Manchester 2020 Quadrant Summit: All members of the Manchester community are invited to attend the Manchester 2020 Quadrant Summit on Wednesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street. Planning Department staff will present the information gathered at the four Quadrant Discovery Workshops and identify major themes. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the next steps in the Manchester 2020 process and offer their ideas and observations. At the Quadrant Discovery Workshops held over the past four months, hundreds of Manchester residents discussed Manchester’s current conditions and assets, offered ideas on what they would like the town to be in the future and suggested opportunities and policies to guide the town’s future development and conservation. Manchester 2020 is the Town of Manchester's Plan of Conservation and Development update, the plan that will guide the town’s development over the next 10 years. Call 860- 647-3044 to RSVP. More information on the Manchester 2020 planning process is available at: www.manchester2020plan.net.
Manchester Agriculture Preservation Association
The purpose of the Manchester Agriculture Preservation Association is to preserve and promote agriculture in Manchester so that farmers and gardeners can prosper,consumers are able to buy fresh, local food, and all residents can enjoy green spaces and celebrate the town’s rich farming heritage.
Dear Friends
Welcome to the MAPA blog site. We are a band of Manchester farmers, home gardeners, foodies, and lover of all stuff grown from the good earth. Our desire is to preserve the remaining farmland and promote growing fruits and vegetables in Manchester. As with any volunteer run organization, we are always on the look out for help. If you are passionate about growing, committed to open space and the greening of Manchester, and love hanging out with cool folks, you have come to the right place. Give me a call at (860) 432-9396 or email me at johnsweedon@yahoo.com. We have been looking for you.