Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – September 2018

The July & August 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: September 2018 Trumpeter 2Scan_0001

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Public Notice: Manchester Village

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING September 17, 2018, 7:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the hearing […]

 Sara Swanson

Farmers Market Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Chicken and Veggies

This summer, the Manchester Farmers Market has partnered with University of Michigan School of Public Health student Rachel Lowry to provide shoppers with nutritious recipes based on ingredients that can be found at the farmers market each week. In addition to the recipe, she is providing a farmers market shopping list. A packet of recipes can […]

 Sara Swanson

A look ahead to local elections on the November ballot

  Now that we’ve come out of the August primary, we can look ahead to November’s election and at the multiple local elections of interest.  While none of the townships are having elections, the Village council has three seats up this fall and three current council members (Cynthia Dresch, Marsha Chartrand, and Amelia Woods) running […]

 Sara Swanson

Sharon Mills holding history-focused open house

Interested in local history? The county will be holding an open house at Sharon Mills on Sunday, August 26th from 1 to 4 pm. Learn about the mill’s varied uses over time with a focus on Henry Ford’s influence. The mill, which is a State Historic Site, is a located within a Washtenaw County Park […]

 Sara Swanson

Tour the Consumers Energy pumping station

Have you ever wondered about the large industrial-looking building on Pleasant Lake Road just west of Freedom Township hall and Fredonia Grocery? It is the Consumers Energy Freedom pumping station and if you have ever wanted to get a closer look, now is your chance. Consumers Energy, which will be participating in the Safety Planning Seminar on […]

 Sara Swanson

Fairies at the Farmers Market (photos)

Last Thursday, the Manchester Farmers Market held its annual Fairy Festival. As it coincided with the downtown’s 3rd Thursday Event, fairy fun spilled over onto Main and Adrian Streets!

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Birding hike set at Watkins Lake

Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is one of the top birding spots in the county. On Saturday, August 25th from 8 to 10 am, a Washtenaw County Parks expert, Kelsey Dehring, will lead attendees on a birding stroll through the State Park and County Preserve. Bring binoculars if you have a pair, but don’t let […]

 Sara Swanson

Art Kettle calls for entries for first event

The Art Kettle, Manchester’s new Community Cultural Center and Artist Residency located at 121 West Main Street, has put out a call for entries from artists and makers with ties to Manchester for its opening show, Manchester Ties.  Owner Laura Earle explained, “As you may have noticed, there’s been a great deal of activity at the […]

 Sara Swanson

Bridge over Austin Rd going down to 1-lane

In Manchester Township, the Austin Road bridge over the Raisin River east of the Village between M-52 and Neal Road will be down to one lane with two-way traffic controlled by temporary traffic lights starting next Monday, August 27th through October as the Washtenaw County Road Commision begins work to preserve the bridge.