Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Oct-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Sep-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda […]

 Sara Swanson

As mask battles fade, Michigan school boards face new culture-war debates

by Tracie Mauriello & Koby Levin, Chalkbeat (Bridge Michigan) Two years ago, while COVID was raging through Michigan, so were battles at local school board meetings. Across the state, volunteer board members who typically spent their time poring over budgets and contracts struggled to contend with a vocal public sharply divided over mask mandates and online learning. […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan Proposal 2: What’s true, false, unknown about the voting ballot question

by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan voters will determine whether to allow early in-person voting, private donations for public elections and a slew of other voting changes when considering Proposal 2 on Nov. 8. Voting “yes” would amend Michigan’s constitution to allow nine days of early in-person voting, add an absentee-ballot box in every city and township and […]

 Sara Swanson

Worth Repeating grants top $50,000

submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating reached a milestone after 2½ years. In September, Worth Repeating reached a goal of more than $50,000 returned to the community. Since March of 2021, the store authorized $51,896.28 in cash grants to local charities, Manchester parks, and the Manchester Community Schools. Another $1,630 in merchandise was given […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS band and choir fall concert

by Sara Swanson The public is invited to the Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) Music Program’s Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 19, at 7pm in the auditorium at the High School located at 20500 Dutch Dr. This concert will feature the 7th/8th grade Band, the MHS Choir, and the MHS Jazz Ensemble. There is no […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Manchester Alumni football game participants

 Sara Swanson

Help monarch butterflies by collecting common milkweed seeds for WCCD

Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting common milkweed seeds in Washtenaw County from now until November 18, 2022. Their milkweed efforts will support Pollinator Partnership’s Project Wingspan program, a grassroots Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. This program is designed to support Monarch butterflies, and declining pollinators and insects, and, […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS music program hosts mattress fundraiser

submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School music program If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Manchester Jr/Sr High School Music is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 5, from 10am to 5pm. For one day […]

 Sara Swanson

Fill out the 5 Healthy Towns survey for a chance to score Lions tickets!

submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns We are two weeks into the 5 Healthy Towns survey (5HFsurvey.com) and community members are stepping up to the plate. As of October 3, we have received 521 total responses. Chelsea has 212 responses, Dexter 135, Grass Lake 84, Stockbridge 51 (including Gregory and Munith), and Manchester 39. […]

 Sara Swanson

MDL adult book club to discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The next Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club discussion is scheduled for October 19 at 6pm. Join other members in the Village Room for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This is the group’s Science Fiction selection for the year. Copies of the month’s […]