2023 In Manchester: Stories That Made An Impact

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester had its traditions in 2023 and some milestones.

It also had some cases that kept police and and firefighters busy.

The road race was again a showcase event, as was the first-ever exclusive mayoral race. The town lost pioneers in law enforcement and government and, speaking of pioneers, Manchester's first female fire crew reported for duty.

A longtime business sought a new home.

Here are 20 stories that had an impact on life in Manchester for 2023:

1. Kelati 3-Peats, Beadlescomb Wins His 1st At 87th Manchester Road Race
2. Manchester Road Race's 'Runaway Bride' Couple Tying The Knot This Year
3. Manchester Town Hall Gift Shoppe Filled With Last-Minute Gift Ideas
4. All-Female Company Makes History At Manchester Fire Department
5. Latest Manchester Sculpture Project Piece Honors Education Icon
6. Video Backs Up Self-Defense Claim In Manchester Dunkin' Stabbing: Cops
7. Family Dog In Manchester Has A Happy Holiday — Thanks To Firefighters
8. Manchester 2023 Election: Moran Takes Inaugural Mayoral Race
9. Jury Finds Manchester Minister Guilty In Baby Abuse Case
10. State: ECHN, Waterbury Hospital Deals 'Within Statutory Guidelines'
11. Furious Rally Helps Manchester's East Catholic To Hoops Threepeat
12. Bogner's Applies For A New Location In Manchester
13. Police Report Details DUI Arrest Of Manchester State Representative
14. Passing Of Manchester's First Female Police Officer Mourned
15. $288K Owed Mexican Restaurant Employees Who Worked In Manchester
16. Closing Date Announced For Nursing Home In Manchester
17. Manchester Woman Pleads Guilty To Cover-Up Crime In Murder Case
18. The Pageantry Of The Manchester Road Race, 2023 Style [PHOTOS]
19. Gas Tanker Blows Up In Manchester After Collision With Car
20. Manchester Mourning The Loss Of Respected Town Clerk