Sharon Township votes down broadband proposal
Today Sharon Township voted on and decisively rejected a Broadband Bond Proposal that would have borrowed up to $4,900,000 to be paid back over 20 years and would have run fiber optic cable to every house in the township allowing every resident access to broadband internet. The thoroughly debated measure failed 597 No (65.17%) to […]
Third Thursdays coming to Manchester
Between the Farmers Market and Gazebo Concerts, summer Thursday nights in Manchester are always full of fun, but they are about to get even more exciting as downtown Manchester is introducing 3rd Thursdays! Last fall, downtown businesses experimented with staying open late on Thursdays combined with pop-up markets and food specials. This summer, they are […]
Registration forms, raffle tickets & more for 52nd Annual Canoe & Kayak Race!
submitted by Sybil Kolon On Sunday, May 20, the Annual Manchester Canoe/Kayak Race will continue, sponsored by Kiwanis of Manchester. The race started in April 1967 as part of the Centennial celebration of the founding of the Village of Manchester. From 1967 to 1987 the race included row boats! Kayaks were added in 1994. It has been held […]
Historical Society Meeting and Village Green Tour – Thursday May 10
submitted by Ray Berg, President of Manchester Historical Society The next Manchester Area Historical Society general meeting is Thursday, May 10, 7:00 pm. For this month, we will meet at the Gazebo in Wurster Park on Main Street at 7:00 pm, where we will take a walking tour around the “Village Green.” We will stop at each building […]
WCSO Deputy Pete Williams and K9 Hans visit Cub Scout Pack 421
Sunday evening, Cub Scout Bear Den of Pack 421 had two very special guests at their Den meeting at the Sharon United Methodist Church. Deputy Pete Williams and K9 Hans from the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office put on an active K9 demonstration for their whole pack and their family members. Leader Angie Flint explained, “Part of the […]
First Farmers Market of season to feature Mothers Day Tea
The Manchester Farmers Market will start of its 2018 season on May 10th. In addition to plants, crafts, baked goods and produce for sale, the Farmers Market will be hosting a complimentary Mother’s Tea Featuring Iceni tea and Flo’s Bakery. The Mother’s Tea will start at 3:30 pm and continue while supplies last. There will also be […]
Manchester Community Schools Foundation to host 2018 Manchester Street Festival
Last week organizers of the most recent Christmas in Village announced that they will be taking on this year’s Manchester Street Festival and that it was on the calendar for Saturday August 4th. While shortly after this announcement the Manchester organizers hit a snag with insurance, things are back on track as they were able […]
Celebrity Server Night Raises $1,200 for schools
Last Tuesday School celebrities worked shifts at Dairy Queen and Frank’s Place earning tips for the Manchester Community Schools Foundation. The next day the schools reported that Celebrity Server Night 2018 raised $1,200! This money will go toward mini-grants for K-12 classrooms and teachers to fund special projects. Manchester Community Schools Foundation posted, “THANK YOU to everyone […]
Mens Club rototilling gardens
The Men’s Club will be Garden Tilling for donation the last two weeks of May. They will call all of last year’s customers in the coming weeks. If you would like your garden tilled and are not on last year’s list, call or text John Stedman at 734-231-6284. The Tilling dates are approximate, and will be […]
Road Work on Schneider Road this week
If you travel on Schneider Road in Bridgewater or Freedom Township, you may experience a delay this week as the Road Commission will be wedging as prep work for chipping and sealing. The road will not close but be flag-controlled. Work is scheduled to start Monday, May 7th.
