Region: Manchester

5 days left

Save The Historic Henry Ave Schoolhouse

Petition is addressed to
Manchester Board of Aldermen

340 Signatures

68 %
500 for collection target

340 Signatures

68 %
500 for collection target
  1. Launched 27/06/2026
  2. Time remaining 5 days
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Petition addressed to: Manchester Board of Aldermen

We call upon the Manchester Board of Aldermen to deny the proposed Special Use Permit that would allow an automobile service facility at the historic Henry Avenue Schoolhouse (120 Henry Avenue).

**PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JULY 20 @ 7PM @ MANCHESTER JUSTICE CENTER, 200 HIGHLANDS BLVD. PACK THE HOUSE!**

Reason

This proposal would permanently change one of Manchester's historic landmarks by introducing commercial automotive service operations, include vehicle service bays, expanded parking, increased traffic, and business operations beginning as early as 7:30 AM.

This proposal is incompatible with the historic character of the property and surrounding neighborhood, and does not serve the interests of our community.

We ask the Board of Aldermen to preserve Manchester's history, protect our neighborhood, uphold existing zoning laws, and vote NO on the Special Use Permit.

**PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JULY 20 @ 7PM @ MANCHESTER JUSTICE CENTER, 200 HIGHLANDS BLVD. PACK THE HOUSE!**

Thank you so much for your support, Protect Henry Avenue Historic District, Manchester
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Petition details

Petition started: 06/27/2026
Collection ends: 07/23/2026
Region: Manchester
Topic: Culture

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Why people sign

I work near the building and the additional traffic and auto service center will bring, will greatly effect the traffic in an already crowded area.

Preserving historic sites is an important responsibility to every community. Second to that, the traffic around Henry, Andersohn, and Callan St. is already significant. Adding another auto place is very short-sighted.

We must do what we can to preserve history for the coming generations. Thank you to those who have served to protect this historical site by getting it on the National Historic Register.

The plan for the parking lot would cause many issues for my business. Traffic issues and the planned parking lot would cause flooding into my commercial business lot and building.

We don't need more automotive lots on Manchester! There are plenty of empty lots for sale along Manchester that can be developed for that "need". We need to stop erasing our history.

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