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 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

CITY OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL VACANCY The City of Manchester is accepting letters of interest from qualified residents interested in serving on the Manchester City Council following the passing of City Councilor Marsha Chartrand. The position will go until November 2028. To be eligible for appointment to the City Council, an individual must […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES August 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Schaible, Huehl absent-none   4 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]

 Sara Swanson

Losing Marsha

by Sara Swanson I am sad to announce the passing of Marsha Chartrand, a founder of the Manchester Mirror, my co-editor, and my friend. The paper would not have gotten off the ground without her involvement, and we will miss her knowledge of decades of Manchester history, newspaper industry experience, and moral compass. Although she […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Aug-26 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. The board approved the 04-Jun-26 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Township

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Manchester Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 07:00 pm at the Manchester Township Offices, located at 275 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158. PURPOSE: The purpose of this […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES July 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall  Meeting called to order at 8:00pm  Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Schaible, Huehl absent-none   6 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Sharon Township

SHARON TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF RESOLUTION Notice is hereby given that the Township Board for Sharon Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan adopted Resolution 26-07-14 at its regular meeting on July 14, 2026. Resolution 26-07-14 approves a 12-month moratorium on the acceptance and/or processing of any applications for power generation facilities. The moratorium will last […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

NOTICE OF ELECTION FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN AUGUST 4, 2026, PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Freedom Township: Notice is hereby given that a state primary election will be held in Freedom Township on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following location (all accessible […]

 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  August 4th, 2026, State Primary Election has been scheduled for Monday, July 20th, 5:30 PM. in the City of Manchester Council Chambers Room, located in the lower level of City Hall, 912 City Road, […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF  BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in said governmental units on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The State Primary Election is being held for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices:   Governor, United State […]