Manchester Township property taxes due on Tuesday, February 17
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer Winter property taxes for Manchester Township are due no later than February 17, 2026. After February 17, there will be an interest and penalty fee that will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date to which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been […]
HSHV highlights risk to pets when owners are suddenly taken or hospitalized
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) reminds the community of the critical role neighbors play in protecting animals, after staff were alerted by a hospital social worker that a recently adopted dog had been left alone when his adopter was unexpectedly hospitalized following an encounter with federal immigration […]
Small businesses in Bridgewater & Manchester townships eligible for growth activator grants from the county
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development has relaunched the Small Business Growth Activator Program. The program aims to uplift and help grow small businesses that have been adversely affected by COVID-19 with a $2,500 grant and free business assistance to participants. “This […]
Two new faces join Keith's, a barbershop full of history
by Sara Swanson There are two new faces at Keith’s Barbershop! Sally Carter is a new fixture here at the Manchester barbershop, located at 152 E Main St, and with more than 38 years of experience as a barber under her belt she is working to build business back up, and she’s brought Donna Harper, […]
Water main breaks proliferate throughout southeast Michigan in winter’s cold
by Marsha Chartrand You see it everywhere — on local news, national news, in your own neighborhoods. “Water Main Breaks Causing Flooding, Boil Water Alert Issued.” And it could be anywhere — Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Warren, or even Manchester — anytime. They don’t make schedules for these kinds of disasters. Manchester has been spared the […]
January school board meeting update: 5 new buses, Kreighoff-Lenawee Company hired, fund balance in the yellow zone
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly School Board Meeting for Manchester Community Schools was called to order at 6:21pm on Tuesday, January 20. One member was absent. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Discussion was held around procedures for accepting the treasurer’s report. It will be investigated and discussed further at the next board […]
Garden Mill going out of business
by Sara Swanson Just a few months after the Manchester Mirror started, we were lucky enough to find our longest-running column: monthly gardening advice by Bridgewater Township resident Jennifer Fairfield, who also for the last 14 years has owned and operated The Garden Mill in Chelsea. Fairfield announced last week, “After 20 years of serving […]
Washtenaw employers & mentors needed to invest in youth through summer youth employment program
submitted by SummerWorks SummerWorks, Washtenaw County’s summer youth employment program, is seeking local employers and professionals to provide paid internships and mentorship to young adults aged 16–24 across the county. Going into its 11th year, SummerWorks has offered 10-week paid summer internships to youth across Washtenaw County. In the past, the summer youth employment program […]
Ann Arbor and Manchester Township fire departments remember FF Schnearle-Pennywitt
by Marsha Chartrand On Sunday, January 11, the Manchester Township Fire Department and the Ann Arbor Fire Department gathered at the Oak Grove Cemetery to pay tribute to firefighter Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt of Manchester, who was fatally injured 20 years ago while performing a rescue operation on I-94. Current Chief of the Manchester Fire Department Mike […]
Dingell’s office gets involved in ongoing broadband hold-up in Bridgewater Township
by Sara Swanson In September 2021, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted to become one of the first counties in the state to create a path for every household to access high-speed broadband internet. Now, in the start of 2026, Manchester, Freedom, and Sharon Townships are completely connected, but only about 1/3 of Bridgewater […]
