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 […]
Letter to the Editor: Broadband in Manchester Township – What’s Going On?
September 23, 2020 To the Editor: The issue of poor internet connectivity in our rural communities is one that those of us in Manchester Township are all too aware of. Among other things, Covid has exposed the disparities that exist with digital connectivity. What we’ve known for years is now glaringly evident to everyone — […]
Letter to the Editor: Selecting candidates
September 21, 2020 Dear Editor, Why are you voting for candidate x over y? What do you like about one candidate over the other? What are your values for voting for any candidate? One service organization, Rotary, values these four: truthfulness, fairness for all, build goodwill and better friendships, beneficial for all. How does your […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ZONING AMENDMENT NO. 305 Adoption Notice CHANGES TO ZONING DISTRICT MAP An amendment to The Village of Manchester Zoning Codebook and Map, changing district designations on certain parcels. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ORDAINS THAT: Section 1. Purpose The official zoning map included in Village of Manchester Village Zoning Codebook and Map, which […]
Whitmer: Michigan movie theaters can open and K-5 students must wear masks
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Movie theaters, performance and event venues, arcades, bowling alleys and more will be allowed to reopen on Oct. 9 after months of being closed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday afternoon. In a separate order issued Friday afternoon, the governor also announced all students in K-12 schools must wear a face […]
MSU, U-M, Wayne State presidents: Don’t expect in-person classes until fall 2021
by Ron French (Bridge) College classes likely will remain virtually all online for another year at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University, the presidents of the three colleges said Thursday. While those predictions are not set in stone, MSU President Samuel Stanley, Wayne President Roy Wilson, and U-M president Mark […]
