Town of Manchester. General Manager s Report. December Holiday Closings

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1 Town of Manchester Scott Shanley General Manager Holiday Closings Town offices will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Trash will not be collected on December 25 or January 1 and will be delayed one day for the remainder of each holiday week. Town Libraries will be closed on December 24, 25 and January 1, and will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on December 31. Customer Service and Information Center Holiday Shopping For those in search of unique Manchester gifts, please visit the Customer Service and Information Center Gift Shoppe in Town Hall. The Manchester Road Race Committee is offering a Finish Line Series of limited edition posters that capture some of the great moments in the event s history. Or warm up with a cozy, light-weight blanket with the Pride in Manchester logo: the perfect item to bring with you to the Manchester Thanksgiving Day Road Race, football games at UCONN, Manchester or East Catholic High, or any outdoor activity, or just to have ready in your car. All proceeds go to Pride in Manchester Week, held beginning the first Saturday in June of each year. Other gifts include trivets, T-shirts, hats, tote bags, mugs, historical books, greeting cards, MDOG hoodies, Cruisin on Main Posters and much more! We also sell American Flags and flag kits. Another unique idea is a donation to the Memorial Tree Planting Program. Call for more info, or stop by to browse Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Manchester Government 101 The 20 th session of Manchester Government 101 was presented September 11 November 20, The following participants received certificates and recognition at the Promotional Ceremony on November 20 th : Jason Geist, Tom Villandry, David Kosciol, Maria Annal, Linus Deasy, Cecily England, Kristin Green, Bonnie Stevenson, Elizabeth Petritus, Emily Swiatek, Mallory Sullivan, Phyllis Spak, James Morancey, A.R. Marcione and Emily Willhoft. The next session of Manchester Government 101 will be offered in the fall of Anyone seeking information about the next class may call in the Human Resources Department.

2 Town Clerk s Office Month End Report July 2014 June 2015 (Fiscal Year to date) Page 2 Total Customers Serviced 4,505 17,339 Land Records 632 2,498 Vitals 659 2,865 Marriage Licenses Dog Licenses Notarizations Trade Names Dissolution Trade Names 6 15 Foreclosure Registrations Total Revenue $100, $446, Recreation Department The Winter/Spring Parks and Recreation brochure was mailed to all residents at the end of November. Registration for most programs will begin December 8. Basketball Leagues The Recreation Department offers six different youth indoor basketball leagues for over 300 Manchester youth, ages 3-15 beginning in December and ending in March. Participants are coached by volunteers who work with the children teaching the proper skills and knowledge of the game of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill building and the importance of good sportsmanship. Santa Calls The Recreation Department is assisting Santa in contacting all of his little friends ages 8 and under. Santa will be contacting participants on Friday, December 12, between 4:30-7:00 p.m. Parents may pick up a participation form at any one of the Recreation Centers or the Main Recreation Office, located at 39 Lodge Drive. All forms must be returned to Center Springs Recreation Office by Friday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. Swimming with Santa New this year is the aquatic special event Swimming with Santa, which will be held Saturday, December 20 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Manchester High School Main Pool. Families are invited to come and enjoy free swim time with Santa! This program is free of charge. Pickleball Pickeball will resume this winter with open play taking place at Nathan Hale gym. Individuals 30 years and over are invited to play. Interested participants are encouraged to

3 come to the open house or free play nights to get a feel for the sport. Thursday, December 4 OPEN HOUSE 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11 & 18 FREE PLAY 6:00-8:00 p.m. Page 3 Formal play begins in January. Registration for January-May sessions will begin December 8. The cost per session is $ Manchester Police Department Monthly Stats Total Calls for Service 4873 Total Police Cases 1356 Total 911 Calls 693 Emergency Calls 8 th District 141 Town Fire 640 PD 4,092 Manchester Fire Rescue EMS Monthly Activity Statistics Types Of Incidents Medical/Rescue 485 Fire 11 Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 23 Public Service 46 Good Intent 46 Fire Alarm Activations No Fire 33 Total Incidents 644 Assessment and Collection Work on the Motor Vehicle Supplemental Grand List as of October 1, 2013 continues; tax bills will be mailed in late December. Work on the Real Estate, Personal Property and Regular Motor Vehicle Grand Lists of October 1, 2014 continue as well. Tax payments for all real estate, certain personal property accounts (over $400) and motor vehicle supplemental tax bills are due in January. If payments are not made by February 2, 2015, interest will be due from January 1, 2015 at 18% per annum with a $2.00 minimum interest charge. It should be noted that there is no mailing for the second Real Estate and Personal Property bill installment. These bills were mailed on June 13, 2014 and contained

4 Page 4 both the first and second installment coupons. Any taxpayer who is unsure as to whether or not a tax payment is owed, or how much is owed before February 2, 2015, should call the Tax Collector s Office at , or check online on the Town's "Online Bill Pay and Tax Payment Look Up" page to find their balance. Tax bills may be paid at Town Hall, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and there is night drop box behind Town Hall for after-hour payments. Payments may also be made by mail, by E-check or by credit card (convenience fee applies). We recommend that taxpayers wishing to pay online make their payments at least five days before the February 1st deadline as over the last few days of the payment cycle user demand may exceed the available amount of customers that our off-site website can accommodate. By paying a few days earlier, this problem will be alleviated. Director of Assessment & Collection John Rainaldi was sworn-in as President of the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers (CAAO) on November 6, His term as President is for two years. Assessment & Collection staff wishes to note the passing of Louise Finni, who worked in the office for 27 years, from 1986 until She will be sorely missed by her colleagues and friends at Town Hall. Employee News Recently Retired David Chellstorp Maintainer I, Park Department Recently Hired Diane Collelo Environmental Health Inspector, Health Department Recently Promoted Rebecca Brown Account Associate, Assessment and Collection

5 Building Committee Meeting December 1, 2014, 7:00PM Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 1, 2014, 7:00PM Youth Commission Meeting December 2, 2014, 6:00PM Zoning Board of Appeals December 3, 2014, 7:00PM Redevelopment Agency Meeting December 4, 2014, 7:30AM Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission Meeting December 5, 2014, 5:00PM Senior Advisory Committee Meeting December 5, 2014, 9:00AM Senior Center, 549 E. Center Street Board of Education Meeting December 8, 2014, 7:00PM Board of Directors Meeting December 9, 2014, 7:00PM Cheney Hall Foundation Meeting December 10, 2014, 6:00PM Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road Economic Development Commission Meeting December 11, 2014, 8:00AM Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2014, 5:30PM Law Library, Town Hall Youth Commission Meeting December 16, 2014, 6:00PM Conservation Commission Meeting December 16, 2014, 7:00PM Redevelopment Agency Meeting December 18, 2014, 7:30AM Pension Board Meeting December 18, 2014, 4:00PM Advisory Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting December 18, 2014, 6:00PM Lodge at Center Springs Park 39 Lodge Drive Board of Education Meeting December 22, 2014, 7:00PM Board of Directors Policy Review Meeting December 23, 2014, 8:00AM