5 Healthy Towns Survey Q&A
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, Healthy Towns Q: What is the 5 Healthy Towns Survey? A: The 5 Healthy Towns Survey (5HFsurvey.com) is an opportunity for our communities to influence how 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) invests in our communities. In the beginning of the foundation, 5HF worked with local partners to conduct the BRFSS survey. While the […]
Village updates transient merchant ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand After months of discussion and many changes, the Manchester Village Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to adopt an updated ordinance governing the activities of transient merchants. Read the full ordinance HERE. The ordinance primarily, but not singularly, has been seen to apply to food trucks, which have increased in popularity in […]
Community Resource Center to raffle an e-bike
submitted by Anita Herman, CRC Board of Directors Local bicycle enthusiasts will have the opportunity to win an electric bike on Halloween. What a treat it will be to win! The Manchester Community Resource Center is raffling off a brand new Beaumont Rev Electric City Bike. It’s on display at the Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe […]
Manchester Education Association recommends Harvey, Tindall, and Wiitala for school board
submitted by Leslie Rollins, Manchester Education Association The Manchester Education Association announced today it is recommending the following candidates for the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election: Rebecca Harvey, Michael J. Tindall, and Sandra Wiitala. “Local educators strongly recommend these three candidates because they are committed to providing every Manchester […]
Voting is important, but signs don’t belong in right-of-way
Tis’ the season … remember, political signs should not be placed along the roadside. Unfortunately, the WCRC does not have the resources to remove every sign that shouldn’t be there. Staff will prioritize removing signs that are causing a safety hazard, are attached to road signs, or are in the way of road maintenance. Signs […]
Meet the MDL Board: Elissa Weidmayer, Freedom Township
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. […]
TOPS celebrates five years in Manchester
submitted by Susan Fielder, TOPS member The Manchester Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly has been meeting weekly for five years, as of September 12. We are inviting others to join us as we continue supporting one another in making healthy life choices. Weekly discussion topics focus on healthy eating, exercise routines, and mindful strategies […]
Rare prairie fen ecosystem conserved, contiguous with Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
submitted by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy has permanently protected 89 acres of highly valuable natural area, including a rare prairie fen, in eastern Jackson County. Landowners Michael and Diana Arnold are excited to protect their property’s unique, high quality wetland along with farmland and woodland through a conservation easement with Legacy, […]
CTPL Summer Reading hits a new record!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Clinton Township Public Library Determined to top last year’s record for Summer Reading participation, the Clinton Library staff poured months of work into this summer’s programming, and once again it paid off in HUGE ways! Thanks to the donations of our generous sponsors and community partners, coupled with an IMLS grant […]
Golf cart ordinance passed by Village Council
by Marsha Chartrand In mid-July, a public comment during a Village Council meeting introduced the idea of using golf carts as an additional way of “commuting around town“ and providing a “little extra spice“ in the village. The suggestion was met with interest by some Council members, so at the August 1 council meeting, Village […]
