Free tax return help
by Sara Swanson It is once again tax time, but did you know that if you live in a low- or moderate-income household, are elderly, or have disabilities or limited English proficiency, you can receive free tax preparation? In 2021, Volunteer Income Assistance Program (VITA) returned over $1.42 million in refunds to Washtenaw County residents, […]
Village seeking to fill two office positions
by Marsha Chartrand The Village of Manchester is looking for two good people. After 21 years serving as Village Clerk, Julie Schaible has been planning to retire from her full time position in the Village Office as of the end of March. The original plan had been to back-fill this position with front-desk Account Clerk […]
UPI members and families eligible for scholarship
submitted by United Producers Inc. United Producers Inc. (UPI) is supporting the future generation through its scholarship program. UPI will offer up to 10 scholarships, each valued at $1,500, to deserving high school students pursuing higher education. Applicants can be a member or a child/grandchild of a UPI member. To be considered a member, a […]
City Charter moves to Village Council for approval next week
by Marsha Chartrand On Thursday night, January 26, a small audience of nine residents and property owners within the village gathered to hear the City Charter Commission make its final discussions, presentations, and decisions on the draft City Charter that will soon be delivered to the Governor’s office for approval. First, however, the finalized document […]
Manchester to lose another “local“ pharmacy
by Marsha Chartrand Just three and a half years ago, on July 19, 2019, Manchester residents learned that they would be losing their longtime local pharmacy. Despite much hard work to bring another pharmacy to the community, the building owners have not been successful in finding another to fill the vacant space on Main Street. […]
Changes at the Clinton Library
submitted by Clinton Township Public Library The Clinton Library is in for some major changes, starting in February! If there is one constant in life, it’s that things are always changing. And Clinton Library is in the midst of a season of change. Tamara Denby, the Library Director, has announced she has accepted a position […]
County Health Officer begins term on Trinity Health Board of Directors
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Jimena Loveluck, Washtenaw County Health Officer, has been appointed to the Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board of Directors. Loveluck, whose nomination was formally approved by the Board in November 2022, began serving her three-year term earlier this month. The Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board includes […]
Acorn board shifting gears; considering farmers’ market for summer
by Marsha Chartrand At the Tuesday, January 17, meeting of the Manchester Village Council, Acorn Farmers’ Market Board Chair Theresa Herron made a presentation to discuss re-starting the Farmers’ Market at a new location since closing their operation at the Manchester Market in November. “It was just too much,“ Herron explained of the need to […]
City Charter Commission looks forward to Jan. 26 meeting
by Marsha Chartrand This Thursday, January 26, at 6 pm will be the public information meeting to present the drafted City Charter in the Village Council Chambers. The elected Commission of nine members is asking for Village of Manchester residents to provide comment and feedback on the drafted City Charter. A completed draft copy of […]
Chamber of Commerce to reevaluate its options
by Marsha Chartrand The past few years have been challenging ones for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). Declining membership, resulting in a lack of volunteers and changing leadership, has taken its toll on the organization first chartered in 1984 by three dedicated community volunteers: Monty Okey, David Little, and Susan Hamilton. Over the […]
