District Governance


The Downtown Manchester Special Services District Board of Commissioners Meetings


    The Downtown Manchester Board of Commissioners meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 AM.

    Unless otherwise noted, meetings take place at WORK_SPACE, located at 903 Main Street.

    All meetings are open to the public, and downtown stakeholders are encouraged to attend. It's a valuable opportunity to stay informed and share your input on matters affecting the community.

    Board of Commissioners Meetings

    2026 Meeting Minutes & Agendas
    June 10th, 2026 Agenda | Minutes
    June 9th, 2026 Election Meeting
    May 13, 2026 Agenda | Minutes
    April 8, 2026 Agenda | Minutes
    March 11, 2026 Agenda | Minutes
    February 11, 2026 Agenda | Minutes
    January 7, 2026 Agenda | Minutes
    January 14, 2026 Annual Meeting Agenda | Minutes

    2025 Meeting Minutes & Agendas
    December 10, 2025 Agenda | Minutes
    November 11, 2025 Agenda | Minutes
    October 17, 2025 *Special Meeting* Agenda | Minutes
    October 8th, 2025 Agenda | Minutes
    September 10, 2025 Agenda | Minutes
    August 13, 2025 Agenda Minutes
    July 23, 2025 *Special Meeting* Minutes
    July 9, 2025 Minutes
    June 11, 2025 Minutes
    May 14, 2025 Minutes
    April 9, 2025 Minutes
    March 12, 2025 Minutes
    February 12, 2025 Minutes
    January 8, 2025 Minutes


    2024 Meeting Minutes & Agendas
    January 10, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    January 17, 2024 Annual Meeting
    February 14, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    February 28, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
    March 13, 2024 Agenda: Minutes
    April 10, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    May 8, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    June 12, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    July 10, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    August 14, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    September 11, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    October 9, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    November 13, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    December 11, 2024 Agenda; Minutes
    January 15, 2025 Annual Meeting

    2023 Meeting Minutes & Agendas
    January 11, 2023 AgendaMinutes
    February 15, 2023 AgendaMinutes
    March 29, 2023  AgendaMinutes
    April 19,  2023 Agenda Minutes
    May 10, 2023 Agenda Minutes
    June 21, 2023 AgendaMinutes
    July 26, 2023 AgendaMinutes
    August 9, 2023 AgendaMinutes
    September 13, 2023 Agenda; Minutes
    October 11, 2023 Agenda; Minutes
    November 8, 2023 Agenda; Minutes
    December 13, 2023 Agenda; Minutes

    2022 Meeting Minutes & Agendas
    January 12, 2022;  Minutes
    February 9, 2022; Minutes
    March 9, 2022; Minutes
    April 13, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    April 29, 2022; Special Meeting Minutes
    May 11, 2022; Monthly Meeting
    May  23, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
    June 8, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    July 27, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    August 17, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    September 14, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    October 26, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    November 9, 2022 Agenda; Minutes
    December 14, 2022 Agenda; Minutes




    Governance Information

    The District is governed according to Town Ordinances and our Bylaws.

    Each January the District holds an Annual Meeting. At that meeting, an annual budget is presented. Once that budget is adopted, it is sent to the Town's Assessor and it is utilized to set the special mil rate for the property owners within the District. 

    All minutes, budgets, and public documents can be requested by contacting the Downtown Manager with the button below.

    Important Dates for our District Members

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    August 2026
    DMSSD Monthly Meeting
    Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
    Manchester, CT
    The Board of Commissioners meets on the second Wednesday of each month to review initiatives, discuss priorities, and make decisions tha...
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    September 2026
    DMSSD Monthly Meeting
    Sep 09, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
    Manchester, CT
    The Board of Commissioners meets on the second Wednesday of each month to review initiatives, discuss priorities, and make decisions tha...
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    October 2026
    DMSSD Monthly Meeting
    Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
    Manchester, CT
    The Board of Commissioners meets on the second Wednesday of each month to review initiatives, discuss priorities, and make decisions tha...
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