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Downtown Manchester Special Services District

Discover Downtown, The City of Village Charm

903 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860-918-0408
www.downtownmanchester.org

Welcome to Downtown Manchester where 200 unique shops, restaurants, service businesses and professional offices thrive in a classic, turn-of-the-century town center. Our walkable Main Street and side streets house approximately 200 independently and locally owned businesses. Discover Downtown Manchester!

Should we hide the email address? I get A LOT of spam right now.

This website will be for the Downtown Manchester Special Services District. This includes businesses that are within our boundaries. Mostly Main Street from Center to Hartford Road and down some side streets. There is a map on our site.

Community Facing Goal of Website: To connect to the community and market downtown as a whole, vibrant mixed-use community. ANd to promote our businesses

Constituent Facing Goal of Website: Provide access to important information like parking regulations, links to parking program sites, meetings, agendas, minutes, business announcements, etc.

History

What does this look like for an organization / special taxing district? DO I provide something for the public side and busines side? Where doe sthis go?

Business facing side: http://downtownmanchester.org/about-the-special-services-district/

Public Facing side? What would you share? I can write it up nicely if I get some guidance :)

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DMSSD Monthly Meeting

Nov 11, 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...

Red White & Blue Dinner

Nov 14, 2026, 5:30 PM EST

Manchester, CT

Annual Fundraiser to support the Veterans Programs of Manchester Elks Lodge #1893

Manchester Road Race

Nov 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Manchester, CT

This is Thanksgiving in Manchester!You know what it's all about, the BEST Thanksgiving Day road race in the state and one of the best in...

Holiday on Main 2026 🎄

Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Manchester, CT

The holiday season is officially kicking off in Downtown Manchester! Join us on Saturday, November 28th, for a festive day on Main Stree...

Holiday on Main

Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Manchester, CT

Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Manchester! Join us for a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, a snow globe experience, and an igloo p...

Thank You to The Mayor's Program for Manchester Children!A massive thank you to The Mayors' Program for Manchester Children for their incredible generosity! They have awarded $9,700 to the Down...

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DMSSD Biennial Election InformationBallots for the Downtown Manchester Special Services District (DMSSD) Biennial Election were mailed to constituents last week. As a prop...

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 ...