Acorn continues to need community support
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been two years since Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café held a wildly successful fund-raiser in the midst of a pandemic. A $50,000 matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for “Public Spaces, Community Places“ was earned when Acorn raised the first $50,000 from the Manchester community itself — providing […]
As vacant-building ordinance goes into effect, many have not registered
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester’s vacant building ordinance was adopted in early August and went into effect on August 21. As the 30-day registration period drew to a close on September 20, Village Manager Michael Sessions said that many building owners had not yet responded, despite a reminder that went out on Sept. 12. As of […]
Sharon Preservation Society collecting signatures to oppose new aggregate mine
submitted by Barbara Schmid, Sharon Preservation Society Sharon Preservation Society is collecting signatures on a petition it will submit to the Sharon Township Board of Trustees, prior to the Board’s ultimate decision on the application to mine a 400-acre parcel on Pleasant Lake Rd. Summarized, the language for the petition states that the signer lives […]
Manchester Township Board considers allocation of ARPA funding, acts on fire department request
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the September 13 township board meeting, as well as the preceding special meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and other members of the public. The purpose of the special meeting of the township board was to discuss allocation of the American Rescue Plan […]
WCRC roadwork in the Manchester area this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing forestry work on two local roads beginning this week. Both Hogan Road between Allen Road and Logan Road in Bridgewater Township and Herman Road between Deer Valley Drive and Grossman Road will have intermittent lane closure the week of September 26 for forestry. In addition, unpaved roads throughout […]
New restaurant set to open in former bakery building
by Marsha Chartrand Jason Cooper first became acquainted with Manchester about four or five years ago, when he purchased a rental property in the village. As he came and went, he began to enjoy the uniqueness and the small town feel of the community. Of course, he also noticed the many vacancies in the downtown […]
“Rebuilding the Wheel” focuses on food service
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools As we “Rebuild the Wheel” in the Manchester Community Schools, we honor and recognize our fantastic MCS Food Service Department throughout the month of September, 2022! We will be recognizing them this Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Manchester Community Schools’ Regular Board of Education meeting beginning at […]
Junior/Senior High School closes for an afternoon due to water issues
by Marsha Chartrand Due to a water/sewer block, school was cancelled around 1:30 pm at the Jr/Sr High School for the remainder of the day on Thursday, Sept. 15. Students who could self-transport or be picked up by parents were released from school immediately. Bus students were transported at regularly scheduled times and were offered […]
Good discussions at Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association meeting
submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association More than 40 Pleasant Lake residents turned out for presentations and discussions on lake and safety issues at the Freedom Township Hall on September 11. The kickoff presenter was Tara Guenther, Manager of the Consumers Energy Freedom Gas Pressurization Plant located at Pleasant Lake Road and Reno Rd. […]
Meet the MDL board: David Nelson, Village of Manchester
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
