Letter to the editor: a taxpayer’s view on the Manchester School Bond Proposal
September 30, 2023 Dear Editor, I would like to give a fuller picture of the Manchester School Bond proposal on this November’s ballot. Many of you have seen fliers around town, received them in the mail, as well as perhaps attended the public forums describing and discussing the needs for upgrades in our aging schools. […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — October
The October 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. OCT 2023 Trumpter 1-3 and 4. OCT 2023 Trumpeter Cal
Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, GRASS LAKE CHARTER, MANCHESTER, NORVELL AND SHARON: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the townships of Bridgewater, Freedom, Grass Lake Charter, Manchester, Norvell and Sharon who is not already […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of: MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Polls are open: 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. The November 7, 2023, Election is being held for the purpose of voting on the following proposal: Precinct and Polling Locations: […]
Lack of school counselors hobbles Michigan college enrollment efforts
by Ron French (bridge Michigan) Susy Talentino’s retirement isn’t going as she’d planned. The veteran high school counselor left Sault Ste Marie Public Schools in 2022, but is already back advising students. The district that presented her with a teal-bordered cake with the words “Enjoy retirement Susy” just a year ago asked her to come […]
Climate change is harming Michigan hunting and fishing, groups warn lawmakers
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Climate change is threatening the future of Michigan’s forests, fish and wildlife, and Michigan must act now to bolster nature against a warming world. That was the message delivered to legislators Tuesday by a recently-formed coalition of hunting, fishing and conservation groups organized around their concern for how warming temperatures […]
Michigan is ‘improving outcomes’ for early childhood health and education, report says
by Hannah Dellinger/Chalkbeat Detroit (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is improving its outcomes for early childhood education, well-being, and health, according to a national report released Wednesday. The annual report, by the nonpartisan research organization Zero to Three, details areas where Michigan performed better than national averages, such as the percentage of parents who read to their babies daily […]
Local residents awarded at County Farm Bureau annual meeting
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on the evening of Monday, September 18, at the Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Freedom Township. Awards were issued and multiple recipients were Manchester-area residents! Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Travis Fusilier had the honor of presenting his […]
OBT has been awarded $50,000. What does this mean for Manchester?
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Community Mental Health announced last month that in February the Community Mental Health millage advisory committee approved a one-year pilot grant for 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF will use the $50,000 grant to help fund the One Big Thing (OBT) initiative, including planning of community events and paying for […]
3rd Annual Witches Night Out to include shopping, sipping & fun!
submitted by Merrill Guerra, Dragonfly and Birch Greetings, my pretties! It’s that time of year when we witches are hard at work harvesting, making potions, and getting ready to face the onslaught of all the little ghouls and goblins. We deserve a night out, don’t you think? Well, Downtown Manchester is planning its third Annual […]
