Graduation ceremonies postponed
High School Guidance Counselor Hollie Kolcz reported on Friday, May 15, that the graduation ceremony originally planned for May 31, has been postponed until mid-June. "This letter was sent out to parents from Mr. McCalla this morning," she said. As much as we would have loved to hold a traditional graduation ceremony on May 31st, […]
Manchester Township discusses solar farms, RV park, and more in virtual meeting
By Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The May 12 township board meeting was held by telephone conference call. All township board members participated, as well as fire chief Bill Scully and two members of the public. Under payment of bills, a bill from the township attorney of nearly $4,000 was discussed. Many discussion items were […]
WCCD millage question okayed for August ballot
by Megan DeLeeuw, District Manager of Washtenaw County Conservation District for the May Conservation Update On April 22, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to approve placing a millage question on the August 4 ballot on behalf of the WCCD. The .02 mil, 6-year levy would raise an estimated $348,109 for the Conservation District […]
WCSO report: April 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of April there were 50 calls for service. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, no traffic stops were made, and no citations were issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the last month include: On April 2, the collaboration deputy responded to the 300 block of Schaffer Ct. for a Health and Safety […]
Help us help our veterans
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 117, thanks you for any donations for the annual Poppy Day. "As we are unable to be out on the street this year, your generosity is gratefully appreciated," said Rita Huber, who is in charge of the Auxiliary Unit's annual poppy drive. "This is the primary way we receive funds to […]
Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay closed for summer
Rolling Hills Water Park at Rolling Hills County Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park, both operated by Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC), will be closed for the summer. Blue Heron Bay Spray Park was already set to close for the 2020 season due to infrastructure issues and […]
Alternate line for burn permits
Manchester Township Fire Department is still able to issue burn permits despite the service outages at the Township offices and fire hall. The regular number, 734.428.9439, is out of service at this time due to the accident that occurred Sunday afternoon, and no date has yet been scheduled for resumption of service. At this time, […]
Some summer events canceled; others still wait-and-see
Ahhhh, summertime in Manchester. Warm (hot!) days. Sunshine. People strolling the streets of the village. Events galore! Well, maybe. Not only in Manchester, but around Washtenaw County and across the state, summer events are being cancelled, postponed, or at least reconsidered. Last week it was announced that the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the Lenawee County […]
Single vehicle crash demolishes township office wall
Around 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, a delivery vehicle traveling northbound on Macomb Street near Territorial, failed to negotiate the slight curve and left the roadway, crashing into the Manchester Township Hall at 275 S. Macomb and destroying the southwest wall and corner of the building. According to Fire Chief Bill Scully, it is unclear […]
Real estate market begins to rebound in Manchester
As the market for real estate re-started statewide on May 7, local realtors and agents started hearing their phones ringing again for the first time in seven weeks. "People have been waiting all spring to list their houses, and they are chomping at the bit," said Pat Fielder, of Keller-Williams Realty in Ann Arbor. "The […]
