MyHomeCT Program offers help to eligible Connecticut homeowners by paying mortgage and/or other qualified housing expenses.This can include a reinstatement, up to 12 months of forward payments, or a combination of both.
Join our Team!
Current Town of Manchester job openings include: Economic Development Specialist, Executive Assistant, Field Services Superintendent, Maintainer I, Police Officer, Police Services Aide, SCADA Support Specialist, and School Crossing Guard.
Manchester Next: Open House & Public Draft Presentation
A draft of Manchester Next, the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), will soon be available!
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 epetersen@manchesterct.gov or 860-647-3044
Thurs. Feb. 16 Drop-in Hours from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street.
Last Day to Pay Tax Bills: Feb. 1, 2023
The second installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 01, 2021, and the Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes are due by February 01, 2023.
Failure to pay any tax that is due by February 01, 2023, 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 January 01, 2023.
Groundhog Day
Chuckles will be making his live annual prognostication from Lutz Children’s Museum on Thursday, February 2.
Guests are asked to pre-register. We will also live stream the presentation!
Website for Interested Investors & Stakeholders
The Town is committed to maintaining its strong bond ratings and is committed to being as transparent as possible with the investor community and public at large. 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.
Looking for more activities this month?
Our calendar has details on: a Bicentennial walk at Bush Hill Farm Feb. 4, Take Your Child to the Library Day Feb. 4, Chamber Music Concert Feb. 4, and Parenting With Pets Feb. 6.
