Alumni banquet welcomes back Manchester grads
submitted by Colleen Kemner Entertainment by MHS Varsity Choir Alumni kicked off the evening as the Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) recently held their 146th Annual Banquet, held in the High School Commons. Close to 180 MHS Alumni and guests attended this multi-generational event, including graduates from the class of 1943, current graduates from […]
Manchester Township Board talks about LPC, expenses, and social media
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 8 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, and a few members of the public. Fire Chief Kouba provided the monthly report for June. There were 47 calls for service, including 28 EMS responses, […]
Illegal dumping at the recycling bins wastes WWRA time and money
by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) workers stopped by the recycling bins behind Manchester Township Hall and found “a living room’s worth of furniture” illegally dumped in the parking lot. The furniture was blocking parking lot spaces and access to bins for both recyclers and WWRA workers. Karissa Schwarz, who serves […]
Update: CANCELLED. Boil water notice for Beaufort Street/Duncan Street area
Update: July 19, 2025 from Michael Sessions: The previous Boil Water Notice that was issued on Thursday, July 17, 2025, for residents on Duncan Street, Beaufort Street, and Vernon Street has been cancelled. Cancelation notices have been issued to those residences that were impacted. from Michael Sessions, City of Manchester The City of Manchester is […]
Roadwork continues in Freedom & Manchester townships
from Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing roadwork in Freedom and Manchester townships this week. In Freedom Township, Ernst Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Reno Rd will have daytime road closures through July 18 (extended) for a culvert replacement; and Waters Rd between Parker and Haab Rd will […]
The Village Tap celebrates 500th Open Mic Night
by Sara Swanson For almost the last decade the Village Tap has given musicians of all genres and levels of experience an opportunity to perform with a once-a-week open mic night. Last week, organizers John Mooneyham, Chris McCarthy, and Misty Rose hit a milestone as on Wednesday, July 2, the Tap held its 500th Open […]
Manchester Township drafting new master plan
by Colleen Schoenfeld On June 24, the Manchester Township Planning Commission met to discuss their draft master plan for the township. Legal requirements are that every township approve a master plan to guide in development and zoning every five years. The meeting was well attended with many community members present, requiring additional seating to be […]
Scouting: more than just a fun activity
by Marsha Chartrand Boy Scout Troop 426 in Manchester is a small, dedicated group of Scouts and leaders who are passionate about the values and adventures that Scouting brings to young people. Currently, the troop consists of just seven Scouts, and “We are hoping to grow,” said Eoin Flaherty, one of the senior leaders of […]
The 2025 Manchester Fairy Garden Tour is here!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth The Fairies have landed all over Manchester! Join us in this 1-mile tour of Manchester exploring beautifully decorated fairy gardens throughout our city. We welcome all fairy folk, gnomes, and their nature gifts. Please join us in sharing fun treasures like rocks and shells, or even something shiny as they really […]
Manchester’s suicide rate increases, highest in county
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new Suicide Report detailing local suicide data trends through 2024. While the county’s overall rate has decreased and the suicide rate among Washtenaw residents continues to remain below both the Michigan and national suicide completion rates, the Manchester area’s rate increased and once again is the […]
