COMMUNITY PICNIC - A community picnic is scheduled for Saturday, July 17th from 10 A. M. until 4 P.M. It will be a fun time for young and old! There will be food, entertainment, games, a pie eating contest, and more. Check this web site for updated information.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL - The annual old fashioned free ice cream social is scheduled for Sunday, August 8th at the Park in the Square from 6-8 P.M. Entertainment will be provided as well.

SUSQUEHANNA LIONS CLUB members and members of the Street Tree Committee worked at the Park at the Square weeding, replanting bushes, and putting down mulch. This kind of community involvement was greatly appreciated. Thanks to all! The park looks great!

SUMMER PLAYGROUND - The six week summer playground program started June 21st for children ages 6-12. It is a six week program from 9 A. M. - 12 P.M. A Carnival will be held at John Rudy Park on July 28th. See www.manchesterplayground.com for specifics.

SUMMER REFUSE COLLECTION - The additional summer refuse collection will start on Thursday, June 3rd, and continue each Thursday until August 29th. Refuse and recyclables will still be collected on Mondays. Only refuse may be put out for collection on Thursdays. Up to six bags or containers are permissible.

2010 BOROUGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Strickler Alley and Pine Alley are scheduled for resurfacing, and Queen Alley will be reclaimed with a base coat in preparation for resurfacing it and Gross Alley next year. In addition, a number of street sections will receive some base repair/surfacing in order to maintain the integrity of those streets. Work should begin the first week in July. The contractor is Fitz & Smith. Work will begin after the 4th of July.

STREET TREE COMMISSION - Council has established a Street Tree Commission to oversee the installation and maintenance of trees along the streets in the borough. The committee members are Ken Cole, Carol Hoenstine, and Lorretta Simmons. If you have any concerns about a tree in front of your property, or before trimming a tree, please contact the office or a committee member..

MAYOR MARTIN KEISTER - Martin Keister was appointed this year by Council to serve as Manchester’s Mayor. Martin is excited about representing the borough. He will perform marriages.

TAX COLLECTOR - Marcia Stauch is the Borough’s tax collector. You may reach her at (717) 880-3493.

2010 BUDGET - Council approved the 2010 Budget. It is on display at the Borough Office. The 2010 General Operating Budget is set at $606, 830, $5,820 less than 2009’s Budget.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROJECTS CDBG Project for 2009-2011 Preliminary paperwork has started on the upgrade of the borough’s Sub-Division/Land Development Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. Unfortunately, the sidewalks on the south side of Maple Street from Hartman Street to the borough line did not meet the necessary criteria for CDBG funding. It is hoped that those funds will be available for other projects.

PENN DOT THANKS! - Penn Dot recently resurfaced York Street and Musser Street! It was sorely needed, and hopefully S. Main Street will be scheduled for next year. A special thanks is extended to Gary Ishman!

PARKING RESTRICTIONS - Parking signs restricting parking during the hours of 7 A.M. - 4 P.M. “when school is in session” have been installed in the vicinity of the High School on Hartman Street, several blocks of High Street, and portions of Manchester Heights.

Two permits may be obtained per address if home owners need to park on the street in front of their house during the restricted hours. This is an enforceable ordinance. Permits may be obtained at the Borough Office at a cost of $2 per permit.

NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT has a new web site – www.neregionalpd.us.

EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS – THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE!

NORTHEASTERN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are always needed to assist in planning and related activities for the safety and well being of our communities. For more information, please contact the Borough Office at 266-1022.

TOWN WATCHES - It has been suggested that a Town Watch program could be organized by members of the community. Interested individuals may contact the borough office if you would like to participate in this group