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Recent News Posts for our Downtown Property Owners & Business Lessees
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS

Here you will find recent news posts specifically related to district governance and planning. These articles are written to inform our property owners and business lessees.

View our Downtown News and Downtown Calendar to read posts that have been shared with the community.

This information is also sent out in our weekly emails to our constituents. If you are not receiving these weekly emails, contact the Downtown Manager to update our records. 
Main Street Planter RefreshWe’re excited to share that our Main Street planters are getting a fresh new look for the season! We want to extend a huge thank you to ...
2026 Downtown Event Interest FormDowntown Manchester Special Services District hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Our goal is to support our business owners ...
CT Small Business Support GrantApplications are now open for the 2026 CT Small Business Support Grant. This competitive grant opportunity offers $2,500 to $10,000 to e...
Information on Rodent Prevention for your RestaurantAs the warmer weather approaches, theactivity and presence of rodents throughout town inevitably increases. Specifically, rats are looki...
Thank You to our 2026 Banner Sponsors!We’re excited to share that our 2026 Downtown banners will be going up this coming week--- and we couldn’t do it without the incredible ...
The 2026 Downtown Manchester Event ScheduleDowntown Manchester is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Event Schedule—a lineup of signature events designed to bring energy, creativ...
DMSSD Board Candidate Slate 2026Property Owners Esther Jeffrey ALL WAYS There Home-Care, LLC Anne Miller Real Estate 983 Main Street Manchester CT, 06040 Glenn Gerhard ...
2026 Seasonal Outdoor Dining PermitsOutdoor dining season is right around the corner! All restaurants planning to operate a seasonal outdoor dining area should apply for a ...
Call for Nominees to Board of Commissioners: Downtown Ma... Downtown Manchester Special Services District CALL FOR NOMINEES 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 860-918-0408 Office Email: downtow...
Snow & Ice Removal Reminder As winter approaches, the District reminds all Downtown property owners and business tenants that safe, accessible sidewalks are essenti...
The Downtown Parking Authority: Free Parking UpdateWe know some of you who work downtown have been feeling frustrated about parking lately, especially with one of our free lots (the yello...
🎃 Downtown Scarecrow Festival – Sign Up Now!The 2025 Downtown Manchester Scarecrow Festival and Halloween Happenings
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