Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

ORDINANCE NO. 321 Amendment to Chapter 92 of the Village Code Village of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan An ordinance to amend Chapter 92, Section 96.136 of the Village Code of the Village of Manchester to amend the requirements of notice for violations of the noxious weed ordinance.  VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Manchester Township

Manchester Township seeking resident for land preservation committee The Manchester Township Board of Trustees is seeking one resident to be on a land preservation committee with members of the Township Board and Planning Commission to research options to preserve agricultural and natural resource lands, and our rural character. The committee will work to identify options […]

 Sara Swanson

Sharon Township sees change in supervisor

by Sara Swanson Peter Psarouthakis, supervisor of Sharon Township, has submitted an official letter of resignation as he is moving out of the township. His last day was June 30. Kathy Spiegel was voted in as the new Sharon Township Supervisor effective July 1. Spiegel had been serving as Planning Commission Chair, navigating the Stoneco […]

 Sara Swanson

The 2023 Manchester Fairy Garden Tour

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth The Fairy Festival may be over, but the fairy fun continues with the 2023 Manchester Fairy Garden Tour! Start at the Manchester District Library to pick up a map and a goodie bag from one of our friendly librarians to start your tour. The goodie bag is full of little treasures […]

 Sara Swanson

New Tween Crafting Club at MDL

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Each Friday during the month of July, Librarian Amelia will host a new crafting club for tweens at the Manchester District Library (MDL) from 1-3pm. Each week will feature a new project, including watercolor painting, make your own slime, and friendship bracelets. Recommended for ages 8-12. Stop by the […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Fairy Festival a success despite weather!

Manchester Fairy Festival a success despite weather!

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth  The Manchester Fairy Festival on Thursday, June 29, was originally scheduled to take place at the Manchester Farmers’ Market, but two separate meteorological events kept that from happening this year. First, the event had to be rescheduled due to thunderstorms with a chance of hail, and then, very unhealthy air quality […]

 Sara Swanson

Essential Oils Intermediate Make-and-take Workshop

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Review the basics from Essential Oils 101, then add to that knowledge of the many uses of essential oils. Offered by Manchester District Library, this intermediate make-and-take workshop will be held at 6pm in the Upstairs Lounge on Monday, July 10, 2023. This class is for anyone wanting to […]

 Sara Swanson

Family photo wall art

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library This is a fun project that the whole family can do together! Bring 1 or 2 family photos (prints of 4″ x 6″ or smaller) to the Upstairs Lounge at the Manchester District Library at 6pm on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, or to plan to create drawings or […]

 Sara Swanson

Teen Hangout at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesdays during the month of July, Librarian Amelia will host a casual teen program at the Manchester District Library (MDL) from noon until 2pm. Games, snacks, and craft supplies will be provided for a fun, chill hangout session in the History Room. Stop by the library or […]

 Sara Swanson

Roadwork this week in the Manchester area

There will be road work this week in Manchester and Sharon Townships. In Manchester Township, Herman Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and Deer Valley Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions for forestry through July 13. In addition, there will be intermittent lane restrictions township-wide this week for roadside mowing. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between […]