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Author: Anita Sheldon

ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 AT MANCHESTER TOWN HALL

Click here to view important election documents such as Recent Election Results, Election Notices, Warnings and Sample Ballots.

The Primary Election will be held on August 9, 2022 at the Manchester Town Hall located at 40 Jeff Williams Way in Manchester. The last day a voter may request absentee ballots is Monday, August 8, 2022 at 4:30 PM.

Voters may obtain ballots by:

  • Visiting the clerk’s office to pick up your ballots
  • Requesting a ballot by clicking here [to be directed to your ‘my voter page’]
  • Calling the clerk’s office at (802) 362 1313 x 1
  • Emailing a.sheldon@manchester-vt.gov

Absentee ballots may be returned by:

  • using the ballot box in the clerk’s office
  • using the curbside drop box at Town Hall
  • USPS
  • An individual of your choice

CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR VOTER INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN MANCHESTER, VERMONT

Polls will be open for in-person voting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at Manchester Town Hall.

PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS for Manchester, Vermont MAY BE VIEWED HERE, or by visiting the Secretary of State’s website for all state and federal elections

INTERESTED IN GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY? WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED? NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE? Please email, call, or stop in to the clerk’s office during regular business hours, and express your interest!

Bear Coexistence Advisory from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

June 14, 2022 – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is receiving reports from across the state of black bears seeking food in yards, outbuildings, and livestock enclosures this spring.  Many of these situations can be prevented if people take steps to make their backyards bear-safe before a bear shows up.

Bears—and people—are at risk when bears spend time in human-dominated landscapes.  And every time a bear finds an easy meal of birdseed, compost, or unsecured garbage, they are learning a dangerous association between people and food.  Coexisting with bears starts with you taking the following steps to help keep bears wild:

  • Birdfeeders are a big problem!  Take down birdfeeders until December.  You can attract birds by planting bird friendly native plants instead—check out Audubon’s Native Plants for Birds Program: https://www.audubon.org/native-plants
  • Dispose of garbage frequently.  If you have pick-up services, wait until the morning to put your garbage out.
  • Demand bear proof dumpsters for your community. 
  • Follow steps for composting in bear country.  Compost needs to be 3 parts brown materials to 1 part kitchen scraps, turned frequently, and kept in a sturdy tumbler or bin: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/node/260
  • Clean your grill after every use.
  • Make bears feel uncomfortable in your yard.  Yell, bang pots and pans, or use other noise devices from inside your home.  Never shoot a bear to scare it.  Even BBs can seriously injure bears.
  • Please report your bear encounters to Vermont Fish & Wildlife.  These reports allow us to help you prevent future bear incidents.  They also give us information to help all Vermonters better coexist with bears: https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/WildlifeBearReport.aspx 

Following these steps can save bears’ lives, and help protect you, your neighbors, and your property.  Please do your part to be a good neighbor and help keep Vermont’s bears wild! 

If you have questions, contact the Vermont Fish and Wildlife department at 802-828-1000, or fwinformation@vermont.gov.

Clerk’s Office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30, 2022

The Manchester Town Clerk’s Office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Please join us at one of the Memorial Day events in Manchester!

Memorial Day Events

Dellwood Cemetery – 10:00 am

Factory Point Cemetery – 11:00 am

VFW Post, Depot St – 12:00 pm

Please join the VFW for lunch following the 12:00 pm ceremony. All are welcome!

DELINQUENT DOGS

ATTENTION MANCHESTER DOG OWNERS:

Help our community and help the Manchester Police Department!

Dog licenses were due on or before April 1st.

Per Vermont State Statutes, the Manchester Town Clerk’s Office will be providing a list of known unlicensed dogs to the Manchester Police Department on May 31, 2022, for licensing enforcement. Please stop by the Clerk’s Office to license your dog(s) prior to May 31st. If your dog(s) have recently passed away, please notify the Clerk’s Office.