Manchester VT Police Department

10/05/2026

🧦 SOCKTOBER IS BACK AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🧦

For the 6th year, Bennington County is coming together to spread warmth and kindness through Socktober! 💙

From October 1–31, we’ll be collecting new socks and cold-weather items to benefit the Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless and their Outreach Team.

Over the past five years, our incredible community has donated nearly 14,000 pairs of socks! 🙌 We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in 2026.

📍 Socktober Collection Box Locations:
Bennington Police Department
Manchester Police
Bennington County Sheriff’s Department
EastRise Credit Union
VT Blueprint for Health
Battenkill Valley Health Center
John G. McCullough Free Library
Southern Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU)
American Legion Post 13
VFW Post 1332

More collection locations will be announced soon!

The next time you’re shopping, grab a new pair of socks or some cold-weather gear and drop it in a Socktober collection box. A small donation can make a big difference for someone in our community. ❤️

Let’s work together to spread a little extra warmth throughout Bennington County this fall!

🧦💙 Share a Pair to Show You Care!

10/02/2026

CALLING ALL TRUNK PARTICIPANTS!

The Manchester Police Department is excited to host our SECOND annual Trunk or Treat event — and we need YOUR help to make it a spook-tacular success!
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 5PM - 6:30PM
Location: Dana L Thompson Memorial Park

We’re looking for individuals, families, community groups, and local businesses to decorate their trunks and hand out treats to our little ghouls and goblins! It’s a great way to show your Halloween spirit and support our community in a fun and safe environment.

Candy donations are also welcome if you can’t attend but still want to contribute.
To sign up or get more info, please contact [email protected]

Let’s make this the best Trunk or Treat yet! Thank you for supporting the Manchester community!

09/17/2026

***UPDATE*** The issue has been resolved, thank you for your patience

IMPORTANT PHONE LINE NOTICE 🚨

The incoming phone lines for Manchester Dispatch appear to be experiencing an outage at this time.

📞 If you have an emergency, please dial 911.

We are aware of the issue and are working to have the problem corrected as quickly as possible.

09/04/2026

This Labor Day weekend, law enforcement will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. If you're drinking, don't get behind the wheel. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

08/17/2026

Update: Owner has been located

Help me find my way home. I was found on Main St this afternoon. If you can help call Manchester 802-362-2121

08/09/2026

On August 9, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Manchester Communications Center received a 911 call reporting that a hiker had fallen at Lye Brook Falls and was injured.

Manchester Police Department, Manchester Fire Department VT, and Northshire Rescue Squad were dispatched to the scene. Responding agencies established a staging area off the Lye Brook Trailhead. Lye Brook Falls is located approximately 2.3 miles from the trailhead, with approximately 900 feet of elevation change, requiring responders to travel a significant distance into the area. The injured hiker was located within the falls, in difficult and challenging terrain.

Due to the location and complexity of the rescue, additional assistance was requested from Dorset Fire Department, East Dorset Fire Department, Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Rupert VT Volunteer Fire Department, and Arlington VT Fire Department.

Because of the technical nature of the rescue and the difficult terrain, a technical rescue team from City of Rutland Fire Department was also requested to assist with the operation.

LifeNet of New York was requested to respond to the Manchester Public Safety Facility, where the helicopter landed. The medical crew was transported to the scene to assist with the rescue and provide medical care.

The U.S. Forest Service and Vermont Fish & Wildlife Wardens also assisted with the rescue operation.

The Manchester Communications Center coordinated the multi-agency response, bringing together fire, EMS, law enforcement, and state and federal resources to safely reach and assist the injured hiker in the challenging terrain.

08/04/2026

08/02/2026

🚧 PUBLIC NOTICE – TEMPORARY WATER SHUTOFF 🚧

The Manchester Police Department would like to notify residents that there will be a temporary water shutdown for scheduled maintenance on Monday, August 3rd, 2026 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.

Affected Area:
📍 Properties located on Main Street, between Barnumville Road and Hunter Park Road.

Residents and businesses in the affected area should plan accordingly, as water service will be unavailable during the maintenance period. Once work is complete, water service will be restored as quickly as possible.

After service is restored, you may notice temporary discoloration or air in your water lines. If this occurs, simply run your cold water for several minutes until it clears.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this necessary maintenance is completed.

Please share this notice with neighbors who may be affected.

08/02/2026

JUST 2 DAYS AWAY, PLEASE JOIN US!

07/31/2026

Please join Winhall Police & Rescue and Manchester Police Department at this years National Night Out 2026, this coming Tuesday evening!