Letter to the Editor: Lots of misinformation out there on Broadband Proposal
April 16, 2018 Let’s be honest… There is a lot of misinformation out there about the upcoming Broadband Vote for Sharon Township from those who either don’t understand the technology, or want to obscure the real reasons behind their opposition. Here are a few things we know… The technology being proposed WILL NOT become obsolete in […]
Letter to the Editor: Vote “NO” to fast internet at expense of farmers
April 16, 2018 Good Day, I am writing as a Sharon Township resident who is opposed to the new millage for broadband Internet. My family has struggled for years to get good Internet. We have tried everything from the cell phone hot spots to satellite Internet. None of those have been the perfect match for […]
Letter to the Editor: Lets get what we ALL need before what SOME want
April 17, 2018 When I first moved to the area I knew the pitfalls of internet access, still, my wife and I both work from home and conduct heavy video conferencing. Our children score very high academically and use the internet daily for schoolwork. My son has a medical device implant that requires the internet […]
Letter to the Editor: State Representative Lasinski supports Sharon Broadband ballot proposal
submitted by Sharon Township Supervisor, Peter Psarouthakis: Do you have something you want Manchester to know? Send your letter to the editor to themanchestermirror@gmail.com. Note: Because of the proximity to the election, the Manchester Mirror will only accept pre-vote letters to the editor on the topic of the Broadband in Sharon Township until Saturday April 28th […]
Public Notice: Manchester Village Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hearing
MANCHESTER VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT May 16, 2018 7:00 PM –Group Day-Care Homes and Day-Care Centers Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI. […]
Letter to the Editor: Broadband millage best option for internet service in Sharon Township
April 14, 2018 Hello, I am writing to voice my support for the Broadband millage proposal. I support this broadband millage because it is the best option for internet service in this township and the only option that will provide internet to all residents. The lack of internet access in this township has been a […]
Letter to the Editor: Student in support of Sharon’s broadband proposal
April 14, 2018 My name is Logan Reppert and I am an eighth grade student at Manchester Middle School. I live in Sharon Township, and it has always been a struggle to get good Internet. This makes it very difficult to complete homework assignments, research topics that are of interest to me, watch videos, or […]
Public Notice: 2017 Water Quality Report for The Village of Manchester
2017 Water Quality Report for The Village of Manchester This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Manchester for the 2017 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2017. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis April 5, 2018
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Apr-18 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Four Board members were present (quorum) with 25 public in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Mar-18 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]
Guest Editorial: Sharon Township Broadband proposal offers citizens a choice for the future
The Manchester Mirror takes no position on the issue being discussed. Editorials are by local leaders or experts with specific knowledge of a topic and may contain opinions. Views expressed in any editorial are always exclusively those of the author. by Kathleen Feldkamp Graddy, Sharon Broadband YES The technology revolution and farming is an issue that […]