Manchester District Library seeks volunteer readers for story time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) is seeking volunteers from the community to read at Family Story Time on Tuesdays at 11am. Special guest readers share 1–2 short picture books with support from MDL staff and a volunteer musician. Books are provided by the library, and with advance notice, volunteers […]
WCSO — August 2023 report of police services in the village
provided by Lt. Alan Hunt to Village of Manchester During the month of August 2023 there were 158 calls for service. During this time, 73 traffic stops were made resulting in 41 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village in August include: On August 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 300 block of Ann Arbor […]
Farmers Market plans early close to season
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Farmers Market has had a good transitional season back at Chi-Bro Park, but with changing temperatures and dwindling light expected in October, the vendors and market staff have made a decision to end their outdoor market this year at the end of September (Thursday, September 28, will be the last […]
What does a City Charter mean?
by Marsha Chartrand Is Manchester voting to become a city, or is it voting on a new Charter? Actually, it’s a little bit of both. According to the Michigan Municipal League, a Charter is actually similar to a local Constitution — it prescribes the procedures to be followed in operating local government, establishes the powers […]
Manchester rain gardens featured on regional map
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office recently announced that they, in partnership with the Friends of the Rouge and Washtenaw County’s GIS program, have launched an interactive map that records and displays residential projects that capture and filter stormwater runoff. This map allows residents to see the rain gardens in their communities, […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: camera up at recycling bins, culvert to be replaced on Sheridan Rd, and more!
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the September 12 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, Alissa Starling, and a few other members of the public. The agenda was amended to add discussion about the township’s planning consultant. Supervisor Ron Milkey and Trustee Mike Fusilier explained […]
PTO still needs donations for Dutch Run fundraiser
by Sara Swanson The Klager and Riverside PTO is getting ready for their annual Dutch Run (formerly known as the “Fun Run”). The Dutch Run will be held on September 29 at 9am for Riverside Intermediate students and 10am for Klager Elementary students at the track in the athletic complex. The Dutch Run is the […]
Drug overdose deaths continue increasing in Washtenaw County
from Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Opioid Report detailing recent local drug overdose data trends. Though Washtenaw County has had lower drug overdose death rates than Michigan and the U.S. since 2019, local deaths are increasing. In Washtenaw County, there has been a 33% increase in all drug overdose […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing roadwork in Manchester Township the next two weeks. There will be daytime road closures for limestone resurfacing September 18 through September 25. Schleweis Rd between Boetger Rd and Sandborn Rd will be resurfaced September 18; Kirk Rd between Tracey Rd and M-52 will be resurfaced […]
Cityhood — how far have we come? How did we get here?
by Marsha Chartrand It has been five years since the Village of Manchester began the process to become a city. In 2018, Village Council started discussing the possibility of changing its form of governance from a Village to a City. At its January 7, 2019, meeting, Village Council took the steps to appoint a Citizens […]
