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 Marsha Chartrand

Biggby project will not continue

by Marsha Chartrand After many months of deliberations and numerous site plan revisions, the developers of the property at 327 W Main St, who had planned to open a Biggby Coffee business at the location, have notified the village that they will not continue to pursue their application. “For Sale“ signs appeared in the windows […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Building and Grounds Department honored at October school board meeting

submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools As we continue to “Rebuild the Wheel” in the MCS, we honor and recognize our unbelievable MCS Buildings and Grounds Department throughout the month of October 2022! We recognized them at the Monday, October 17, 2022, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting. The team includes: […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Frost kills off flies that had spread virus among local deer herd

by Marsha Chartrand Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is an acute, infectious, and often fatal viral disease of some wild ruminants, in particular deer. This malady is characterized by extensive hemorrhages and has been responsible for significant deaths in deer herds in Michigan over the past few years. Recently, Ken Beasley, who lives near the Bridgewater/Freedom […]

 Sara Swanson

2022 General Election Guide for the Manchester Area Voters

by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, November 8, Manchester-area residents will be able to vote in the General Election at their usual polling place, their township hall, from 7am to 8pm. If you aren’t currently registered to vote, you can register in person up through election day with proof of residency. New districts were drawn last […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Beauty by Kellie Dawna expands services

by Marsha Chartrand There is exciting news at Beauty By Kellie Dawna, in the Main Street Suites on the upper level of Comerica Bank. Jill VonH Nails has been working part time in Kellie’s studio since January but now will be moving to Manchester full time starting November 1. Her new hours will be Monday, […]

 Marsha Chartrand

WCSO September 2022 report of police services in the village

submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office During the month of September, there were 175 calls for service. During this time, 101 traffic stops were made, resulting in 25 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On September 17, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 500 block of Adrian Street for report of […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC roadwork this week

Only Sharon Township will have Washtenaw County Road Commission work this week. Waldo Rd between Peckins Rd and M-52 will have intermittent lane closure for gravel resurfacing. 

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester lagging in the latest 5HF survey results!

by Marsha Chartrand The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation spends more than $1 million per year in our five healthy towns of Chelsea, Manchester, Dexter, Grass Lake, and Stockbridge. The Foundation wants to spend it on things that make a difference to you, and they’d like to know how that’s changed since 2020. That’s the reasoning […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

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 […]