The Tax Office will be Closed on Monday October 12, 2026.
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday October 13, 2026.
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Beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the City Clerk's Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to provide additional availability to anyone wishing to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot leading up to the November 3, 2026 State General Election.
Between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the City Clerk’s Office will be open for all regular business, including voter registration and absentee ballot requests. Between 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the office will be open for voter registration and absentee ballot purposes only.
Anyone wishing to register to vote is reminded that they must present proof of age, identity, domicile, and citizenship at the time of registration. More information about how to register to vote in Manchester and what documentation proves each qualification can be found here on our website.
Additionally, any voters needing to request an absentee ballot must present a qualified photo ID at the time of their request.
For additional information, please visit the City Clerk’s Office website at manchesternh.gov/elections or call (603) 624-6455.
Tuesdays with added voter registration and absentee ballot availability:
- October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- October 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- October 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- October 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Absentee Voting Only)
The Manchester Health Department is excited to share its Annual Resource Guide for 2026–2027.
The Guide lists resources and services for Manchester residents who might need healthcare and prescription assistance, food and clothing resources, employment and transportation services, mom and baby supports, mental health and substance use treatment, veteran and senior services, housing and legal assistance, winter resources, and recreational activities.
Click HERE for the 2026–2027 Annual Resource Guide on the Manchester Health Department’s website. Our multi-lingual staff will be happy to help you in Spanish, French, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Lingala, or Swahili. Other language assistance is also available by reaching out to our Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) at phast@manchesternh.gov or calling 603-655-6841.
Rockingham Recreational Trail Extended Closure Notice: Starting XXXXX
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, a section of the Rockingham Recreational Trail will be closed for an extended period of time.
- Closure begins: September X, 2026
- Anticipated reopening: Fall 2028
What to Expect:
- Access to the Rockingham Recreational Trail will still be accessible via Oakland Ave. and Woodbine Ave.
- The crosswalk at the trailhead on Mammoth Road will be closed
- Signs will guide pedestrians and cyclists with details on closure limits. Please refer to the figure below for closure limits.
- Please plan ahead and utilize alternate travel routes.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our community’s infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Environmental Protection Division
Department of Public Works
City of Manchester
Manchester, NH - The City of Manchester is pleased to announce that engineers cleared the bridge for reopening following the additional testing and evaluation conducted in response to concerns identified during the recent inspection. The bridge is now reopened.
Mayor Jay Ruais Released the Following Statement:
“Thank you to the residents, commuters, and businesses who have been patient and understanding while we worked through this process. I want to recognize the hard work of our Department of Public Works, our partners at NH DOT and Governor Ayotte. Their dedication to thoroughly evaluating the bridge and ensuring the safety of our City’s infrastructure and the traveling public is greatly appreciated. The City also appreciates the cooperation and patience of motorists who were impacted by the closure and detours. The Department of Public Works and NH DOT worked closely throughout the process to evaluate traffic impacts and help manage travel in and around the City.”
Tim Clougherty, Director of Public Works Released the Following Statement:
“The safety of Manchester residents, commuters, pedestrians, and everyone traveling throughout the City has remained our highest priority throughout this process. The additional inspection and testing were conducted to ensure that the condition of the bridge was fully understood before it was returned to service.”
The City of Manchester Community Improvement Program Staff will be conducting a public hearing on the HUD FY25/City FY26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER). The CAPER identifies and reports on all City projects financed through HUD appropriations with an assessment of the City’s performance in the fulfillment of these projects and programs. The HUD Programs include the Community Development Block Grant Program and the HOME Program. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 28th at 5:00 PM at the Manchester Community Resource Center, located at 434 Lake Avenue, Manchester
For further information, please contact Community Grants Manager, Chelcie Pinsonneault, at the Planning and Community Development Department at 603-624-6450. Individuals requiring special reasonable accommodations for access to the hearing are requested to contact this Department at the above number at least 72 hours prior to the hearing.