OneManchester
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021
The Stars Aligned
Big Events Returned
Juneteenth Connected
Schools Adjusted
In The Spotlight
Also:
- At left above-- MHS Senior Aidan Puffer (who finished third in the CIAC Cross Country championship) and Nate Agostinelli (the day the park at the intersection of Porter and East Center streets was dedicated in his honor).
- At right above -- Verplanck tutor Rich Calderone (who rescued a teenager who was ready to jump from a bridge into the Connecticut River) and Taylor McCoy (a 2014 MHS grad who performed in the Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz series at Bushnell Park).
- Inset at right: Soraya Chanterelle, who became the first Black student to earn the honor of valedictorian at MHS.
Free At-Home COVID Tests
Also:
COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be available Saturdays in January (starting Jan. 8) from 1-5 p.m. at Bangladesh Bhaban Community Center, 9 Delmont St.In The News
- The next BoE meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 10 and will feature on update on climate and culture and also a presentation of the superintendent's proposed 2022-23 school budget.
- The JI published a terrific story abou MHS teacher Joe Battaglia, who uses the stage name Joey Batts when he performs. His Hip Hop for the Homeless charity event on Dec. 8 at The Main Pub in Manchester raised $1,480 for MACC Charities. Here's the link.
Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 30
2 p.m. -- Winter Birds Craft with the Firestone at Mary Cheney Library.
Friday, Dec. 31
Town offices will be closed on Dec 31 in observance of New Year’s Day - no delay in curbside collection.
Saturday, Jan. 1
1 p.m. -- Walking Tour of the Great Lawn starting at 146 Hartford Rd.
Monday, Jan. 3
9 a.m. - noon -- Five Senses Friendly Mondays at the Lutz, 247 Main St.
6 -8 p.m.-- Manchester Songwriters Group at 153 Spruce St.
7 p.m. -- Can and bottle drive to benefit the World-Wide Lighthouse at 723 Main St.
Tuesday, Jan. 4
7 p.m. -- BOD meeting at Lincoln Center.
DOWN THE ROAD
- Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. -- The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration at MHS Bailey Auditorium.
- Wednesday, Jan. 19 -- 7 - 8:30 p.m. -- Internet Safety and Human Trafficking Awareness at MHS, Bailey Auditorium.
Also of Note
Manchester Matters: COVID tests will be distributed from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 31 at 324 Broad St. (the old Stop & Shop.)
Manchester Historical Society: The Manchester Then and Now exhibit scheduled to open in January at the History Center has been POSTPONED
Better Manchester Magazine: Includes town updates, community voices and activities for all.
OneManchester is compiled by Jim Farrell of the school district's communications office; he can be reached at b11jfarr@mpspride.org or 860-268-6377. OneManchester has been published since August 2017 and features the photography of Paul Ofria. Want to subscribe? Just click here.