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Updates from the staff of the Mirror

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: State Representative Lasinski supports Sharon Broadband ballot proposal

submitted by Sharon Township Supervisor, Peter Psarouthakis: Do you have something you want Manchester to know? Send your letter to the editor to themanchestermirror@gmail.com. Note: Because of the proximity to the election, the Manchester Mirror will only accept pre-vote letters to the editor on the topic of the Broadband in Sharon Township until Saturday April 28th […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Manchester Village Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hearing

MANCHESTER VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT May 16, 2018 7:00 PM –Group Day-Care Homes and Day-Care Centers Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI. […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: Student in support of Sharon’s broadband proposal

April 14, 2018 My name is Logan Reppert and I am an eighth grade student at Manchester Middle School. I live in Sharon Township, and it has always been a struggle to get good Internet. This makes it very difficult to complete homework assignments, research topics that are of interest to me, watch videos, or […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Bridgewater Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis April 5, 2018

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Apr-18 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Four Board members were present (quorum) with 25 public in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Mar-18 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Guest Editorial: Sharon Township Broadband proposal offers citizens a choice for the future

The Manchester Mirror takes no position on the issue being discussed. Editorials are by local leaders or experts with specific knowledge of a topic and may contain opinions. Views expressed in any editorial are always exclusively those of the author. by Kathleen Feldkamp Graddy, Sharon Broadband YES The technology revolution and farming is an issue that […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Wireless is the way to go, vote no

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: I support the Sharon Broadband initiative

April 8th, 2018 I have been a resident of Sharon Township for 15 years. I am attracted to the rural environment, with our beautiful forests and fields. I support the Sharon Broadband initiative to finance installation of fiber-optic cable to each resident for high speed internet service. In the 21st century, being engaged and informed […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Racial stereotyping isn’t my Manchester

April 8, 2018 One day last week, one or possibly several homes were broken into in the Manchester area and the break-in(s) were caught on a video camera. At several places in Manchester that day, I heard that it was a “black guy” that was responsible. What if it had not been an African-American? What […]