Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Oct-19 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 5-Sep-19 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
Here are the winners and the losers in Michigan’s new budget
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) After months of negotiations, twists, stalemates and unprecedented moves, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer finalized the state budget this week, just in time to avoid the first government shutdown in a decade. The first-term Democratic governor line-item vetoed nearly $1 billion of the $59.9 billion budget and shifted $625 million within state […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 5 big asks for new Michigan budget talks
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has plans for roughly one-third of the $947 million she vetoed from Republican budgets this week and is proposing additional spending on parolee monitoring tethers, literacy coaches, and a skilled-trades job retraining program for adults. The first-term Democrat is looking to restart bipartisan negotiations after an unprecedented […]
Michigan’s ban on flavored vaping products with nicotine now in full force
by Robin Erb (Bridge) A judge has refused to place Michigan’s ban on flavored vaping products on hold, leaving in place rules that make it a misdemeanor to sell such products starting at 12:01 a.m. last Wednesday. Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens of Michigan’s Court of Claims instead continued a hearing into the request by a […]
Multiple options for yoga in Manchester
Yoga, an ancient Indian practice, reached the United States in the mid-19th century, evolved into what we recognize as yoga in the 20th, and is readily available in three different locations on Main Street in Manchester in the 21st century. At 101 West Main Street, Hollie Kolcz teaches Yoga at the Distance on Saturdays from […]
MAHS presentation on Native Americans in Manchester area
Most of us know the first Europeans who surveyed, owned land and moved to what we now know as Manchester but what do we know about the people who lived here for thousands of years before they arrived? On Thursday, October 10th at 7 pm, during the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) monthly meeting, Silas […]
Fire Department Open House – Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Lieutenant, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can […]
Sight-in Day at Manchester Sportsman Club
The Manchester Sportsman Club, located at 8501 Grossman Rd., is holding a Sight-in Day on Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 4:30 pm (last shooter on line) with a close time of 5 pm. The event costs $5 for 1 or 2 firearms and $3 for each extra firearm. The shooter will provide two boxes of […]
Fall Mastodon Goat Festival at the Farmers Market
Looking for some fall fun this Thursday? The Manchester Farmers Market will be featuring their fall Mastodon Farm Goat Festival this Thursday, October 3. Come milk a goat, take photos with Bear, the friendly goat, who will be dressed up in costume and enjoy free goat’s milk soap samples! The farmers market will also be […]
Manchester Township holding Watkins Lake Trail Info Session
Three years ago, when Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve was preparing to open to the public, a trail running from Watkins Lake along a disused rail bed to the edge of the Village of Manchester was proposed. A year later, using a Connecting Communities grant from Washtenaw County, a feasibility study was conducted. […]
