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North Manchester regards its tree canopy as a unique and vital asset. In addition to enhancing the air quality for our residents, the town's trees contribute to North Manchester's overall aesthetic appearance and it's attractiveness to others considering our community as a place to relocate or to do business. To preserve this canopy, a Tree Advisory Commission was established in 1990 by the North Manchester Town Council. A tree ordinance was enacted July 5, 1990. A tree design plan was completed and adopted in November, 1991. Since its inception, the Tree Advisory Commission has supervised several tree plantings, cared for by the North Manchester Parks and Recreation Department staff:
The tree plantings have inspired North Manchester citizens to help care for and plant trees on their own. The Worth M. Walrod Memorial Tree Fund, a part of our current urban forestry plan, is in place as a matching memorial fund offering replacement trees to property owners, and is administered by the North Manchester Community Foundation.
The Tree Advisory Commission meets on the third Wednesday at the Town Manager's office, and has five official members. Three are appointed by the Town Council and serve a two-year term. One is the presiding officer of the Council or his/her designee. The Town Manager and Park Director are ex-officio members. The Commission is authorized to appoint advisory members who do not have the right to vote. It is the responsibility of the Tree Advisory Commission to advise the Town Council in matters concerning tree maintenance, removal and replacement in treelawns. It is also responsible for matters relating to the collection and disposal of fallen leaves, providing educational information regarding the value and care of trees, recommending plans for visually appealing tree canopies and town entranceways, means and methods of enhancing the quality of air and to assist in the recycling of natural resources, and the means and methods of removing danger from trees in poor condition. TOP OF PAGE... |
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The Design Team consists of a Steering Committee made up of North Manchester citizens and the landscape architecture firm of Rundell Ernstberger Associates, L.L.C. Acting together, a vision for the downtown improvements project was formed. Some of the general goals established by the Design Team include the following:
Watch for updates on the Main Street Project on this site. TOP OF PAGE... |
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Community Trail Network The North Manchester Parks and Recreation Department intends to create a Community Trail Network to benefit our town in many ways. The network will link people and places within the community through a safe, scenic and nonpolluting route. We believe the trails will promote unity among families, friends and neighbors, and will provide a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, improve physical fitness, and offer opportunities to learn about nature, culture and history. The proposed river boardwalk is designed to meander along the river corridor, connecting with school properties, the Ruppel Sports Complex, wetlands, community pool, Warvel Park, Halderman Park, Frantz Park, the Covered Bridge, library, the historic Thomas Marshall Home and Manchester College. Pedestrian bridges will cross the river and will provide spectacular views up and down the Eel River corridor. The Parks and Recreation Department has applied for State and Federal grants to complete this project. Visit this Web site for updates on this project. TOP OF PAGE... |
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Available Industrial Properties Click on these Wabash County Economic Development Corporation (WEDCOR) links to visit available industrial properties in the North Manchester area. Also included is a WEDCOR link to the current North Manchester Wage Survey. Click on your browser's BACK button to return: |
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TOP OF PAGE... Industry Local manufacturers contribute to the economy by producing cast abrasive grinding wheels, forging axles that are used for the mobile home industry and for high tech recreational vehicles and other non-automotive wheels. The town is also home to the design and assembly of automotive headliners, appliance timers, design and craft specialty tooling equipment, automotive air conditioning parts, design and manufacture of electric transformers and coils, design of custom leather goods, and the pouring of gray and ductile iron products. Other North Manchester companies include the preparation and distribution of specialty animal feeds and feed ingredients, production of aluminum wheel rims for bicycles and wheelchairs, and a large book binding industry. TOP OF PAGE... Manchester Economic Development Commission Economic Development Commission |
    
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