Think spring! Manchester residents consider garden club
submitted by Sybil Kolon You may not have a green thumb, but a little knowledge and support could help you get off to a great start in your yard this spring. A meeting has been set for Thursday, Feb. 28 from 1-3 pm, at the Kingsley-Jenter house, 302 E. Main, Manchester, to explore establishing a garden […]
MCS bond refinancing saves taxpayers $273,064
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools In 2009, the Manchester voters passed a School Building and Sites Bond. At the time of its issuance, interest rates ranged from 4.00% – 5.00%. During the November 19, 2018 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a motion for MCS Business Manager Kendra Leib and myself, […]
MHS introducing peer mentoring program, Link Crew
Manchester High School recently announced that it has been awarded a grant by the Manchester Community Schools Foundation to bring in a new mentorship program to the school, Link Crew. Link Crew is a student leadership/mentor program designed to help younger students transition into high school. High school principal Eric McCalla explained that two teachers will […]
Annual Ice Skating Party a success
The Manchester Mens Club held their annual ice skating party in Wurster Park, Saturday afternoon. Austin Scott of the Mens Club stated, “The party went great. We had a good turnout and it was fun to see so many people enjoying the ice rink. There was a lot of hot chocolate drank and a lot […]
Watch D.O.G.S. program starting at Riverside
When Matt & Lisa Borders moved to Manchester with their family of five children in October 2017, they noticed immediately that one of their favorite programs from the kids’ prior district, in Macomb County, was not offered at Manchester Community Schools. So, they started trying to figure out a way to bring the program to their new hometown. […]
Farmers Market considers extending market year round & partnering with Veggie Mobile
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Farmers Market Committee Manchester hosts a Farmers Market on Thursdays May through Oct from 3:30-7 pm at ChiBro Park. The market has vendors selling local produce, meat (beef, chicken, Alaskan Salmon, pork), eggs, honey, syrup, baked goods and crafts. Last year the gross sales were just under $40,000 and we […]
DDA researching grocery store replacement
Submitted by Ray Berg, Downtown Development Authority At its January 30 meeting, the Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) began a project to recruit a traditional, full-service, for-profit retail grocer to Manchester, to replace the Manchester Market which is closing. This project will consist of four aspects: Assemble actual Manchester retail spending data on groceries and […]
Manchester Community Schools working to increase communication with community
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools It is hard to believe that it is already February! It is hard to believe that it is already February! Where has the 2018-2019 school year gone? When I was hired as the superintendent of MCS, I set a goal to increase the level of communication with […]
MAHS puts call out for artifacts as work begins on local history museum
During the summer of 2016, the Manchester Area Historical Society held a crowdfunding campaign for matching funds and received a State of Michigan for a “Public Spaces Community Places” grant for its new headquarters, the Kingsley-Jenter House, at 302 East Main Street. One of the goals stated was to create a public gallery and exhibit area on […]
Remembrance package: Manchester Fair offers limited time deal
submitted by Steve Harvey, Manchester Community Fair One of the many things that happen at the Manchester Community Fair is making Memories. This year at the 75th Manchester Community Fair, July 9-13, 2019, the Fair Board would like to offer an opportunity for the community to make memory at a reduced rate. They are offering […]
