Welcome
Welcome to the Town of Manchester, Vermont. Manchester is not only one of New England's premier four season vacation destinations, it is also a terrific community in which to work, live and raise a family. Come explore Manchester!
Winter Carnival: The 2010 Winter Carnival is slated to start this Thursday, February 10, to Sunday, February 14. Activities include dog shedding, the Annual Chili and Mac & Cheese Challenge at the Equinox Hotel (Thursday), fireworks (Friday at 7:00 P.M.) and much, much more. Click here to learn more.
Manchester Tax Rate One of the Lowest in Vermont: The Town of Manchester is again listed among the lowest municipal tax rates in the State of Vermont according to a study released by the State of Vermont Department of Taxes in January of 2010. Click here to learn more.
Town Meeting 2010: For information about the upcoming 2010 Town Meeting, including the approved Town Meeting Warning and schedule visit the Town Meeting page. The Town Report will be finalized at the February 9 meeting of the Selectboard. The Town expects to mail the report around February 16. Pursuant to State law, the Report will be mailed using "Standard Mail" (presorted) to all postal patrons of the Town (zip code 05255) and Village (05254). It will not be forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service. If your mail is currently being forwarded or your receive your mail at a location other than the Town or Village of Manchester and wish to receive a Town Report please contact Ioana Drew at (802) 362-1313 or i.drew@town.manchester.vt.us. You may also request a Town Report using the online form.
Fiscal Year 2011 Budget: The Selectboard and Board of Water Commissioner recently approve the General Fund, Sewer Department and Water Department budgets for Fiscal Year 2011. Click here to visit the Town Report and Budget page to view the budget and related documents
Chief of Police Recruitment: After 40 years of service to the Town of Manchester Chief Manfred "Fred" Wessner" announced his retirement at the December 8, 2009 Selectboard meeting. His retirement is effective July 1, 2010. The Town recently held a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed Chief of Police job description. On February 9 the Selectboard plans to discuss the amended job description and advertisement. Visit the Chief of Police Recruitment page to learn more about the search for a new Police Chief and review the draft job description.
Seasonal and Summer Employment Opportunities: Explore employment opportunities with the Town of Manchester and apply for seasonal jobs online. Click here to learn more.
Street and Sidewalk Plowing: Residents with concerns or questions about street and sidewalk plowing should call the Department of Public Works Director Jeff Williams at (802) 362-3283 (leave a message) or the 24-hour Dispatch Center at (802) 362-2022. Residents and businesses are reminded that it is the responsibility of property owners to clear snow from sidewalks in front of their property. The Town does provided limited sidewalk plowing as a convenience, but Town policy places a priority on roadway plowing. Please do not push snow into roadways.
Email Notifications: Sign-up to receive updates about meeting agendas, minutes and important announcments via email. Need help? Contact Ioana Drew, Administrative Assistant, at (802) 362-1313 or i.drew@town.manchester.vt.us. If you have any suggestions about the website please feel free to email John O'Keefe, Town Manager, or the webmaster.
Adopt-A-Road: You can help keep Manchester beautiful by participating in the Adopt-A-Road program.
A very special thanks to Lee Krohn, who contributed most of the photographs on this website.