Public meeting to discuss cityhood set for THIS Wednesday, April 28
The public meeting with the State Boundary Commission that will be held this Wednesday, April 28 at 7 pm, is now scheduled to be held via Zoom, due to emergency orders in both Washtenaw and Ingham Counties. Join via computer or phone with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82869440511pwd=OHBzbkdlVWt3aFdJUTltMFVweUxsZz09. Password, if requested, is 3ABXXk Participants may also phone into […]
Virtual Town Hall on Michigan Senate Bill 218
Do you have questions about the new legislation targeting trans youth sponsored by Manchester’s state senator, Lana Theis? MOASH and Ann Arbor’s Neutral Zone’s Riot Youth will be hosting an Anti-Trans Legislation Town Hall on Thursday, April 29 from 5-6:30pm EST via Zoom: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/91273502495 . Join local legislators to talk about Michigan Senate Bill 218 […]
DDA will meet to introduce “social district” on April 21
A new concept in downtown planning, that is hoped to bring more customers to Manchester’s business district, is being considered by the Manchester Downtown Development Association (DDA) at its recent meetings. A preliminary discussion was held during the March 24 DDA meeting, presented by DDA commissioner Joe Jarvis. The “social district” would allow customers at […]
Cityhood public meeting will take place via zoom April 28
On Thursday, March 4, a meeting of the State Boundary Commission (SBC) was held to determine if there was adequate cause to move forward with a public hearing regarding the Village of Manchester’s request for cityhood. The three members of the Commission — chair Robin Beltramini, Richard Datema, and Chris Beland — determined after confirming […]
Planning continues for canoe race May 16
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee We have an update on the 55th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race. Our committee is working diligently to get most of our outreach live this week. The registration site is almost ready; more information will be found at the end of the article. The street […]
Washtenaw County Clean Up Day
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority is joining the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office Board of Public Works and Chelsea School District to host a Washtenaw County Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 8 am to 1 pm, at Washington Street Education Center Complex, 500 Washington Street, Chelsea (enter from N. Freer Rd.). […]
Clinton Library spring programs and services
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
Worth Repeating holds a silent auction
Submitted by Pat Sahakian Worth Repeating is holding a silent auction from April 7 until May. There are 24 donated items on display in the store window at 110 East Main. Many of these are quilted pieces created by area residents. There is also a selection of vintage items, classic Coach purses and framed art. […]
Preparations under way for 55th annual canoe race
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee Planning for the 55th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race is under way! We managed to pull off the race two months late last year, due to delays caused by the pandemic. This year we are on schedule, for Sunday, May 16. Online and mail-in registration […]
Co-op preschool to host Chili Cookoff
Add another returning event to Manchester’s list of spring and summer events! This time, it’s the annual Chili Cookoff, hosted by the Manchester Co-op Preschool. The cookoff will be held at the Manchester Sportsman Club starting at 5 pm on Saturday, April 17. Due to state regulations, only 10 cooks can be accommodated this year, […]
