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Updates from the staff of the Mirror

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Manchester Market is a diamond in the rough!

October 30, 2024 I had not shopped at the Manchester Market because [I thought] it was so expensive, until I decided to try it out. I looked around carefully and tried apples, tomatoes, and other produce. Wow! I found that they sell Lev’s Bakery–provided doughnuts at $.89 per. I was paying $1.10. They are fantastic! […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: Give Blacksmith Shop Concert Series a try

October 30, 2024 I would like to tell my fellow Manchester Mirror readers about one of the best-kept secrets in Manchester: the Blacksmith Shop Concert Series. The Manchester Area Historical Society has been sponsoring evenings of music at the Blacksmith Shop for several years. Each program has featured superb, creative musicians playing the music they love. You are missing a wonderful, interactive experience if you […]

 Sara Swanson

Do you have a piece of news to share?

by Sara Swanson Do you want to see your event or piece of news in the Mirror? Have you or a relative or a friend opened a new business, won an award, or learned something cool about the history of Manchester? Do you have another piece of news? Is your organization planning an upcoming event? […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

Job Posting Position: DPW Laborer/Backup Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator The City of Manchester is currently accepting applications for a full time DPW Laborer/Backup Water/Wastewater Operator. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, ability to work with the public in a professional manner regarding sensitive situations, ability to obtain D3 S3 licensing from the State of Michigan […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES October 8, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:02pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none   17 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — November 2024

The November 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: NOV Trumpeter

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

CITY OF MANCHESTER PUBLIC NOTICE Public Accuracy Voting Machine Test Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 5th, 2024 General Election has been scheduled for Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Manchester First Floor Conference Room, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158 The Public Accuracy […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Public Accuracy test for the November 5, 2024, General Election has been scheduled for October 18, 2024, at 9:00a.m. in the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Endorsing Lisa Moutinho for Manchester Township Trustee

October 5, 2024 To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Lisa Moutinho for Manchester Township Trustee and am urging my fellow Manchester Township residents to vote for her on November 5. Lisa has been a trustee for eight years. I have attended most township board meetings in the past few years. Lisa is always […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: WISD Special Education Millage

October 1, 2024 On November 5, 2024, voters will be asked to consider renewing a Washtenaw Intermediate School District Special Education Millage. If approved, the 12-year, 2.3826 mill renewal would cover unreimbursed special education costs. In Washtenaw County, more than 6,000 students, or 1 in 7 students, receive special education services, plus almost 900 additional […]

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