Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan ORDINANCE NO. 55 BLIGHT ORDINANCE An ordinance to provide for the exercise of certain municipal powers of the Township of Freedom to promote the health, safety, and welfare of persons and property in the township and to provide penalties for the violation of the provisions thereof. THE TOWNSHIP OF FREEDOM […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 08-Jan-26 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:03 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 3 citizens in attendance. The board approved the 4-Dec-25 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — January 2026
The newest edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 01.1 JAN 2026 TRUM
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MANCHESTER MASTER PLAN The City of Manchester recently completed an update to its Master Plan. This is a notice of the initiation of the 63-day review period and public hearing for the draft plan in accordance with Section 41 and 43 of the […]
Letter to the editor: Co-op Preschool thanks local groups for support
December 18, 2025 The Manchester Cooperative Preschool recently held its annual Chili Cook Off fundraiser and would like to thank the local groups that continually support the preschool, and the greater Manchester community as well: The Manchester Men’s Club, Worth Repeating, The Manchester Lions Club, and Manchester Masonic Lodge #148. With heartfelt gratitude and thanks, […]
Letter to the editor: Thank you to everyone who made the luminaria happen
December 25, 2025 Thank you to all who participated in the luminaria on Christmas Eve. As always, the streets were beautifully lit to celebrate this festive season. A special thank you to the City of Manchester, the DDA, Worth Repeating, the Masonic Lodge, Ace hardware, Manchester Aggregate, the Manchester Area Historical Society, and to YOU […]
Letter to the editor: Riverside thanks volunteers for Senior Citizens’ Lunch!
12-19-25 Riverside Intermediate School would like to thank all the people and students who volunteered and helped at the Senior Citizens’ Lunch on December 3. Without all the volunteers this event would not be possible! We also want to thank all the senior citizens for attending the luncheon. Hope to see you again next year! […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID MANCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ROOFING REPLACEMENT RIVERSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL The Board of Education of Manchester Community School District, Washtenaw County, Michigan, will receive sealed bids for the roofing replacement at Riverside Intermediate School; 710 E. Main Street, Manchester, MI 48158. The work generally consists of: Removal of existing mechanically fastened PVC roofing […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2025, 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 7 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Merry Christmas and thank you from ‘the Mirror‘ — looking ahead
by Sara Swanson, Fritz Swanson, and Marsha Chartrand When we made the decision in 2022 to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it was with an eye toward the future and sustainability of the Manchester Mirror. We recognize that the Mirror needs to have a structure outside of just us if it is going to continue past […]
