City passes moratorium on golf carts
by Sara Swanson In September of 2022 the City (at that time still a Village) legalized the driving of golf carts. A year later the council reviewed the ordinance and left it unchanged despite concerns. However, at its regular meeting on January 6, the Manchester City Council voted to place a moratorium on the City […]
DDA to host open seminar at this week’s meeting
by Marsha Chartrand Are you looking to start a small business in Manchester? Want to take your existing business to the next level? The Downtown Development Association will host an event featuring speakers from Ann Arbor Spark and Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County on Wednesday, January 15, from 9 to 11am, at the City […]
Are you interested in serving on City Council?
by Marsha Chartrand At its January 6 meeting, City Council regretfully accepted the resignation of 22-year member Pat DuRussel. DuRussel cited personal commitments as the reason for his resignation and offered his willingness to return to Council if his position remained unfilled. However, the City Charter outlines the practice for immediately filling a vacancy on […]
Become a Master Rain Gardener right here in Manchester — or online!
by Marsha Chartrand Did you know that a rain garden was started this fall in Kirk Park, near downtown Manchester? Are you interested in becoming a Master Rain Gardener? We reported last month that an in-person rain garden class was being scheduled for Manchester. Now an online option has been added as well as a […]
Michigan tax revenue up, but economic unknowns loom
by Lauren Gibbons (BridgeMichigan) Michigan is entering the new year with a projected budget surplus — but looming trade policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump, high costs of living and fluctuating inflation rates could be a drag on the state’s economic future, forecasters said Friday. The state is expected to bring in $33.18 billion […]
Amid outcry, solar farm owner says it no longer wants Michigan forest to expand
by Kelly House (BridgeMichigan) A proposal to lease 420 acres of state land near Gaylord for a solar energy development is on shaky ground after attracting criticism from lawmakers, including calls for “mass firings” of state employees involved in the plan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will issue a public notice Tuesday of its intent […]
Sick with norovirus? Do all of Michigan a favor: Stay home
by Robin Erb (BridgeMichigan) Norovirus continues to threaten Michiganders in the new year — with case counts among the highest in five years and no indication that they might fall soon. The highly contagious stomach bug isn’t easy to kill. Hand sanitizer is a poor weapon against it. It lingers on surfaces for days. And […]
UPDATE Boil water advisory lifted
Monday 1-13-25 UPDATE from the City of Manchester: The City of Manchester has received the lab test results for samples collected on Saturday and Sunday. All results confirm that the water is safe to drink. Therefore, the boil water advisory has been rescinded, and residents may now resume normal water use. If you have any […]
A record year for Worth Repeating
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating finished 2024 with record sales and record grants returned to the community. In 2024, Worth Repeating returned $41,382 back to the community through 42 grants to local institutions and nonprofits. Since the beginning of Worth Repeating in 2020, the store has returned $136,037 in community grants and […]
Land preservation efforts continue in Manchester Township
by Sybil Kolon The Land Preservation Committee (LPC) has submitted its LPC Report to the Manchester Township Board after working on it for over a year. The report is now available on the township’s Land Preservation webpage: https://twp-manchester.org/land-preservation/ Over the past few years it became clear that many township residents have a great appreciation for […]
