Public meeting to discuss cityhood set for THIS Wednesday, April 28

Manchester--village or city?

The public meeting with the State Boundary Commission that will be held this Wednesday, April 28 at 7 pm, is now scheduled to be held via Zoom, due to emergency orders in both Washtenaw and Ingham Counties. Join via computer or phone with this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82869440511pwd=OHBzbkdlVWt3aFdJUTltMFVweUxsZz09. Password, if requested, is 3ABXXk

Participants may also phone into the meeting by dialing from anywhere in the USA, toll free, 888-398-2342. You will be asked for a Conference code, which is 571656.

The public hearing is being held to receive comments from the public and interested parties on the proposed incorporation and gather information relative to the review criteria outlined in MCL 123.1009 of the State Boundary Commission Act, 1968 PA 191, in regards to the petition by the Village of Manchester to become a city. Oral comments may be stated during the hearing on April 28, or submitted in writing by email or facsimile by close of the hearing on April 28. Fax: (517) 241-0130; email bccolsr@michigan.gov.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.