Editorial: Local governments & citizens must work together to head off future Flint-like water crisis
Editor’s Note: While the Manchester Mirror takes no position on political issues, we will occasionally provide space for commentary from community members with expertise. by Scott Brown Executive Director of Michigan Lake & Stream Associations One of the things I value most about serving as Executive Director of Michigan Lake and Stream Associations and […]
Letter to the editor: Earth Day 2016 – Trees 4 Earth!
April 12th, 2016 Dear Manchester, Our planet is currently losing over 15 billion trees each year due to deforestation, land development, and bad forest management (that is roughly 48 football fields every minute). Earth Day Network is announcing Trees for the Earth (#Trees4Earth), a plan to plant 7.8 billion trees by Earth Day’s 50th in 2020. That is one tree […]
Does the Manchester area need a roundabout?
Does the Pleasant Lake, M-52 intersection need a roundabout? The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has opened a survey (which can be taken HERE) to county residents, to gather opinions on the roundabouts we already have in Washtenaw County. With fifteen roundabouts in place and three more planned in the next two years, the WCRC has […]
Letter to the editor: 6ft fences detrimental to sense of community on Pleasant Lake
April 9, 2016 To members of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission: I live on Pleasant Lake and have done so for over 20 years. I feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful environment and have wonderful neighbors. It is a peaceful way to live and as a 77 year old […]
The Manchester Mirror in print!
Since November 2013, The Manchester Mirror has been only available online. While the Mirror has a large online following, in order to reach local residents without reliable internet access, the staff has decided to move into print as well. We will continue to publish our new editions online on Monday mornings, but now will also distribute a […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – April 2016
The April 2016 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: APRIL NEWSLETTER 2016
Increased Sheriff’s Presence During March Madness
Noticed an increased sheriff’s presence while driving around Washtenaw county? The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the U of M Department of Public Safety, and Pittsfield Department of Public Safety have stepped-up enforcement through March 16th-April 4th. This Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over increase is due to the holidays, high school and […]
Township Meetings Rescheduled Due to Presidential Primary
Due to the primary election to be held on Tuesday, March 8, the Freedom Township and Manchester Township Boards of Trustees have rescheduled their regular monthly meetings to Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Freedom’s board will meet at 8pm at the Freedom Township Hall. Manchester’s board will meet at 7pm at Manchester’s Township Hall.
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – March 2016
The February 2016 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: MARCH TRUMPETER 2016 Note from Trumpeter’s Editor Marg Jacob: Calendar changes – Pastor David Bucholtz of Bethel UCC will be coming to lunch with us on Thursday, March 10th.
Letter to the Editor: Take Advantage of a Fresh Start
Feb. 9, 2016 Dear Manchester, It’s February. All of us who decided to start taking better care of ourselves or our families in the New Year are succumbing to the realities of schedules, competing interests and the belief taking daily care is too hard. Some of us may have given up already. The desire to […]
