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 Sara Swanson

DeLeeuw stepping down from position as WCCD executive director

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s February 2024 Conservation Update and is republished with permission.  Executive Director Megan DeLeeuw will be transitioning out of her role at the Washtenaw County Conservation District to pursue conservation and regenerative agriculture work at the state level. Her last day was Friday, February […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township considering PDR ordinance

by Sybil Kolon Members of the Manchester Township Planning Commission and Board met on February 22 to continue discussions about the future of Manchester Township. This meeting focused on preservation of farmland and natural areas, which is a key concern of the Board and Planning Commission as well as residents who have attended previous meetings. […]

 Sara Swanson

Pleasant Lake Rd closing for 1 day, Sharon Valley Rd closure extended

from Washtenaw County Road Commission  On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Pleasant Lake Rd between Smythe Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather […]

 Sara Swanson

Preserving rural character in the Manchester area: a forum for local officials and residents

by Sybil Kolon This forum is open to anyone who wants to share their thoughts about the topics of land preservation and rural character in the Manchester area. Please contact me at sybil.kolon@gmail.com or reach out to the Mirror to submit your thoughts. If you are on Facebook or other social media sites, and even […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCSO January 2024 police services monthly report

As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of January there were 176 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 88 traffic stops were made, resulting in 23 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On January 13, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Senior citizens still hoping “home” is just around the corner

by Marsha Chartrand “Our main purpose is just to keep the services going and eventually to be able to provide new services to the seniors and to the community,” said Pat Vailliencourt, speaking about the proposed senior center at 912 City Road that is still in the planning stages with City Council. When initial cost […]

 Marsha Chartrand

State grant provides $300,000 toward lead line replacements

by Marsha Chartrand The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced $65.9 million in MI Clean Water Grants to help communities upgrade water infrastructure and protect health and the environment. The City of Manchester was the recipient of a $300,000 grant, earmarked by State Sen. Jeff Irwin and obtained through the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Sen. Jeff Irwin holds coffee hour in Clinton

by Marsha Chartrand At a coffee hour hosted by the Clinton Township Public Library on February 17, State Senator Jeff Irwin, who represents the City of Manchester, Manchester Township and Bridgewater Township, started off talking about Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently released budget projections for the 2024–25 fiscal year, noting that this early start would help […]

 Sara Swanson

Catch the WAVE: Ride free in February!

by Melissa Licavoli  You might remember when there were WAVE shuttle signs in town. That shuttle route has been discontinued at least until ridership is increased, but WAVE still services Manchester city as well as Manchester, Sharon, Freedom, and Bridgewater townships, offering door-to-door service for Manchester residents to anywhere in Washtenaw county. The dispatchers will […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township board discusses blight, agriculture, and fire trucks

submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the February 13 board meeting except Krista Jarvis and John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, planning commission chair Mike Walter, Manchester city mayor Pat Vailliencourt, and several other members of the public.  There were public comments about continued blight issues on Lakeside […]