Vacant building ordinance passes
“It’s a safety issue, not a punitive measure,“ said Village President Pat Vailliencourt after Village Council voted unanimously on Monday, August 1, to ratify the new Vacant Building Safety Ordinance and a related Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance. According to the newly passed ordinance, which becomes effective on August 30, vacant property is defined as a […]
Local non-partisan candidates set for November election
Non-partisan candidates for Manchester Community Schools Board of Education, Manchester Village Council, and a newly-forming Commission to write a City Charter should the village decide to become a city were due to file their candidacy by July 22, 2022, for the November 8 election. Candidates who filed by the deadline are as follows: Manchester Community […]
WCSO: Scammers pretending to be police officers
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that our office will never contact you demanding payment for an outstanding warrant. If you receive one of these calls, it is a scam and you should hang up immediately. Recently, we have received several calls for service involving law enforcement […]
2022 Run Manchester results
submitted by Daniella Kippnick, The FIRST Robotics Teams of Manchester #6081 and #11193 Thank you to everyone who participated in 2022 Run Manchester and to the residents for your understanding of the noise and the temporary closure of Main Street from the east side of the 4-way stop to Riverside, and a huge thank-you to […]
Clinton Library to host nature and wellness challenge
submitted by Tamara Denby We are truly fortunate to live in Michigan, home to the longest freshwater coastline in the world, four Great Lakes, thousands of smaller inland lakes, state parks, county parks, Metroparks, local and township parks, several rivers, walking/cycling trails, and more! So, is it any wonder that the staff of the Clinton […]
WCRC this week
In Manchester Township, Herman Rd between Deer Valley Ln and Grossman Rd will continue to have intermittent lane closures this week for drainage improvements. Additionally, Van Tuyle Rd between US-12 and Lemm Rd will have daytime road closures this week for a culvert replacement. Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater Township will continue to have a […]
2022 August primary election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Manchester-area voters went to the polls yesterday to vote in a judicial race and in primaries for the state house and state senate. Republicans also voted in primaries for governor and U.S. congressional representative. Voter turnout was down from the 2020 August primary election, which had turnout ranging between 36.29% and 43.46%, […]
Eagle Scout project to benefit the playground at local church
submitted by Luke and Lisa Somerville Luke Somerville is planning to do some much-needed maintenance on Manchester United Methodist Church’s playground. Luke’s Eagle Scout project includes making repairs and replacements to the play structure, replacing the wood border, adding wood chips, and adding a tetherball pole. “I’ve been in Scouts since the third grade. Now […]
Ticket sales and auction open for Farm to Table event benefiting 5 Healthy Towns Farmers Markets
submittted by Shawn Personke, Farm to Table co-chair Calling all farmers market fans! Tickets for the seventh annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast are now on sale. And the virtual auction benefiting the Chelsea, Grass Lake, Dexter, Stockbridge, and Manchester farmers markets opens Aug. 7. With the Farm to Table Fabulous Feast […]
WCRC reminder: no election signs in the road right-of-way
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Another election season is here, which means we are already seeing political signs popping up like bunnies along the road. Signs of any kind should not be placed in the road right-of-way. These unauthorized signs can become safety hazards by blocking sight distance at public road intersections, distracting drivers from […]
