Bridgewater Township considering approving event barn
The Bridgewater Township Planning Commission is considering a special land use permit application for the Historic Blum Farm on 10383 E. Austin Road to become, if approved, the first event barn in Bridgewater Township. A public hearing was held on April 9th but will be continued at the next Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May […]
Teri Aiuto announces 2018 run for 52nd District Michigan House Seat
On Friday, March 30, 2018, Teri Aiuto announced her candidacy for State Representative in Michigan’s 52nd District at the Washtenaw County Farm Council fairgrounds. The 52nd District includes Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Manchester Village, and the townships of Salem, Northfield, Webster, Dexter, Lyndon, Sylvan, Lima, Scio, Sharon, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Bridgewater and Saline and Ward 5, Precinct […]
Three superintendent candidates selected for 2nd round interviews
Out of the eight superintendent applicants selected for interviews, three candidates were chosen for round two interviews. The three who were invited back include Scott Riley, who is currently superintendent/K12 principal of Camden-Frontier Schools in Camden, MI, a small village in Hillsdale County near the state-line; Nicholas Steinmetz, who is currently assistant superintendent at Gogebic-Ontonagon […]
MHS Drama Club presents Little Shop of Horrors
submitted by Jacob Mann It’s time to Feed the Plant! Manchester High School Drama Club is producing Little Shop of Horrors, a story about a meek floral assistant named Seymour Krelborn, who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his crush on his coworker. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises […]
Manchester Robotics teams holding spaghetti “dinner and a show”!
On Friday, April 20th the Manchester Robotics teams are hosting a “dinner and a show” fundraiser before the Manchester High School Drama Club’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Come out and enjoy a spaghetti dinner for $8 beginning at 5:30 pm in the High School Commons before the opening night production begins at 7 pm. Even […]
Math and Science Night will feature cement truck tug-of-war
This Friday, April 20th, Klager will host the 2018 Math & Science Night from 6 to 8 pm at Luther C. Klager Elementary School, located at 405 Ann Arbor Road. All are welcome to attend and enjoy this free community event that will feature a large number of interesting, local, hands-on museum-quality math and science-focused attractions. […]
Next Non-profit Roundtable to continue discussion of a potential Manchester Community Center
The Community Resource Center is hosting the next Manchester Area Non-Profit Round Table on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7 pm in the Village Room located at 912 City Road (lower level). All Manchester-area non-profits and churches are invited to send a representative, and any individuals with an interest in this topic are invited to attend. A Community […]
Brownie troop learns to make pottery (photos)
On April 6th, 3rd grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 40673 visited David Nelson’s Pottery Studio on Morgan Street for a hands on workshop. The girls made pinch pots, coil pots and slab mugs. This fulfilled one of the requirements for their pottery badge.
Letter to the Editor: Broadband millage best option for internet service in Sharon Township
April 14, 2018 Hello, I am writing to voice my support for the Broadband millage proposal. I support this broadband millage because it is the best option for internet service in this township and the only option that will provide internet to all residents. The lack of internet access in this township has been a […]
Public Notice: 2017 Water Quality Report for The Village of Manchester
2017 Water Quality Report for The Village of Manchester This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Manchester for the 2017 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2017. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it […]
