Volunteers needed for 69th Chicken Broil
Community Resource Center board member Anita Herman will be highlighting different Manchester nonprofits monthly for the Mirror. This month is the Chicken Broil and its need for volunteers! by Anita Herman As indicated by Jeff Mann (co-chair), it takes several hundred volunteers to generate the Annual Manchester Chicken Broil. Many of these helping hands have already […]
Recycling partnership working to improve residential recycling in Manchester Township
submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) has joined the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit organization that works with communities, companies, and governments to transform recycling, and nearly 100 other Michigan communities to help residents recycle more, better. Starting in […]
2022 Men’s Club Firework display a success! (photos)
Thank you, Manchester Men’s Club, for another spectacular annual Independence Day fireworks show last night. If you watched from somewhere other than Carr Park or missed donating a the gate, you can mail a donation to MANCHESTER MEN’S CLUB, P.O. Box 171, Manchester, MI 48158. All donations collected will go towards next year’s fireworks!
Fun-filled July wraps up summer reading at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during July, including the 2022 Summer Reading Finale. This year’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program is in full swing, and it’s not too late to register. There are events, activities, challenges, and […]
Community Resource Center: pop-up pantries, flu-shot clinic, and more!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Community Resource Center There’s a lot going on with the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) lately! First, for those who aren’t familiar with the organization, the CRC is our food-bank-slash-community center and has been going strong in Manchester for nearly 35 years, assisting about 50 households each month. The CRC provides […]
Senior Project Fresh coming to Acorn
submitted by Theresa Herron, Acorn Farmers Market & Café This year, Acorn Farmers Market & Cafe will be participating in the Senior Market Fresh program, funded by the USDA Farm Bill and administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Seniors who qualify will receive a coupon booklet they can redeem at Acorn […]
WCRC roadwork this week
Unpaved local roads throughout Manchester and Sharon Townships have a roadside mowing rolling operation this week. In addition, Sharon Township will also have a dust control rolling operation on unpaved roads throughout the township starting Tuesday and running through July 18.
Letter to the editor: County’s broadband infrastructure spending is a bad investment
June 28, 2022 In response to last week’s article First Washtenaw County household connected as a result of county’s broadband infrastructure investment I really do not understand the intelligence of the people that control the purse strings in Washtenaw County. The county is spending $15 Million to install internet in 3,000 homes that currently have […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Manchester Township who is not already registered may register to vote at your corresponding office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE To: The qualified electors of BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS The LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE is: MONDAY, July 18, 2022 for the STATE PRIMARY ELECTION held on: TUESDAY, August 2, 2022 NOTICE: The local clerk of each jurisdiction will be available to register qualified electors and amend registration records, by appointment, […]
