Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Manchester Township who is not already registered may register to vote at your office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Sep-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:10pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 0 absence. No citizen participation. The board approved the 3-Aug-23 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the 28-Aug-23 special meeting […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible; absent: none; 6 public in attendance Board heard public comment, communications received, and treasurer, […]
Michigan dairy farm housing: ‘Invisible’ workers suffer, state looks other way
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) For six years, Louise Esqueda corralled, fed and cared for cows and calves six days a week at a dairy farm in southern Michigan. When her workday ended, Esqueda returned to living quarters provided by her employer — a mobile home stacked atop a basement. When she arrived in summer 2016, […]
Medicaid cuts off 148K Michiganders in review; cancer patients get reprieve
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) More than 147,000 Michiganders so far have lost Medicaid coverage, two months into a year-long process to reexamine each case. But the Whitmer administration has extended a lifeline, at least for now, for more than 6,000 patients undergoing cancer treatment. Those patients receiving life-saving medical treatment will receive Medicaid coverage […]
On Mackinac, Vivek Ramaswamy steals Michigan GOP spotlight
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) MACKINAC ISLAND—Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy wowed Michigan Republicans on Friday at a state party island retreat, railing against the “woke industrial complex” and vowing to upend the bureaucracy in Washington, D.C. “It was one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard,” Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, told Bridge Michigan on […]
Homecoming Parade and more this week!
by Sara Swanson The community is invited to come out and watch or participate in the 2023 Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Homecoming Parade this Thursday, September 21, at 6pm. If you would like to participate, meet at 5:45pm in Emanuel Church’s parking lot for staging. The parade route will run east on Main Street through […]
Manchester rain gardens featured on regional map
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office recently announced that they, in partnership with the Friends of the Rouge and Washtenaw County’s GIS program, have launched an interactive map that records and displays residential projects that capture and filter stormwater runoff. This map allows residents to see the rain gardens in their communities, […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: camera up at recycling bins, culvert to be replaced on Sheridan Rd, and more!
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the September 12 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, Alissa Starling, and a few other members of the public. The agenda was amended to add discussion about the township’s planning consultant. Supervisor Ron Milkey and Trustee Mike Fusilier explained […]
PTO still needs donations for Dutch Run fundraiser
by Sara Swanson The Klager and Riverside PTO is getting ready for their annual Dutch Run (formerly known as the “Fun Run”). The Dutch Run will be held on September 29 at 9am for Riverside Intermediate students and 10am for Klager Elementary students at the track in the athletic complex. The Dutch Run is the […]
