Washtenaw County board openings
by Sara Swanson Do you have an expertise that could benefit the whole county? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you could bring a Manchester perspective to a county-wide body? The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions on various boards, committees, and commissions […]
League of Women Voters of Michigan hosts panel on election certification process
submitted by Mary Seelhorst, League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County Election experts joined the League of Women Voters of Michigan recently to discuss the role of the Board of State Canvassers and its process for certifying elections in Michigan. With Election Day coming up on Nov. 8 and past attempts to undermine the integrity […]
Washtenaw County hosts team from the Fine and Fee Justice Center
submitted by Crystal S. Campbell, Washtenaw County Earlier in the summer, Washtenaw County was selected to participate in the second cohort of Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice (CCFFJ). The cohort kicked off last week with a site visit from members of the national CCFFJ team, including members of the Fine and Fee […]
Village decides to use ARPA funding to complete lead and copper replacement project
by Marsha Chartrand It has been almost a year since an alarming-sounding notice was sent out by the Village of Manchester in response to action levels of lead found during recent water testing in the village. Most homes built prior to 1978 have at one time had lead, galvanized, or copper lines leading from the […]
Dana Andrews resigns from Village Council; replacement trustee sought
On September 20, 2022, Village Council Trustee Dana Andrews, who has served on the Council since October 2011, submitted his letter of resignation as a Village Councilor for the Village of Manchester. “His presence on Village Council will be missed,“ said Michael Sessions, Village Manager. Council is responsible, based on the General Law Village Act, […]
Worth Repeating grants top $50,000
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating reached a milestone after 2½ years. In September, Worth Repeating reached a goal of more than $50,000 returned to the community. Since March of 2021, the store authorized $51,896.28 in cash grants to local charities, Manchester parks, and the Manchester Community Schools. Another $1,630 in merchandise was given […]
Help monarch butterflies by collecting common milkweed seeds for WCCD
Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting common milkweed seeds in Washtenaw County from now until November 18, 2022. Their milkweed efforts will support Pollinator Partnership’s Project Wingspan program, a grassroots Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. This program is designed to support Monarch butterflies, and declining pollinators and insects, and, […]
Fill out the 5 Healthy Towns survey for a chance to score Lions tickets!
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns We are two weeks into the 5 Healthy Towns survey (5HFsurvey.com) and community members are stepping up to the plate. As of October 3, we have received 521 total responses. Chelsea has 212 responses, Dexter 135, Grass Lake 84, Stockbridge 51 (including Gregory and Munith), and Manchester 39. […]
Five candidates participate in school board forum
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted a school board candidate forum Sunday evening in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. Five of the six candidates participated including Michael Tindall, Rebecca Harvey, Julie Lutton, Sandra Wiitala, and James Stewart. Eric Coval did not attend. The event was moderated by Theresa Herron. If you were […]
Manchester United Methodist Church adopts a welcoming statement inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church There should always be a place for everyone at church. The congregation of Manchester United Methodist Church adopted a welcoming statement earlier this summer that affirmed their commitment to creating an inclusive body of faith, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. While the church has long practiced an openness to […]
