MANCHESTER, CT — Leaf collection starts Monday, the Board of Education meets Monday and holds a pre-budget workshop Thursday, and the Board of Directors gets a school construction budget update Tuesday.
Here are five things to know about life around Manchester this week:
1. School Board Meets, Then Opens Budget Talks
When: Monday, Nov. 9 (regular meeting), and Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 to 7 p.m. (pre-budget workshop)
Where: Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
What to know: The Board of Education holds a regular meeting Monday, with an update on human capital and talent planned, according to the district's 2026-27 meeting schedule. The board follows with a pre-budget workshop Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Agendas had not been posted as of Friday. Meetings air on Silk City Television and the district's Facebook page, and speakers must register with the district's Request to Speak form.
More information here.
2. Directors Get School Construction, Homelessness Updates
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Hearing Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., and online
What to know: The Board of Directors will hear a school construction budget update and a Human Services report on homelessness and plans for winter 2026-27, according to the agenda. It is also set to vote on an ordinance selling the town-owned property at 32 Main St. to 32Main LLC for $150,000, and to hold public hearings on grant appropriations, including $195,000 from the state to add public school preschool seats. An executive session covers possible town property sales, tax abatements and pending legal settlements. Remote speakers must file a Request to Speak form by 4 p.m. the day before.
More information here.
3. Leaf Collection Starts Monday
When: Begins Monday, Nov. 9
Where: Starting in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area and moving outward
What to know: The town's leaf collection program begins Monday, starting in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area and continuing outward across town, according to the town.
More information here.
4. Water Service Line Test Pits Continue
When: Coming weeks
Where: Select properties; Manchester Water and Sewer, Town Hall, 41 Center St.
What to know: The Manchester Water and Sewer Department is digging investigative test pits around town to identify water service line materials on both the town and customer sides of the curb box, according to the town. Selected properties get a notice at the door before the inspection. Questions go to 860-647-6050.
More information here.
5. Salters Pool Parking Lot Reconstruction Wraps Up
When: Closed since Sept. 21 for six to eight weeks
Where: Salters Pool parking lot, Salters Pool
What to know: The Salters Pool parking lot has been closed since Sept. 21 for six to eight weeks of reconstruction, which puts the end of work in early to mid-November, according to the town's construction alert. Pond access is maintained during construction.
More information here.
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