Helpful Information
Emergencies: Call 9-1-1
If you are debating whether to call 9-1-1, stop and call 9-1-1 immediately! Let the trained Police and Fire Departments or Rescue Squad decide the proper response. Non-Emergencies: During regular business hours, call the town department that is responsible for the service in question. For example, if you are calling about snow plowing, call the Department of Public Works. After hours, call the town’s Dispatch Center at 802-362-2121; do not call 9-1-1 for non-emergencies.
Building Permits
Before you build or expand a shed, barn, deck or other structure in the Town of Manchester, call the town’s Zoning Administrator at 802-362-1313, option 3 to find out whether you need a building permit.
Change of Address
Please inform the town of any mailing address changes. A change of address form may be obtained from the Town Offices or from the town’s website under the Document Center in the Assessor’s Office category.
Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park & Applejack Stadium
Also known as the Rec Park, was named in honor of Police Chief Dana L. Thompson, who was killed in the line of duty in 1972. The Park is open daily until sundown and is located off of Bonnet Street (Route 30) on Recreation Park Road in Manchester Center. The Park encompasses more than 95 acres and includes a park house with restrooms, a swimming pool, a state of the art running track, baseball & softball fields, multipurpose athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis & pickleball courts, playgrounds for kids of all ages, a one-mile walking path, a skateboard park, a dog park (operated by the Manchester Dog Park, a not-for-profit organization) and more. The facility also houses Applejack Stadium, which has one of the highest quality grass playing surfaces in the Northeast and a newly renovated historic grandstand for optimal game viewing. For more information regarding the park facilities or Applejack Stadium, please call 802-362-1439.
Dog Licenses
Dogs (and wolf-hybrids) must be licensed by April 1st, each year. Owners should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 802-362-1313, Option 1, for more information. Dogs should be leashed when not on the owner’s property and owners must pick up and properly dispose of all waste on public and private property.
Fires
State law prohibits burning of trash and other hazardous materials. Typically, other burning, such as untreated wood, requires a permit: contact the Manchester Fire Department at 802-362-2121 for more information.
Parking
Parking is prohibited on all town roads and town owned parking lots between November 1st and March 31st from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Safety
Keep your neighborhood safe. Don’t hesitate to report suspicious or illegal activity to the Police Department. Even if an arrest isn’t made, repeated patrols have a positive effect on public safety.
Schools
Taconic & Green Regional School District
802-362-2452
Burr and Burton Academy (BBA)
802-362-1775
Manchester Elementary-Middle School (MEMS)
802-362-1597
Maple Street School
802-362-7137
Snow Removal
State Law and Town Ordinance requires residents and businesses to clear snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their property. The town does provide limited sidewalk plowing as a convenience however roadway plowing is always a priority. Please do not push snow into roadways.
Taxes
Town tax bills are mailed out between mid and late July each year. They are payable in two installments; the first installment is typically due the first Friday in September and the second installment is typically due the first Friday in February. Tax bills may be paid via the Town’s website www.manchester-vt.gov or by calling the Town Office 802-362-1212, option 2. All credit card payments are subject to a 3% processor fee. (Please refer to your tax bill for actual due dates and note them on your calendar to avoid late payments.) Homestead declarations must be filed every year with the State of Vermont. For more information about homestead declarations please contact the State’s taxpayer services at (802) 828-2865 or visit the State’s tax website www.tax.vermont.gov.
Trash Removal
The town does not provide trash removal. There are several solid waste disposal companies in the area. Residents may also bring trash, for a fee, and compostable & recyclable materials, directly to the transfer stations in nearby Dorset or Sunderland.
Northshire Transfer Station
(Managed by Casella)
310 Tennis Way, Dorset, VT 05251
802-231-1282
www.casella.com/locations/northshire-transfer-station
Drop-off Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arlington Transfer Station
(Managed by Casella)
4561 Sunderland Hill Road, Sunderland, VT
802-362-1789
www.casella.com/arlington-vt-transfer
Drop-off Hours:
Mon - Tue: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu - Fri: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Solid Waste and Recycling Info
Scott Grimm-Lyon
Solid Waste Program Manager
802-442-0713, ext. 2
Water & Sewer
Municipal water & sewer is billed quarterly. Keep an eye on your water bill as spikes in usage could be a water leak. In addition, running toilets and dripping faucets not only waste water but can also add up to large water & sewer bills. Please fix these issues promptly. If you need help determining the cause of increased water usage or suspect a water leak, call the Water Department at 802-362-1313, option 2.
Vending
Vending is defined as the selling of merchandise or food at non-permanent locations (essentially not buildings) within the town. Vending requires a permitted license and is regulated by Town Ordinance. Contact the Town Manager’s Office at 802-362-1313, option 2, for more information.