Manchester Township considering PDR ordinance
by Sybil Kolon Members of the Manchester Township Planning Commission and Board met on February 22 to continue discussions about the future of Manchester Township. This meeting focused on preservation of farmland and natural areas, which is a key concern of the Board and Planning Commission as well as residents who have attended previous meetings. […]
Pleasant Lake Rd closing for 1 day, Sharon Valley Rd closure extended
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Pleasant Lake Rd between Smythe Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather […]
Preserving rural character in the Manchester area: a forum for local officials and residents
by Sybil Kolon This forum is open to anyone who wants to share their thoughts about the topics of land preservation and rural character in the Manchester area. Please contact me at sybil.kolon@gmail.com or reach out to the Mirror to submit your thoughts. If you are on Facebook or other social media sites, and even […]
WCSO January 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of January there were 176 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 88 traffic stops were made, resulting in 23 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On January 13, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
Senior citizens still hoping “home” is just around the corner
by Marsha Chartrand “Our main purpose is just to keep the services going and eventually to be able to provide new services to the seniors and to the community,” said Pat Vailliencourt, speaking about the proposed senior center at 912 City Road that is still in the planning stages with City Council. When initial cost […]
State grant provides $300,000 toward lead line replacements
by Marsha Chartrand The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced $65.9 million in MI Clean Water Grants to help communities upgrade water infrastructure and protect health and the environment. The City of Manchester was the recipient of a $300,000 grant, earmarked by State Sen. Jeff Irwin and obtained through the […]
Sen. Jeff Irwin holds coffee hour in Clinton
by Marsha Chartrand At a coffee hour hosted by the Clinton Township Public Library on February 17, State Senator Jeff Irwin, who represents the City of Manchester, Manchester Township and Bridgewater Township, started off talking about Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently released budget projections for the 2024–25 fiscal year, noting that this early start would help […]
Catch the WAVE: Ride free in February!
by Melissa Licavoli You might remember when there were WAVE shuttle signs in town. That shuttle route has been discontinued at least until ridership is increased, but WAVE still services Manchester city as well as Manchester, Sharon, Freedom, and Bridgewater townships, offering door-to-door service for Manchester residents to anywhere in Washtenaw county. The dispatchers will […]
Manchester Township board discusses blight, agriculture, and fire trucks
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the February 13 board meeting except Krista Jarvis and John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, planning commission chair Mike Walter, Manchester city mayor Pat Vailliencourt, and several other members of the public. There were public comments about continued blight issues on Lakeside […]
One School, One Book
submitted by Widad Luqman, Principal, Luther C. Klager Elementary School and Director of Manchester Early Childhood Center Luther C. Klager Elementary School has always been a beacon of educational excellence. This year, the school has taken a significant step forward in promoting literacy among its students. Melissa Yekulis, Ellen Supers, Miranda Joynt, and Elizabeth Caron […]
