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(Town of Manchester Connecticut)

Manchester, Connecticut USA, a thriving small city in the growing eastern section of the Hartford region. The town is located in central Connecticut and is approximately 10 miles east of the City of Hartford, the State Capital. The towns of East Hartford, South Windsor, Vernon, Bolton and Glastonbury border the town. It is approximately 85 miles southwest of Boston and 115 miles northeast of New York City. The town encompasses 27.2 square miles and has a population of 57,079 people.

The town is independent full-service with political subdivision of the State of Connecticut and is autonomous from any county or other political subdivision of the State of Connecticut. It is incorporated in 1823 and in 1947 adopted a Council-Manager form of government. The legislative function is performed by the nine members of Board of directors, which is elected biennially. The board of directors formulates policies for the administration of the town. The general manager is appointed by