Recycling bins moved from grocery store to Township Hall
Manchester Township announced last week that the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority drop-off recycling bins were moved last Wednesday from their position at the Manchester Market nearby to the rear parking lot at the Manchester Township Hall located at 275 S. Macomb Street. The move has been planned since the Manchester Market changed owners. The placement […]
Wisconsin community group visits Manchester to learn about Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers Market & Café On Monday, May 23, a group of people interested in opening a multipurpose space in Denmark, Wisconsin—that may include a café and a gathering space along with a market for local products—visited Acorn Farmers Market & Café. Theresa Herron, the current Acorn Board Chair, met with the group […]
Walk to School Wednesdays wrap-up
“You can’t rain on our parade!“ Although there may have been a few walkers who were wishing for the nicer weather of the previous days, there was a great turnout for the final Walk to School Wednesday after a two-year hiatus on May 18, 2022. The “reunion” of the walkers — both student and adult […]
Chelsea Hospital and SRSLY Manchester launch ‘Manchester Matters’ campaign to support youth mental health
submitted by SRSLY Manchester May is Mental Health Month, and this year Manchester youth are commemorating with the launch of Manchester Matters, a youth-led campaign focused on the well-being of the Manchester community and reducing the stigma around mental illness. “With the introduction of this new campaign, it means we’re done talking about ‘some’ things, […]
WCRC dust-control operation in Sharon Township
Unpaved roads throughout Sharon Township will continue to have a rolling dust-control operation this week through June 3. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, by phone at (734) 327-6696 or via email at harrisk@wcroads.org.
Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association issues statement on school shootings and safety
submitted by Washtenaw ISD After the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) is issuing a statement on school shootings and safety. The WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and the nine public school districts in Washtenaw County: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Chelsea School District, […]
Opportunity for seniors to volunteer in classrooms
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Washtenaw County’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is currently recruiting income-eligible individuals, ages 55 or older, for a rewarding opportunity to provide educational support and mentorship to youth in local schools, daycare settings, Head Start Programs, and other youth facilities throughout the county. Volunteers receive a […]
Canoe/Kayak Race a great success!
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the Canoe/Kayak Race Committee The 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race is in the books. This year, the weather on the third Sunday in May was awesome. The river was not too high or too low. Eighty-two canoes and kayaks completed the course. The best time was 34:12 by […]
Consumers Energy announces site work at M-52 station
by Marsha Chartrand Consumers Energy will be doing work on its Reg Station at 10951 M-52 starting May 23 and going through the week of July 22. During this time, there will be construction vehicles and workers on-site. In addition, on May 27, the company will be venting odorized gas from the station. “During this […]
