In today’s edition: Winter Storm Elsa response, wastewater upgrades in Ephraim and Sister Bay’s community center planning effort.

The Agenda 

Upcoming items at local government meetings, sorted by issue

❄️ Infrastructure – (Tuesday, 7 p.m)

The Ephraim Village Board will hear a presentation from the maintenance manager relating to Winter Storm Elsa, as well as discuss a proposal for Phase 2 design services for wastewater treatment facility improvements at the board meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. The proposal includes upgrades to secondary treatment systems, pumping and disinfection. Read the agenda. 

🏠 Housing – (Wednesday, 11 a.m)

The Sister Bay Village Hall Planning Task Force will discuss recommending a Citizen Preparation Plan to the Village Board for adoption as part of a Community Development Block Grant application process at the meeting Wednesday at 11 a.m. The plan is designed to guide public input, specifically from low-income or moderate-income residents, as the Village pursues renovating the Village Hall into a community center. Read the agenda. 

🧹 Infrastructure & Cleanup – (Wednesday, 7 p.m)The Town of Liberty Grove will discuss updates from the Town Administrator on the 2026 paving project schedule and the Rowley’s Bay Resort clean-up at the board meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. Read the agenda. 

Around Town 

What’s going on in your neck of the woods

🔊Announcements 

  • The Door County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on its Facebook page on April 8 after receiving reports of callers falsely claiming to be deputies with the department. The callers tell individuals they missed a court hearing and attempt to gather personal information. If you receive a call like this, do not provide any personal information and hang up immediately. 

🎉 Community & Non-Profit Events

  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is hosting a social cribbage event at its Sister Bay location on Monday at 10 a.m. 
  • Aging & Disability Resource Center is hosting a “Bingocize” for participants over the age of 60 to do strength and balance exercises that are combined with bingo on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
  • Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar is hosting a “Survey Slam Trivia” night on Friday at 6 p.m.

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