Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Manchester Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budgets for fiscal year 2024–25 at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 S Macomb St, on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Possible budget amendments to 2023–24 will also be considered. The property tax millage […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES May 14, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:05pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible, absent — none. 10 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Michigan to monitor smog in eight counties amid switch to summer gasoline
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Saturday is the last day for gasoline retailers to make the annual changeover to cleaner-burning, summer-grade fuel. Meanwhile, state agriculture officials have announced plans to monitor ozone levels in eight counties “as an extra measure” to reduce smog. The Clean Air Act gives the Environmental Protection Agency the authority […]
Gun control groups aim to close ‘loophole’ in Michigan protection orders
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Gun control advocates are pushing for Michigan’s Democratic-led Legislature to close what they say is a loophole in the state’s personal protection order laws: firearm relinquishment. When issuing a restraining order to stop threats, violence or harassment against an individual — also known as PPOs — judges can choose to bar the […]
EV transition a slow go in Michigan. It needs 100,000 chargers, has 3,300
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Standing on the porch of Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel in 2021, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed that soon, Michigan’s western shoreline would boast “the best new road trip for electric vehicle owners in America.” As she unveiled the plan to build a reliable public EV charging network called the Lake Michigan Circuit, Whitmer […]
Donald Trump guilty on all counts: Michigan reacts. He’s still on ballot
by Bridge Staff (Bridge Michigan) Donald J. Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felonies, after a New York jury on Thursday convicted him of 34 counts of financial crimes related to a hush money scheme. Trump is the likely Republican candidate for president and locked in a tight race in […]
City Council hosting open house on County’s upcoming mental health/public safety millage decision
by Sara Swanson As we’ve previously reported, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is considering whether or not to put the Mental Health & Public Safety Millage passed in 2020 up for renewal and if so, whether to separate out the public safety components from the mental health components on the ballot. This is particularly […]
Meet the new Riverside principal and Varsity football coach
submitted by Dr. Bradley Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools It is with great pride and excitement that we share with you the news that Mr. Josh Lindeman is our new Principal at Riverside Intermediate School and our new Manchester High School Varsity Football Coach! Josh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in school leadership, and […]
Talcott recognized for outstanding service to youth
submitted by Washtenaw Camp Placement A local resident has been recognized for outstanding service during 12 years as Executive Director of Washtenaw Camp Placement (WCP), a 62 year old non-profit organization that serves local youth. Matthew Tarver-Wahlquist, her successor, presented Jane Talcott of Freedom Township the first annual award named for her. It reads, “For […]
