School Board discusses and approves preparedness and response plan
by Claire Pajka The Manchester Community School Board met briefly on Google Meet at 6 pm on Monday, August 10 with all members of the board present, and 25 members of the public in virtual attendance. The bulk of the meeting was spent with new Superintendent Brad Bezeau explaining the Manchester Preparedness and Response Plan. […]
New owners, new life for Manchester Market building
Since February 2019, the former Manchester Market building has sat empty and alone on West Main Street. Speculation about the possibility of a new grocery store coming to town has arisen periodically; but hopes have been dashed numerous times. After 18 months, on August 4, the uncertainty ended. A roll-off dumpster suddenly appeared. Vehicles were […]
Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve now a Network to Freedom site
submitted by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is pleased to announce that Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve has been accepted as a site in the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (NPS) for its connection to the Underground Railroad. It is the first […]
From Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café: More than just local produce
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Meghan Berry, the Acorn Market Manager. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive […]
Sharon Township board discusses online tax payments, election results
by Claire Pajka The brief Sharon Township Board meeting was held on Thursday August 6, with six members of the public, and four members of the board in attendance. Clerk Kimberley Potocki was absent. After the June 23 meeting minutes were approved, Peter Psarouthakis gave the Supervisor’s Report, and stated that the only incident on […]
What’s in the River?
by Claire Pajka (This is part one of a three-part article series on pollution in the River Raisin.) Once a productive waterway full of sturgeon, the River Raisin took a miserable turn with decades of neglect and unregulated industrial and agricultural practices, to the point where a few miles of the Raisin claimed a spot […]
Manchester Township sets virtual meeting, 8/11
Amid the corona virus crisis, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-15 allowing local governments to hold meetings through remote access technology. The Township of Manchester regular meeting will be Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm via telephone conference calling. To attend Manchester Township Board Meeting, the public may call 313- 209-3070 […]
2020 State Primary Election results
The Manchester area voted in the state primary today on county proposals, county positions including sheriff, a circuit court judge, a Republican candidate for State legislature, and a Republican candidate for county commissioner. Freedom township voted on a road millage and Sharon Township voted on a supervisor. While it was unclear going into the election, […]
Cisco — Home and safe at last
Thanks to the many neighbors, friends, and complete strangers who took an interest and continued to help search for Cisco, the Earhart family’s lost dog, he is home with his family and readjusting to his “new” life. “We couldn’t have done this without the help and generosity of so many folks in the surrounding areas,” […]
Planting with a purpose: An interview with Vince Ste. Marie
by Claire Pajka As I browsed the Water Resources Washtenaw County website for farms and resources where the public can buy native plants, I stumbled across a native nursery right here in the Manchester area. I interviewed Vince Ste. Marie, owner of Windy Rock Farm and Plants with Purpose over email here: “When was Windy […]
