Manchester Police Department

Join us tonight at Charter Oak Park! The event is from 6 pm to 8 pm.

This Saturday, July 11, is the James "Dutch" Fogarty Independence Day Celebration - America 250! Join us for a great evening of live music, community fun, and fireworks!

Live music kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on the Manchester Community College bandshell stage.

Fireworks will follow later in the evening at dusk.

Parking is available on-site at Manchester Community College. Please expect heavy traffic after the fireworks display. Officers will be on-site to help direct vehicles and facilitate traffic flow. We want to ask for your patience and remind everyone to drive safely.

The weather forecast looks great, but if needed, the rain date is Sunday, July 12. We will post an update if the event is moved.

We look forward to seeing you there and hope you enjoy this great community tradition.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Pilz on his promotion to Captain, effective today!

Captain Pilz officially took the Oath of Office, administered by Chief Darby, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, as he began this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations, Captain Pilz, on this well-deserved promotion! Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the Town of Manchester and our community have earned this achievement. We are fortunate to have your leadership as you step into this new role.

⚠️☀️The Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated at 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and continues through 6:00PM on Sunday, July 5, 2026. During this period, temperatures are expected to get progressively warmer each day, with 90+ highs Wednesday through Saturday. Heat peaks Thursday and Friday with highs between 95-100 and heat indices up to 110 possible.

If you are at risk from the heat, call 860-645-5500 for assistance.

Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities. MACC Charities will be handing out water to those in need.

Available Cooling Centers:

📍Manchester Police Department Lobby - 24/7

📍Weiss Center (479 Main St.) - Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8AM – 4:30PM, Tuesdays 8:00AM - 7PM

📍Senior Center (549 Middle Turnpike E.) - Open Monday thru Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

📍Mary Cheney Library (586 Main St.) - Open Monday thru Thursday 9AM - 9PM, Friday 9AM-5PM

📍Whiton Branch Library (100 N. Main St.) - Open Monday thru Thursday 10AM - 8:30PM, Friday 9AM- 5PM