School board recognized by Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Association; re-confirms COVID-19 learning plan
by Julia Forrest The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education met Monday night to vote on board policies, name an auditor liaison, approve COVID-19 changes to student handbooks and discuss what is going on in schools across Manchester. To begin the meeting, the board heard from Jeff Foulke, from the Pittsfield Fire Department and Washtenaw […]
Commissioner Shannon Beeman discusses Washtenaw County American Rescue Plan options with local residents at Freedom Township Hall on July 22, 2021
submitted by Carol Westfall, Freedom Township resident (sent from the Freedom Township Hall because of no internet at her home July 25, 2021) At least 20 residents and township officials from Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, and Bridgewater Townships turned out last Thursday evening to meet with Washtenaw County Commissioner Shannon Beeman who led a discussion about […]
Rental, utility, and internet assistance available for tenants as eviction moratorium nears expiration
submitted by Washtenaw County The Federal CDC Eviction Moratorium will end on July 31, but federal funds are available to help tenants facing pandemic hardships avoid eviction, while also ensuring landlords can recoup owed rent through the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program. CERA is available for income eligible households who have fallen behind on […]
Editorial: Get Out and Enjoy The Music, Culture and History of Manchester
submitted by Jim Horton, Riverfolk Music & Arts Boardmember Our culture has become a blaze of medias grasping for our attention. We have so many forces pulling us, and blasting in our ears that it is no wonder there is so much craziness going on. I am finding a Thursday night in Manchester brings my […]
Public notice: Bridgewater, Manchester, Dexter, Lima & Lyndon Townships
WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONTINUING THE ONGOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WASHTENAW COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM PROJECT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #2 TO THE OWNERS OF ANY LANDS WITHIN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board […]
Public notice: City of Chelsea
WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONTINUING THE ONGOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WASHTENAW COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM PROJECT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 TO THE OWNERS OF ANY LANDS WITHIN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall (10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, MI 48158) for the purpose of receiving comments on the following proposed […]
Used car prices are through the sunroof. Here’s why
By Sophia Kalakailo (Bridge Magazine) Cheap used cars are hard to come by these days. The average price of a used car has jumped dramatically in Michigan and across the country due to numerous factors, including the pandemic, driving high demand and low supply. How high are prices? Some used cars are now more expensive than […]
Michigan tourism sector fumes at new delay in opening border to Canadians
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) As the clock ticks down on the summer travel season, Michigan tourist venues will have to wait at least another month before they see visitors from Canada who are vital to their bottom line. Angering lawmakers from New York to Michigan, the U.S. ban on nonessential travel from Canada will […]
Full-time virtual schools expand in Michigan in wake of COVID
Koby Levin, Chalkbeat, Tracie Mauriello (for Bridge Magazine) Most students are expected back in classrooms this fall, but the number of students learning via computer will likely remain well above pre-pandemic levels. There will be at least 18 new, full-time virtual school options available to Michigan students this coming school year, most operated by traditional school […]
