Per RSA 658:31; the Office of the City Clerk of Manchester hereby gives public notice to the voters of Manchester that the official ballots to be used in the September 8, 2026 State Primary Election will be counted at the Office of the City Clerk starting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. until completion.
Pursuant to RSA 659:49 I & II the Moderators in Wards 1 – 12 may begin processing the absentee ballots for the State Primary Election at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Pursuant to RSA 656:42 VIII the Office of the City Clerk of Manchester will begin testing ballots for the September 8, 2026 State Primary Election on Monday, August 31, 2026 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers, 3rd floor of City Hall. The public is welcome to view the process.
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, a portion of Mammoth Rd. between Porter St. to Nelson St. will be partially closed for a period of time. Local traffic and businesses will remain open. Traffic lanes will be shifted and no detours are planned.
- Closure begins: August 24, 2026
- Anticipated reopening: September 4, 2026
What to Expect:
- Traffic will be maintained on Mammoth Road directions.
- Northbound vehicular traffic lane will be shifted onto the southbound side of Mammoth Road.
- Expect temporary one-way alternating traffic patterns for period of times during construction.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained and closely coordinated by the contractor.
- Local businesses will remain open and driveway access will be closely coordinated by the contractor.
Important Notes:
- For lane shifts during construction, follow new lane markings and cones and allow extra travel time.
- Parking will be prohibited within the construction area
- Whenever possible, we encourage drivers to plan ahead avoid the construction area.
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
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, a portion of Cilley Rd. from South Beech St. to Willow St. will be closed for a period of time. Local traffic and businesses will remain open. See below figure for detour plan.
- Closure begins: August 10, 2026
- Anticipated reopening: September 30, 2026
What to Expect:
- Westbound traffic on Cilley Road will be detoured via South Beech St. and South Willow St.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained and closely coordinated by the contractor.
- Local businesses will remain open and driveway access will be closely coordinated by the contractor.
Important Notes:
- For lane shifts during construction, follow new lane markings and cones and allow extra travel time.
- Parking will be prohibited within the construction area
- Whenever possible, we encourage drivers to plan ahead avoid the construction area.
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
