Are you interested in serving on City Council?
by Marsha Chartrand At its January 6 meeting, City Council regretfully accepted the resignation of 22-year member Pat DuRussel. DuRussel cited personal commitments as the reason for his resignation and offered his willingness to return to Council if his position remained unfilled. However, the City Charter outlines the practice for immediately filling a vacancy on […]
$5 radon test kits for sale at Sharon Township Hall this month
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging residents to test their homes for this harmful gas. Radon test kits are $5 instead of $10 through the end of January at Sharon Township Hall, open from 9am to noon on Thursdays, located […]
MUMC raises $1,270 with Forgotten Christmas Sale for MASCC
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Since 2017, Manchester United Methodist Church has held a “Forgotten Christmas” sale of Christmas treasures that have been donated by family, friends, and the Manchester community during the Christmas in the Village event. The name “Forgotten Christmas” came from the idea that we would ask for donations […]
UPDATE Boil water advisory lifted
Monday 1-13-25 UPDATE from the City of Manchester: The City of Manchester has received the lab test results for samples collected on Saturday and Sunday. All results confirm that the water is safe to drink. Therefore, the boil water advisory has been rescinded, and residents may now resume normal water use. If you have any […]
The Phoenix that rose from the ashes and flew again
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld Ever heard a familiar, yet strangely different plane sound, and looked to the sky in curiosity and wondered if you stepped into a time warp as you watch what appears to be a WWII bomber flying overhead? Don’t worry, you’re still in the present and likely your glasses still work. Manchester […]
A record year for Worth Repeating
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating finished 2024 with record sales and record grants returned to the community. In 2024, Worth Repeating returned $41,382 back to the community through 42 grants to local institutions and nonprofits. Since the beginning of Worth Repeating in 2020, the store has returned $136,037 in community grants and […]
Land preservation efforts continue in Manchester Township
by Sybil Kolon The Land Preservation Committee (LPC) has submitted its LPC Report to the Manchester Township Board after working on it for over a year. The report is now available on the township’s Land Preservation webpage: https://twp-manchester.org/land-preservation/ Over the past few years it became clear that many township residents have a great appreciation for […]
Men’s Club readies ice rink at Wurster Park
by Marsha Chartrand It doesn’t happen every year — but when it does, it’s a great thing for Manchester! Last year’s relatively “warm” weather made it impossible to get started on an ice rink at the park; two years ago the rink was prepped but weather conditions allowed only a couple of days of skating […]
Yellow Ribbon quilt presented to Whelan
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On Sunday, December 15, 2024, Sue Casler of Ovid, Mich., presented a special quilt to Manchester resident Paul Whelan. This quilt is one of a kind because it includes a unique fabric and a story within its layers. During Mr. Whelan’s five-year detention in Russia, residents of and around Manchester tied […]
2025: What’s coming up in Manchester?
by Marsha Chartrand In our last issue, we reviewed some of the major accomplishments made by the City of Manchester in the calendar year 2024. As a brand-new City, there was much to be achieved and some challenges to overcome. But the City Council, staff, and administration is forging ahead with new plans for a […]
