It’s time to re-open
Last Monday night, the Manchester Village Council had just a few hours to review the Governor’s lengthy Executive Order 2020-110, outlining when various businesses and services could re-open. A decision was made at the Council’s tele-conference meeting to re-open parks as soon as possible, with signs reminding users of reasonable precautions. Those signs were posted […]
Community “sends off” seniors with a car parade
On Sunday afternoon, community members lined Main Street and waved, clapped, shouted congratulations to, and even confetti-ed Manchester High School seniors who rode in decorated cars and trucks through the Village. Some seniors wore their caps and gowns, while others just enjoyed the ride. The event was organized by parents and not an official school […]
Signs of the times
Over the past several weeks, many yard signs have popped up around the community, along with messages chalked on the sidewalks throughout the village. The messages of hope, support, and community have helped to buoy emotions during what has been a difficult nine weeks of isolation for many.
A Mothers Day treat
When school closed early for the year, Manchester’s School Lunch workers, Lisa Garrison, Tamra Belaire, Lynnette Clark, Susan DeSautel, Karen Lorincz, Jill Smith, and Dee Teresky became essential frontline workers. Since March 17th they’ve served more than 32,000 meals, braving wind, snow, rain, beating sun and freezing cold every Tuesday and Friday to provide breakfasts […]
School staff makes “Special Deliveries” to seniors
Friday, May 1 was “Decision Day” for high school students, with the deadline for their after-school decisions that is always a cause for celebration and pride among the senior class. Saturday, May 2, should have been the date of the Manchester High School 2020 prom. Due to issues related to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, neither […]
Photos: Manchester Athletic Boosters honor Class of 2020
The Manchester Athletic Boosters, along with the community, honored the graduating 2020 seniors by lighting the football field on May 20th at 8:20 pm for 20 minutes and 20 seconds. The seniors’ names were read over the loud speaker as well. Another tribute will be held in May, with more details coming.
Artist creates for the community
With traditional venues for displaying her art limited at this time, long-time Manchester folk artist decided to give back to her community during this time of health crisis. “I am drawing art for others to download and color,” says Margaret Shaw, who lives and works at her studio at 610 City Road. “The idea is […]
Photos: Signs of the times
It’s been said many times over the past few weeks that “we are all in this together,” and nowhere is that more evident than in the Manchester business community. Local businesses are being creative in the way they deliver their services and local community members are being supportive in many ways–whether it is purchasing gift […]
