Ann Arbor is launching a guaranteed income program. What that means
by Nushrat Rahman (Bridge Michigan) Ann Arbor recently joined the growing list of cities across the nation exploring what happens when lower income families receive a steady stream of cash in their pockets each month — no strings attached. Last month, Ann Arbor City Council approved a guaranteed basic income program — funded by $1.6 million in American […]
Michigan is set to better track Native American student achievement
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) No one really knows how Native American students fare in Michigan schools. It’s not even clear how many Indigenous students there are in the state’s public classrooms. That’s about to change, thanks to a paragraph tucked away on page 61 of the just-passed school aid budget. Beginning in the 2024-25 school […]
Reminder: 2-hour street parking in the business district
With many new businesses opening downtown, the Mirror was asked to put in a reminder for downtown business owners that there is 2-hour parking on the streets in the business district. Need to park downtown longer? There is all-day parking behind buildings and in public parking lots.
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
