Ruth VanBogelen selected as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner
This spring, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation asked for nominations of individuals from all five towns from which one Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner would be selected. Ruth VanBogelen from Manchester was nominated along with Dawn Cuddie from Grass Lake, Joe DeBoe from Grass Lake, Annie Lavergne from Grass Lake, Dr. Gary Manard from […]
Broadband Task Force offers update on achieving broadband equity by 2022
submitted by Broadband Task Force At the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session meeting last evening, the Broadband Task Force provided an update on their work to bridge the digital divide in our rural townships. Chair of the Task Force and Sharon Township resident Barb Fuller stated the following in her opening remarks, “You […]
Road work advisory- Bartlett Road in Bridgewater Township
Starting Monday, October 26, Gerken Paving will begin a road resurfacing project on Bartlett Road between the county line and Allen Road in Bridgewater Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route. The road […]
Guidelines for Staying COVID-safe this Halloween
from the Washtenaw County Health Department During fall holidays like Halloween, it’s important to be COVID-safe! Things will look different this year, but we can still have fun and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face coverings, social distancing, washing our hands often, and staying home when sick. When celebrating Halloween or other fall […]
Board of Commissioners seeking volunteers for Commission on Aging
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for people to volunteer for positions on the Washtenaw County Commission on Aging. The Board of Commissioners will make these appointments at its upcoming session on November 18, 2020 at 6:45 pm. Individuals interested in applying should apply online at https://ewashtenaw.formstack.com/forms/board_application. If you are unable to submit […]
CRC continues to help Manchester through rain, snow … and pandemic
Challenges abound, but the challenges often tend to bring new opportunities with them, observes Laura Seyfried, Director at the Community Resource Center (CRC) in Manchester. The CRC’s mission is to “serve individuals and families in need by offering effective programs that improve their lives, promote volunteerism, and enhance the welfare of the Manchester community.” By […]
Consumers Energy holds “virtual” open house to discuss Freedom Compressor Plant
A planned open house and tour of the newly expanded Freedom Compressor Station had to be switched to a virtual format last weekend due to a significant “uptick” in COVID-19 cases across the state and in Washtenaw County in particular. The stated purpose of the event was to improve communication between Consumers/CMS Energy, the owner/operators […]
GoFundMe set up for family affected by weekend house fire
On Saturday afternoon, Manchester and Chelsea Fire Departments responded to a house fire on East Duncan Street near Riverside Drive. It is suspected that faulty wiring in the attic of the historic home may have led to the fire, which caused extensive smoke and water damage to the home. Restoration specialists were on the scene […]
Bridgewater & Freedom join Sharon and Manchester Townships in offering free wifi in their parking lots
submitted by Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force Responding to the stay-at-home stay-safe era, the Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force (BBTF) is providing parking lot WiFi internet connections to seven township halls in under- and unserved areas of the county. The BBTF is grateful to the townships for their willingness to partner in helping […]
Washtenaw Conservation District asks for input from residents of the Upper-Middle portion of the Huron River Watershed
The Washtenaw Conservation District (WCCD ) announced last week that a new Watershed Management Plan is being proposed by the Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) for the Upper-Middle portion of the Huron River. The Upper-Middle potion of the watershed includes the northeast section of Sharon Township and northern half of Freedom Township, including Pleasant Lake. […]
