In Wake of Successful Walk to School Day, Volunteers Sought to Make it a Weekly Event
On Wednesday, October 8, Manchester students participated for the 2nd year in a row in the National Walk to School Day. Elementary and Middle School students met up at Carr park and Chi-Bro park before school and walked as groups with adult volunteers to their schools. Last year, students had the option of starting at the […]
New and Current Vehicles on Display at Fire Department Open House
A Kubota All-Terrain rescue vehicle, donated to the Manchester Fire Department in memory of the late Cameron LaDouceur, was one of many vehicles on display at this year’s fire department open house. LaDouceur family members were on hand to thank the community for all of the effort and money donated to memorialize Cameron, who died […]
Ballot Preview for November Elections
There will be a general election Tuesday, November 04, 2014. Sharon, Freedom, Manchester, and Bridgewater Townships will all vote on the national and state candidates and issues that face everyone. But in addition to those broader concerns, there will be a few races that affect our community more immediately. Here is a basic rundown of the […]
Austin Rd to Remain Closed Between M-52 & Clinton Rd Through Halloween
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has announced that today, Monday October 6, they will be moving construction operations to Site 4, (see the attached map for more details). They will be working on river bank stabilization, culvert replacements, and guardrail installation. Austin Road will remain closed from State Highway M-52 to Clinton Road. The road will […]
Manchester Non-profits Meet at Roundtable Discussion
On Tuesday September 30, representatives from twelve of Manchester’s non-profit groups met in a roundtable discussion organized by the Community Resource Center. The intent of the meeting was to confirm each group’s mission and area of service, and compile a list of each groups projects. Using this information would allow participants to identify areas of need […]
Unforgettable Photos Moving to New Main Street Location
It’s an exciting time for Mary Bortmas at Unforgettable Photos, Manchester’s most visible local photography studio business. As of October 15, 2014, the business will be “taking its show on the road,” and going mobile as Mary seeks new directions and new heights for a business that has afforded her unlimited opportunities over the past […]
Two “Little Free Libraries” Installed
Manchester is now home to two “little free libraries”, stocked with free books thanks to the Manchester District Library and the Friends of the Library. Little Free Libraries are small kiosks about the size of a large birdhouse. They can be anchored to a post or a wall. The Library’s two kiosks are mounted on […]
New Countywide Dog Licensing Procedure
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners recently approved a civil infraction ordinance that requires all dogs be licensed. Prior to this new ordinance, having an unlicensed dog was a misdemeanor offense. Creating a civil infraction, which includes a fine only if the dog remains unlicensed, decriminalized this offense. However, the county also announced that enforcement […]
Austin Road Construction Starts Today – What You Need to Know to Plan Your Commute
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will begin work on Austin Road this Monday, September 22nd. (You can check out their website for the basics.) The project includes a series of safety upgrades and will continue into November. According to the WCRC, the project will extend two culverts in order to provide proper ditch slopes and […]
Sewer Update Project to Begin This Week
Village residents received a rather surprising message late last week, advising them of a “televising and cleaning” program of the sewer system throughout the village through the end of October. The notes taped to the door indicated that the ensuing process might cause the water to gurgle in the toilet bowl, and even suggested keeping […]
