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 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Remembering Anna Alber

March 6, 2026 By now, you’ve seen Anna Alber — Mrs. Alber’s obituary. I met her in her late sixties, and my family purchased the fifth-generation apple orchard and cider mill from her children in 2000 — a divide that never really closes. As such, I don’t know her as well as many of you […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Mar-26 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:11 p.m. at the Township Hall.  Four board members were present (quorum) with 13 citizens in attendance.  No citizen participation.  The board approved the 5-Feb-2026 meeting minutes as […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Freedom Township Notice of Public Hearing/Special Meeting Fiscal Budget 2026-2027 Freedom Township Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, MI 48158 March 10, 2026, 7:30pm The Freedom Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 4/1/2026-3/31/2027 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — March 2026

The newest edition of Manchester’s newsletter for seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. MAR 2026 Trumpeter. Want to join to the Manchester Senior Citizens Council? Download their membership form here: Member Form. Want to visit senior cafes in other Washtenaw communities? Check out the list here: Senior Cafe 2.26.26.

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Meeting Notice The Freedom Township Board of Review The Freedom Twp. Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, Mi 48158 The Freedom Township March Board of Review will meet on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00pm-7:00pm — Organizational Meeting  (No property assessment appeals will be heard at this meeting) Monday, March 9, 2026, 2:00pm-5:00pm […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Community Resource Center

Manchester Community Resource Center Public Notice of Annual Meeting When: Wednesday, March 18, 2025, Immediately following the 5:30pm regular board meeting. Where: CRC Office at 710 E. Main St., Manchester (Zoom option is available) Contact the CRC for more information at info@manchestercrc.org

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES February 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall  Meeting called to order at 8:00pm  Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none   4 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

 CITY OF MANCHESTER BOARD OF REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE  The City of Manchester Board of Review will meet at:  912 City Road  Manchester, MI 48158  on the following days:  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:30 AM – organizational meeting  Monday, March 16, 2026 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM  […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Township

TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS As required by the General Property Tax Act, public notice is hereby given by the Township of Manchester, that the 2026 March Board of Review will meet on the following days at the Manchester Township Hall located at 275 S Macomb, Manchester, Michigan, for the purpose […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The Bridgewater Township Board of Review for 2026 will be held at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Ml 48158 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm — Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and […]