City won’t collect taxes until 2024
by Marsha Chartrand On November 7, 2023, Village of Manchester voters approved the proposed City Charter that created the City of Manchester. All filings were completed on November 15, 2023, that allowed for the newly created City of Manchester to exist. The Mayor and City Council members were sworn into office on November 20, 2023. […]
Manchester township officials and public discuss future growth
submitted by Sybil Kolon on behalf of the Manchester Township Board and Planning Commission Several members of the public were at the third meeting held to discuss Manchester Township’s identity and how to direct future growth. Most members of the Township Board and Planning Commission were present, as well as the township’s planner, Alissa Starling. […]
Preserving Rural Character in the Manchester Area: A forum for local officials and residents
submitted by Sybil Kolon This monthly 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, and even if you’re not, […]
Edward Jones grants “Day of Caring” to employees
by Marsha Chartrand Tammy James, Senior Branch Office Administrator at Colleen Newton, Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Manchester, is happy to work for a company who gives its employees a paid “Day of Caring” to volunteer for a cause that’s close to her heart. On November 1, Tammy joined other Edward Jones branch employees at […]
WCRC roadwork
Washtenaw County Road Commission crews are winding down this year’s projects and will be found working countywide on various roads throughout the month of December. Most of this work will involve dead tree removal and will only cause intermittent lane restrictions. A delayed start on drainage and forestry work in Freedom Township, on Esch Road […]
Toys for Tots continues in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Once again this year, the Manchester Township Fire Department is sponsoring Toys for Tots to help families in need in the Manchester area. Boxes will be appearing at hosting businesses throughout the community during the week, and new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of the locations: Chuck’s Auto Repair, […]
What do YOU want for Christmas?
by Marsha Chartrand You know it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas when the Santa Mailbox arrives on the streets of Manchester. For the past few years, the mailbox has found a comfortable residence in the alley on Main Street, located between Dance With Heart Studios and the Comerica/Main Street Suites building. And each […]
Shovel your sidewalks; keep our community safe
by Marsha Chartrand With Sunday’s snowfall, it’s a perfect time to remind residents and business owners within the City that there is a snow-removal ordinance in place. Cpl. Keith DeZwaan, ordinance officer for the City of Manchester at WCSO Station 4, is hoping to see compliance with the City ordinance by all business owners and […]
WCSO — October 2023 report of police services in the village
as submitted to Village of Manchester by Lt. Alan Hunt During the month of October 2023 there were 159 calls for service. During this time, 102 traffic stops were made, resulting in 40 citations. During the month of October, there were no significant incidents that posed a risk to the public within Manchester Village. Ordinance […]
