Manchester CT Phone Directory
The Manchester phone directory gives you contact numbers for town offices, courts, and public agencies in this Hartford County town of about 59,948 residents. Manchester Town Hall at 41 Center Street is the center of local government operations. This phone directory covers department phone numbers, public safety contacts, health and building office lines, and state agency listings for Manchester. Connecticut does not have active county government, so Manchester runs all local services through the town structure and maintains its own phone directory.
Manchester Phone Directory Quick Facts
Manchester Town Hall Phone Numbers
Manchester Town Hall is at 41 Center Street. The main line is (860) 647-3000. Call this to reach the switchboard, and they will connect you to whichever department you need. Town Hall is open weekdays. It closes on state holidays. If you just need an answer to a quick question, calling is usually faster than visiting in person.
The Town Manager's office is at (860) 647-3001. Manchester uses a council-manager government. The Town Manager handles day-to-day operations and staff. The Board of Directors sets policy and budget priorities. If you are unsure which department to call about a particular matter, the manager's office can help direct you. The Manchester town website also lists all department contacts and serves as the online version of the Manchester phone directory.
The Manchester Town Clerk can be reached at (860) 647-3031. This office handles vital records, land records, and licensing. Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, property filings, and trade name registrations are all here. Under CGS §7-109, the clerk is the official keeper of public records for the town. Most records are available to anyone on request. Call first to check on fees and what form of payment the clerk office accepts.
Note: Manchester Town Hall parking can be limited during weekday afternoons, so calling ahead is a good idea before making a trip.
Manchester Police and Fire Numbers
The Manchester Police Department non-emergency number is (860) 645-5500. Call this for general questions, record requests, and non-urgent reports. For any emergency, dial 911. The records unit at Manchester PD processes accident report requests and incident file copies. Under CGS §1-210, most police records are public. Records from sealed or pending cases may not be available.
Manchester Fire Department takes calls at (860) 645-5530. This is the administrative line for fire prevention, permits, and inspections. It is not for fire emergencies. The Manchester fire department runs out of multiple stations across town. Administrative calls all go through the main number, and staff routes your call from there.
Manchester Health and Building Contacts
The Manchester Health Department number is (860) 647-3173. This office covers food safety, restaurant inspections, environmental health, and community health programs for Manchester residents. If you need a food service permit or want to report a concern about a business, this is the number. The health department also runs vaccination clinics and tracks communicable disease cases in partnership with the state Department of Public Health.
Manchester Building Department is at (860) 647-3170. This office reviews building plans, issues permits, and schedules inspections. Any construction or renovation project in Manchester needs to go through this department before work begins. They enforce local building codes and coordinate with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Manchester phone directory on the town website has direct lines for building inspectors and plan reviewers if you need to reach a specific staff member.
Both departments are in the Town Hall complex. Visiting in person works fine, but a call can save time if your matter is straightforward. The phone directory for each office also has email addresses for staff members who handle specific types of cases or permits.
Note: Manchester Building Department permit applications are also available online, which can speed up the process before you call or visit.
Court Contacts for Manchester
Manchester is in the Hartford Judicial District. The Superior Court handling Manchester cases is in Hartford. The Connecticut Judicial Branch operates all courts and posts phone contacts on its website. The case lookup tool lets you search for Manchester cases by name or case number. It is free and anyone can use it.
Under CGS §1-200, court records are public in Connecticut. Filings, docket entries, and judgment records can be searched online or obtained through the courthouse clerk. For certified copies, call the clerk to learn the fee. The Manchester phone directory for court contacts comes from the judicial branch. The town has no role in court operations. Manchester also has a Geographic Area Court that handles smaller local matters like traffic cases.
Manchester State Agency Phone Numbers
State agencies serving Manchester are on the Connecticut state portal. The Secretary of the State handles business filings and entity searches for Manchester businesses. The eLicense lookup tool checks professional licenses for anyone working in Manchester.
The Freedom of Information Commission handles public records complaints for Manchester and every other Connecticut town. CGS §1-210 says agencies must respond to requests within four business days. If a Manchester office will not release a phone directory or staff listing, file a complaint with the FOI Commission. They investigate and can order the records released.
Archived Manchester phone numbers and contact lists from past years are available at the Connecticut State Library. This is helpful for historical research or checking how a department was listed before a reorganization.
Finding Manchester Phone Numbers
The Manchester town website is the best source for current phone numbers. It lists departments with direct numbers and email contacts. If you cannot find a specific listing on the site, call the main Town Hall line at (860) 647-3000 and ask for the department you need.
Below is a view of the Manchester town website where department contacts and phone numbers are posted.
The Manchester town homepage links to all departments, meeting agendas, and online services. Phone numbers for each office are on their individual department pages.
Manchester uses the 860 area code for most local numbers. Some state offices use 959 as an overlay. When searching the Manchester phone directory, you will see both codes. Town government lines are almost always 860.
Manchester County Information
Manchester is in Hartford County. Connecticut ended county government in 1960. The county name still shows up in court districts, planning regions, and general geography. The Hartford County phone directory on this site covers all towns in the county.
The Capitol Region Council of Governments serves as the regional planning body for the Manchester area. They handle transit coordination, shared services, and regional projects that cross town lines. Their staff contacts can be helpful when you need a phone number for a matter that involves more than one town.
Nearby City Phone Directories
These cities near Manchester have phone directory pages on this site. Some share courts or regional services.
Each town listed above runs its own local government with a separate phone directory from Manchester.