School board adopts strategic plan
After months of planning and discussion, followed by an all-day workshop in September attended by administration, staff, and community stakeholders, culminating in an October implementation workshop involving key staff members, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education adopted its new strategic plan for 2016-2020 at the Nov. 21, 2016 meeting. Primary elements of the strategic plan […]
Vacancies on three Village commissions
One of the tasks that Village President Pat Vailliencourt undertakes with the start of a new calendar year is making appointments to the various commissions that are a sub-set of local government. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Council on matters of zoning and land use. It also reviews and adopts […]
Manchester residents begin “One Human Family” sign campaign in response to swastika in Village
On the dark evening of Dec. 22nd, Manchester residents noticed out on the river what appeared to be a large swastika made by someone dragging their feet in the snow on top of the ice. Because of fluctuating temperatures there was no safe way of going out onto the ice to disrupt the symbol. Village […]
4th Grade Students graduate from T.E.A.M.
On the evening of December 15th, L. C. Klager Elementary’s fourth graders graduated from T.E.A.M., Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office School Liaison Program. Fourth graders have been participating in T.E.A.M., which stands for “Teaching, Educating And Mentoring,” once a week this semester with Deputy Jessica Wion. The program covers a variety topics including fire safety, gun safety, internet safety, […]
Second annual “Garland Walk” a success
A total of 28 students and adults participated in the Walk To School Wednesday “Garland Walk” event December 21, walking from Wurster Park, Chi-Bro Park, and the Ackerson Building to Klager Elementary School. Walkers from Wurster Park had the added fun of Christmas caroling to the breakfast crowd at Frank’s Place, as well as to […]
Volunteers sought for Washtenaw homeless count
The Washtenaw County Continuum of Care (CoC) seeks volunteers for the 2017 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Thursday, January 26 from 4-8 am. As part of an annual HUD-mandated national homeless PIT count, the count provides a snapshot of sheltered and un-sheltered individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Washtenaw County. With the recent commitment to extend its participation […]
Suicides increase; county seeks answers
Suicide attempts and suicide completions have increased in Washtenaw County, especially among young people 15-24 years old. Washtenaw County Public Health, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health and other community agencies and partners are working together to monitor and address both suicide attempts and completions with the goal of reversing this trend in Washtenaw County. “We […]
The Healthiest Resolution: Quit Smoking
Washtenaw County Public Health reminds residents that the start of a new year is a great time for anyone thinking about quitting smoking to set a date, get support, and quit. This year is an especially important year to quit for many, as Ann Arbor will be the first city in Michigan to ban tobacco […]
Luminaria light the way
Each year since the late 1970s, Manchester has turned into a village of lights as the community members light their luminaria on Christmas Eve. This annual celebration is headed up by the Manchester Lions Club, which has organized the holiday tradition since taking over the project from the Manchester Area Historical Society in 2008. The tradition began […]
Water quality protection conference held locally draws attendees from all over the state
On Dec. 10th a Protecting Water Quality Conference was held at the Freedom Township Hall. Although it was a cold and snowy day, more than 60 people turned out for a series of educational briefings and discussions about ways to protect lakes, rivers, streams, natural watersheds and wells and the role of local government in […]
