Weekly Update - July 15
July 15, 2022The Connecticut Department of Labor has officially launched a revamped and modern online platform, ReEmployCT, to streamline services and facilitates unemployment and tax filing.
Weekly Update - July 8
July 8, 2022It's that time of year – by now, you should have received your tax bill from the town. Single and 1st installments are due now. The last day to pay taxes is August 1. After that date, you will be subject to an interest charge per month. In both Manchester and East Hartford, taxpayers may pay bills by mail, online, or via the drop boxes at Town Hall.
Weekly Update - July 1
July 1, 2022Happy 4th of July Weekend! In observance of the holiday, state and local offices in East Hartford and Manchester will be closed on Monday, July 4 and reopen for regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, July 5.
Weekly Update - June 25
June 25, 2022As the nation, and the world, grapples with the highest levels of inflation that we have seen in decades, I thought you might find an important study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco looking at what is driving the increases in prices interesting. The study found that current inflation is largely driven by supply disruptions (global supply chain disruptions, shutdowns in China, and the war in Ukraine), and somewhat driven by increased demand (consumers are still spending).
Weekly Update - June 18
June 18, 2022This Sunday is Juneteenth! June 19 or "Juneteenth Independence Day" celebrates June 19, 1865, the day that Union soldiers marched into Galveston, Texas, and enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in Texas. This came nearly three years after President, Abraham Lincoln had proclaimed that they: “Shall be then, thenceforward, and forever, free.”
Weekly Update - June 11
June 11, 2022It's Connecticut Open House Day! Now in its 18th year, Connecticut Open House Day celebrates the state’s diverse array of history, art, culture, nature, and adventure experiences. Residents and families across the state can enjoy more than 200 museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms, and restaurants, with free or discounted admission or special offers.
Weekly Update - June 4
June 4, 2022Happy June! Did you know that June is considered "dog license month?" State statute requires that all dogs in Connecticut six months or older must be licensed each year during the month of June in the town where they reside. Applications in all towns are due by Thursday, June 30 – applications submitted after this date are subject to a late fee (and note that unlicensed dogs are subject to a fine).
Weekly Update - May 28
May 28, 2022Happy Memorial Day Weekend! A reminder that state and local offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day – so please plan accordingly. In both East Hartford and Manchester, all town offices will be closed Monday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 for regularly scheduled hours of operation. In both communities, there will be no curbside waste pickup on Monday, so expect curbside trash pickup and recycling scheduled to be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.