Early Childhood Center Preschoolers Visit Local Orchard
The Manchester Early Childhood Center (MECC) preschoolers visited Alber’s Orchard last Tuesday, Oct. 6. A hayride, straw bale maze, doughnuts, and of course, apples and cider were enjoyed by all! Photos courtesy of Megan Davis and Casey Penney, MECC parents.
Riverfront Development Postponed, but Not Forgotten
As crews began work in August on both the Shared Use Trail and the Main Street Bridge in Manchester, speculation was also buzzing about the possibility of riverfront development near the mill pond north of the Main Street Bridge. While riverfront development is still a strong priority for the Village Council, there are many other projects (in addition […]
Comerica Bank Supports Manchester Chicken Broil
Last week, Gary Bross and Mike Tindall, co-chairs of the Manchester Chicken Broil, received on behalf of the Broil, a check in the amount of $1,000.00 as a donation from Comerica bank. Tindall said, “Comerica bank employees have been great supporters of our community broil, not just our local branch employees, but over the past two years, several branch managers from […]
First CAS Bike-A-Thon a Success
Described as a “perfect match,” the popular musician Mr. B’s Joybox Express partnered with the Cultural Arts Strings to launch a successful fund-raising effort in the Bike-A-Thon’s first year. With 45 total participants and 11 volunteers, the Bike-A-Thon served to bring awareness to Cultural Art Strings’ newest endeavor, the Manchester Youth Orchestra project. Organizer Aileen Rohwer […]
Landmark Coffee Shop Closes After 10 Years
Since 2005, The Coffee Mill Cafe has offered coffee, espresso, lattes, sandwiches, and more, with an effusive side of personal service, to the Manchester community. The restaurant closed without much fanfare on Sunday, August 2, nearly five years after moving to the former Black Sheep Tavern building. Prior to that time, the fledgling business had […]
Creole du Nord Brings Cajun Sound to Gazebo
For a taste of southwest Louisiana’s traditional music, bring your chair and your dancing shoes to the Gazebo in Wurster Park this Thursday to enjoy the sounds of “Creole du Nord.” The band plays a mixture of Zydeco, Cajun, and other sounds from America’s roots, mixed with crossover tunes as in “Alberta” or “Click Ole […]
Celtic Fusion Band “Nessa” on the Gazebo Stage Thursday
There are just three more weeks left in the Manchester Gazebo Concert series! This Thursday night at 7:30 pm in Wurster Park, don’t miss “Nessa,” an exciting ensemble led by flutist/vocalist Kelly McDermott, featuring top talent from Southeastern Michigan. Noted for its “Ancient Song Discovery Project,” the group will perform a dynamic array of newly-arranged […]
Preliminary Main Street Bridge Work to Start July 13
The westbound lanes of the Main Street bridge have been closed for more than a year now, with two-way traffic rerouted and weight restrictions increased due to the declining conditions of the infrastructure and deck. Repair or replacement has seemed to be a long time coming, but the end is now in sight. Starting next Monday, July […]
Changes Coming in Village Trash and Recycling Pickup
Two years ago, Manchester Village Council voted to leave the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority and subsequently contracted with a private firm for curbside recycling within the village. This change created a climate that made recycling more convenient and significantly increased village residents’ use of recycling service. When village administration began seeking bids for continued service, the […]
