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Summer is here, which means camps and pools are open! In this video Director of Leisure, Family and Recreation, Chris Silver shows us the "behind-the-scenes" as lifeguards and camp counselors train for the season ahead. Recreation Supervisor, Josh Charette and Lieutenant Perez walk us through their collaborative and robust lifeguard training process at Globe Hollow. We'll then take the spur tra...

Discover the Citizen's Request Tool, an easy to use online platform designed to help you get things done quickly and efficiently. In this video, Customer Service Manager, Doreen Petrozza walks us through how to access and utilize this tool to ask questions, share concerns, and submit requests directly to customer service staff. To access this tool, please visit: manchesterct.gov To learn more a...

Center Springs Park is a .95 mile loop trail located in the heart of Manchester. In this episode, we'll meet up with Tim Bockus, Director of the Manchester Public Works Department to learn more about the exciting projects making a positive impact on the longevity and vitality of the park and surrounding areas. Today, Center Springs Park hosts a number of great community amenities including an 1...

Thank you to the Manchester Department of Public Works for their hard work in building two beautiful new girl's softball fields. On Friday April 19th, young athletes, families, community members, and Town leaders gathered for an unforgettable ribbon cutting ceremony honoring Chickey Barrera and Laura Dunfield with the dedication of two new Girls Softball fields in their name, at the L. Carl Sil...

Follow Chris Silver, Director of the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation, as he adventures through Manchester's 6.6 acre park filled with accessible fitness equipment and connected hiking paths. We'll then catch up with Farmer's Market Coordinator, Cynde Acanto and Recreation Supervisor, James Costa as they share details about the market and discuss the importance of community gardenin...

CompleteStreets Discussion with Town of Manchester General Manager Steve Stephanou, Director of Public Works Tim Bockus, Director of Planning and Economic Development Gary Anderson, and Tom Topping. The Why behind the Downtown Improvements Project. Learn more about the project here: yourvoicemattersmanchesterct.com/downtown-manchester-improvements-project

Litter has posed a negative impact on our parks, public spaces, and trail systems. Not only is it unpleasant to look at but can be dangerous to our plants and wildlife. Follow Chris Silver, Director of the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation as he meets with Rachel Schnabel, Recycling & Community Service Coordinator for the Town of Manchester, Daniel Dallas, Lab Works Service Innovator...

OUR PARKS is the Manchester Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation’s comprehensive plan to promote its parks and green spaces to the next generation of Manchester families.

Ep 1. begins at the Cheney Rail Trail and ends at the north end with a full-length tour of the Community Y Recreation Center. Watch as Chris Silver, Director of the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation and Josh Charette, Recreation Supervisor showcase the quality amenities and services offered as part of the Town's FREE Recreation Membership opportunity. For details Community Y recreati...

Ever wonder how damaged signs are fixed and installed in Manchester? In this video we take a tour of the Manchester Public Works Department's Sign Shop and watch from start to finish how a damage sign gets reported, fixed, and installed to keep Manchester residents and visitors safe on the roads. To learn more about the Public Works Department, please visit: manchesterct.gov/publicworks

The Manchester Senior Center offers lunch prepared by MACC Charities (Manchester Area Conference of Churches) available daily Monday thru Friday at 12:00PM. You can enjoy it in the cafeteria or take it to go through their take-out station located in the cafeteria of the Senior Center (549 East Middle Turnpike). To reserve a lunch, please call the front office 860-647-3211 by 12:30 PM the day be...

There's no such thing as a typical storm. Every storm is different and requires a lot of analysis, planning, and hard work. Take a tour with us as we explore how the Manchester Public Works Department showcases the various equipment and processes used to ensure residents and visitors stay safe on the roads. For more info. about the Manchester Public Works Department, please visit: manchesterct....

Before the first leaf falls, crews prepare their vehicles and equipment for the Fall Leaf Collection Program. In this video, Manchester Public Works staff Keith Volkert, Rachel Schnabel, and Ray Carr, walk us through the process from collecting leaves to making compost for Manchester residents. To learn more about this program, please visit manchesterct.gov/leafcollection

What can go into your recycling bin? What are the consequences of wish-cycling? Where do our recyclables go after they’re hauled away? Find out the answers to these questions, and more! Note: The webinar references a shortcut web address that you can use to reach the Sanitation Division's page (manct.us/sanitation). Now you can also just add "sanitation" to the end of the Town's main web addres...