In today’s edition: Liberty Grove considers supporting Frontier-Verizon’s broadband expansion grant, Gibraltar will discuss a proposed blight ordinance to address deteriorated properties, and Sturgeon Bay reviews a development agreement for new single-family and two-family housing.

The Agenda 

Upcoming items at local government meetings, sorted by issue

🏘️  Housing Development – Sturgeon Bay Common Council (Tuesday, 6 p.m.)

The Sturgeon Bay Common Council will discuss approving a development agreement to subdivide a 27.5-acre property on the east side of N. 8th Avenue into approximately 72 lots for single-family and two-family housing at the board meeting on Tuesday. The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee determined that the lots should be developed because they will be “suitable for the City’s and region’s workforce.” Read the agenda. 

📱 Broadband Expansion – Liberty Grove Town Board (Wednesday, 6 p.m.)

The Liberty Grove Town Board will discuss a letter of support for Frontier/Verizon’s participation in the state’s broadband expansion grant at the board meeting on Wednesday. The grant is intended to expand high-speed broadband access “to unserved and underserved areas,” according to the board’s letter. Read the agenda. 

🏚️ Blight Ordinance – Gibraltar Town Board (Wednesday, 6 p.m.)The Gibraltar Town Board will discuss the next steps for a proposed blight ordinance. Under Wisconsin law, blight typically refers to properties that are “substandard” or “deteriorated” and pose a threat to public health or safety, according to the State Bar of Wisconsin. The town currently does not have an ordinance allowing staff to assist with or require blight correction. The ordinance would give the town authority to address properties that pose public health or safety concerns, such as boarded-up buildings or pest infestations. Read the agenda.

This week’s full meeting schedule:

Tuesday

  • Sturgeon Bay Common Council – 6 p.m. (Agenda)

Wednesday

  • Liberty Grove Town Board – 6 p.m. (Agenda)
  • Gibraltar Town Board – 6 p.m. (Agenda)

Around Town 

What’s going on in your neck of the woods

🔊 Announcements 

🗓️ Community & Non-Profit Events

  • Open Door Pride will host a “Raise the Pride Flag” event in Martin Park Sturgeon Bay on Monday at 11 a.m.
  • Third Avenue PlayWorks will host a “Wisconsin Cheese Masters Wine Night” in the theatre lobby on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. There will be three wine tastings from Von Stiehl Winery before the show. 
  • The Brussels-Union-Gardner FIre Department will host its annual Car & Motor Show on Saturday at 10 a.m. 

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