Manchester needs a Community Center. Meanwhile, the Ackerson Building sits empty.
The Manchester Community Schools board of education began debating the closing of the Nellie Ackerson building, located at 410 City Road, in the spring of 2016. At the time, it held the district’s administrative services and preschool program, and it rented space to the Co-op Preschool and Manchester Community Resource Center. Over the summer of […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition hosts successful health and wellness forum
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC), the Manchester Non-Profit Roundtable, and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation jointly hosted a successful community health and wellness forum on Monday, January 13, at the Two Black Sheep Restaurant. Our goal was to educate interested community members on the ongoing Manchester Wellness Coalition […]
Manchester UMW donates to local senior citizens
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church For three years, the women at Manchester United Methodist Church have held a "Forgotten Christmas Sale" during their Christmas in the Village event and donated the profits to an area charity. The Manchester United Methodist Women (MUMW) gather used Christmas ornaments, decor and other holiday items and […]
Manchester Mens Club hosting 2020 Ice Skating Party
The Annual Manchester Men's Club Ice Skating Party has been planned for Saturday, January, 25th, from 1 to 5:30 pm on the rink in Wurster Park. Everyone is invited to attend and there is no charge. Terris Ahrens of the Manchester Mens Club stated, "Join us on the rink for some skating, and enjoy hot […]
Manchester District Library hosts Feburary events and community groups for all ages
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library’s mission is to be our community’s connection to the world of ideas, imagination, and knowledge. In addition to popular fiction, current DVDs, free wifi, public computers, and more, providing a wide variety of programming for all ages is an integral part of that mission. The […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting – Jan 14, 2020
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps This is the first report of what we hope will be many about local township board meetings. We are still seeking volunteers to cover these meetings! If you are interested in joining the Community Reporter Corps email themanchestermirror@gmail.com or call 734-328-1386. Manchester Township Board Meeting – Jan 14, 2020 All […]
Manchester Community Schools Foundation: 2019, A year in review
submitted by Shea Van Vuuren, Manchester Community Schools Foundation The Manchester Community Schools Foundation had a wonderful year in 2019, combining new events with annual favorites. We were able to provide grants and scholarships to benefit the students of Manchester Community Schools through the generosity and support of the Manchester Community. We began 2019 with […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township Washtenaw County, Michigan Cemetery Ordinance Ordinance 95 An ordinance to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by establishing regulations relating to the operation, control, and management of cemeteries owned by the Township of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan; to provide penalties for the violation of the ordinance, and to repeal all ordinances […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION NO. 19-14 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CEMETERY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP OWNED CEMETERY’S WHEREAS, Manchester Township owns property being used as a cemetery and an Ordinance was drafted related to the operation, control, and management of cemeteries in the Township; and WHEREAS, a public hearing […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
RESOLUTION NO. 19-15 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW LOCAL RESIDENTS TO PROTEST IN WRITING TO THE 2020 BOARD OF REVIEW Manchester Township Board of Trustees WHEREAS, in order to ease the burden on taxpayers, the Assessor and the Board of Review; and WHEREAS, to ensure that all taxpayers have an equal opportunity to be heard by […]
