October 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens While I am sorry to see the end of the tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, and cucumbers from my garden this year, I am not sorry to see the extreme heat and lack of rain come to an end. I would like to see […]
Letter to the editor: The most important election of your lifetime?
October 3, 2020 I have been privileged to have voted in 11 presidential elections in my life. On many occasions I have heard the phase “the most important election in your lifetime.” I have concluded that this may be the most important election in our lifetime. One side is dedicated to protecting the constitution and […]
Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR 11/3/2020 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precincts 1 and 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 3, 2020 State Primary Election has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 24-Sep-20 The special meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 4 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board heard presentations from Chip Tokar and Kris Enlow. Board opened the […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 1-Oct-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:03 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 9 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 3-Sep-20 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – October 2020
The October 2020 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 10 Oct 2020 Tru Pg1 -3x Download the calendar here: 10. Oct, calendar page 4 PDF
Michigan unemployment benefits expanded to 59 weeks for some workers
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Some jobless workers in Michigan could qualify for up to 59 weeks of unemployment benefits due to a federal extension triggered by the state’s high unemployment rate due to COVID-19. An additional 20 weeks of benefits are now possible for the laid-off workers who qualified for benefits through the state’s regular program paid […]
Michigan dam safety program underfunded, understaffed, slow to enforce
by Kelly House (Bridge) Michigan’s dam safety program suffers from a “culture of minimal enforcement” and lacks the time, staff and budget to properly do its job. That’s the conclusion of an independent review team tasked with scrutinizing Michigan’s dam safety program in the wake of the May 19 Edenville and Sanford dam failures that […]
Photos: Car parade honors Manchester Community Schools
Saturday afternoon community members participated in a car parade starting in Emanuel Church’s parking lot and ending at the Manchester United Methodist Church parking lot. The event, which was publicized on social media last Wednesday, was to show support for Manchester Community Schools students, teachers, and staff. Fire trucks, a MCS truck and many classic […]
