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Updates from the staff of the Mirror

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Manchester residents need to show more respect for the American Flag

Dear Editor, I am writing to inform the residents of this fine community about Flag etiquette. Two Fridays ago, we had a wonderful parade, and as cars, tractors, and even the color guard from the legion passed by not many showed respect to the flags of the United States. The proper thing to do to show respect not only […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis 3-Aug-17

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Aug-17 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 p.m. Four Board members were present (quorum) with 15 public in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Jun-17 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Special meeting of the Manchester Township Board

NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP A SPECIAL MEETING of the Manchester Township Board will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 South Macomb Street. This is an informational meeting with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and concerned residents living on Schleweis Road. Danell S. Proctor, Clerk Manchester Township […]

 Sara Swanson

Roadwork update – week of 7-17-17

This week, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be milling and resurfacing Scio Church Road between Gunther Rd and Steinbach Rd on Wednesday, July 19th. Scio Chuch Road will be closed along that stretch with a suggested detour from Gunther Rd to Liberty Rd to Steinbach Rd. Also starting Wed., further east on Scio Church Road, the Road […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – July/August 2017

The July/August 2017 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: JULY -AUGUST TRUMPETER NEWSLETTER 2017 (1)

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Resource 4th of July week hours

The Manchester Community Resource Center office and food pantry will be closed for the holiday on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. They will, however be open Wednesday from 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm.  

 Sara Swanson

Roadwork update – week of 6-26-17

This week and next, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be crack-sealing Austin Road in Bridgewater Township between Clinton Road and Schneider Road beginning today, June 26th and ending by July 7th.

 Sara Swanson

Thank you from the Miller family

submitted by Kent Miller Jacob’s Inaugural Art Exhibit, held at the Pearl Street Studio in Ypsilanti on June 2, was well attended with many generous comments on his work. A big shout out to Khadijah Kolleck of MAKE Art inAnn Arbor and Carolyn McCarthy of Pearl Street Studio or making this happen. And a huge Thank You to everyone who […]

 Fritz Swanson

Adult pickup soccer seeks Manchester area players

Gary Seguin, Board President of the Manchester District Library, recently placed the following classified advertisement in The Mirror: “Looking for soccer players (age 10-66) for pick-up soccer. No skill required. Go to Tate Park in Clinton across from McDonald’s on Sundays about 5:30pm. Show up and play.” This intrepid reporter answered the call, along with local […]

 Sara Swanson

Roadwork update

It’s road work season and Manchester area roads are no exception. This week the Washtenaw County Road Commission has closed Sharon Valley Road over the Raisin River to collect soil boring data. The road will re-open by Thursday, June 8th. The posted detour takes drivers down Prospect Hill Rd, Easudes Rd, and Sharon Hollow Rd. […]