Government and Politics
November 22, 2022
From: Town of ManchesterShop Small Saturday
Spruce Street Farmers Market will host its second annual Shop Small Saturday Indoor Market on Nov. 26, 9am-1pm, located inside Nathan Hale on 160 Spruce Street. Shop Small Saturday is the day for supporting small businesses and starting your holiday shopping.
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Town Offices will be closed on both Thursday and Friday November 24 & 25 for Thanksgiving Day. Trash will not be collected Thursday, and will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Fall Leaf Collection Program
Area 1 collection began Nov. 14.
For information on leaf disposal options, the 2022 Street Schedule, Street Status Map, and other FAQs please visit the Leaf Collection Program page.
Manchester Road Race
Newly added walk-in registration and bib pick-up sites: Nov. 21 from 4-7pm at Fleet Feet, West Hartford; and Nov. 22 from 5-8pm at Urban Lodge Brewery, Manchester. Registration will close on Tues., Nov. 22, at 11:59 p.m (EST).
For Information on Parking/Traffic, which includes the overnight period of Wed. Nov. 23 (midnight) through approx. 1pm on Thurs. Nov. 24, please read the full Advisory Press Release available online.
Holiday on Main
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with our downtown businesses as we kick off the holiday shopping season! Downtown businesses will be offering sales, hosting activities, and more!
Jazz Festival
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI) of Manchester is proud to present the 7th Annual Manchester CT Jazz Festival on Saturday evening, December 3rd, 7pm at Cheney Hall.
This year, In addition to many American jazz performers, we will also feature musicians that have come from South America and Europe.
Veterans Holiday Gathering
Manchester Elks Lodge BPOE #1893, with participation from Local Veterans Organizations, proudly hosts the 7th Annual Veterans Holiday Gathering, Thursday, December 1, from 11:30am-1:30pm with Lunch & Holiday Gift Bags!
RSVP by Nov. 23 at 860-305-8181.
New Veteran’s Exemption Program in Manchester
The Town of Manchester Board of Directors adopted a resolution at their November 2022 meeting which adds a new exemption for Manchester veterans.
This abatement will be available for the 2021 grand list to those veterans that apply to the Assessor’s Office and are deemed qualified before December 31, 2022.
To apply or for more details, visit the link below.
More Info Looking for more activities this week?
Our calendar has details on:
Mobile Mammography bus Nov. 23,
Auditions at Cheney Hall Nov. 28-29, and
Living With Wildlife Dec. 1.