Letter to the editor: The complication of an off-year school election
November 21. 2021 To the Editor: As Manchester township residents in the Columbia School District, we each had somewhat different experiences in trying to vote on November 2 on the Columbia millage proposal. None of us received written notice of the change in polling location, as pointed out by our neighbor, Dennis Kwapis, in the […]
Letter to the editor: Changes to the Leonard Preserve MiOFO controlled hunt this year
Dear Manchester Residents, Please note the changes in the Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors (MiOFO) controlled hunt in Leonard Preserve. Due to our location we have regular contact with the preserve steward. The latest study encouraged an expanded hunt zone as a result of deer overpopulation in the Preserve. While there are some signs posted, we […]
Letter to the editor: Choosing the risk of COVID-19 over the risk of the vaccine
Nov. 12, 2021 Dear Editor, I would like to know why wanting a choice is “scary”? Why does having an opposing view strike fear into people. This country is free and we have the right to have opinions. You can choose to listen or avoid listening by plugging your ears and humming. I personally like […]
Letter to the editor: Thank you for making the Caramel Apple Event a success
11-2-2021 Manchester Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank our wonderful community volunteers who gave hours of their weekend to make our Caramel Apple Event a success. We passed out 900+ caramel apples to all ages of trick and treaters. Thank you to Alber Orchards for the apples, Washtenaw County Sheriff Department for keeping us all […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 4-Nov-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 19 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 7-Oct-21 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2021
The November 2021 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. It is presented as 4 pages. Download them here: 11. 5 -1 Trumpeter Nov 2021 11. 6-2 Trumpeter Nov 2021 11. 7-3 Trumpeter Nov 2021 11. 8-4 Trumpeter Nov 2021
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS During their regular October meeting, the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinances No. 67-5 and 67-6, by authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101 et. seq., as amended), to amend articles 2.0 (Zoning Districts), 3.0 […]
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Acorn & Manchester Market
October 17, 2021 I was (at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café and Manchester Market) on October 16th for the grand opening. It was great. My visit consisted of finding a “large” variety of prepared foods hiding back in a corner, just beyond the fresh meat and fish counter. Some sauerkraut, macaroni and cheese, and meat […]
Letter to the editor: Requiring masks is as constitutional as requiring clothes
October 15, 2021 As I had lived in the Manchester school district and substitute taught in the Manchester Schools, I am still keenly interested in the lovely community. Consequently, the opposition to mask mandates in the schools concerns and baffles me. The usual complaint, as voiced by one mother on a Detroit TV broadcast, is […]
Letter to the editor: Soften your hearts, listen, and learn
10-14-2021 Dear Manchester Community: I attended last evening’s Manchester District Schools community meeting at the football field after seeing the announcement in this paper. The event was billed as an opportunity for healing. This was a very valiant attempt by Superintendent Bezeau to allow for the airing of concerns, feelings and grievances. Here are some […]
