In today’s edition: Egg Harbor considers a public pickleball court project, Ephraim discusses planting a Liberty Tree for America’s 250th anniversary and Door County Public Health warns residents about harmful blue-green algae blooms.
The Agenda
Upcoming items at local government meetings, sorted by issue
🏠 Government Building – Ephraim Village Board (Tuesday, 7 p.m.)
The Village of Ephraim Board will discuss plans for the future of the administration building at the board meeting on Tuesday after the Physical Facilities Committee recommended focusing on two options: a renovation and expansion of the existing building for approximately $1.8 million or the construction of a new building for roughly $2 million. This discussion comes as the village board seeks solutions to longstanding issues with the building, including roof leaks, inadequate insulation, and limited storage space. The renovation option would allow most meetings to move out of Village Hall and back into the administration building. However, some board members questioned whether spending nearly $1.8 million on an aging structure makes sense when a new building could be constructed for an almost similar cost. Read the agenda.
🎾 Parks and Recreation – Egg Harbor Village Board (Wednesday, 1 p.m.)
The Village of Egg Harbor Board will consider approving the use of property for the construction of public pickleball courts in partnership with the Door County Pickleball Club at the board meeting on Wednesday. The approximately $500,000 proposal calls for six pickleball courts on Church Street, along with seating areas and storage facilities, and is expected to take three to six months to complete following approval. This project is designed “to meet the growing demand for recreational and competitive play in our community.” Read the agenda.
🌳 Historic Commemoration – Ephraim Village Board (Tuesday, 7 p.m.)
The Village of Ephraim Board will discuss plans to plant a “Liberty Tree” to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, with a dedication plaque mounted on native limestone at Harborside Park at the board meeting on Tuesday. The task force for this project recommended a Princeton elm tree that will be sourced from Hortonville, Wisconsin and is a species that is resistant to elm disease. Read the agenda.
This week’s full meeting schedule:
Monday
Tuesday
- Ephraim Village Board – 7 p.m. (Agenda)
Wednesday Egg Harbor Village Board – 1 p.m. (Agenda)
Around Town
What’s going on in your neck of the woods
🔊 Announcements
- Door County Public Health reminded residents on its Facebook page on June 6 to watch for blue-green algae before allowing pets to swim in local lakes, ponds and rivers. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are naturally occurring bacteria that can rapidly multiply during warm weather and form harmful blooms that may look like green pea soup, spilled paint, floating scum, foam or mats on the water’s surface. Some blooms produce toxins that can make people and animals sick, and dogs are especially vulnerable because they often swallow water while swimming. Door County Public Health recommends keeping pets away from stagnant or discolored water, avoiding areas with visible scum or algal mats and bringing fresh drinking water for pets.
🗓️ Community & Non-Profit Events
- Husby’s Garage will host three nights of live music this week, with performances beginning at 8 p.m. each evening. Frog Furr will take the stage on Thursday, followed by Glashamar on Friday and Augie’s Blues Experiment on Saturday.
- The DC Arts Center will host a reading of The Diary of Anne Frank on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The reading tells the story of a Jewish teenager who documented her experiences while hiding from Nazi persecution during World War II.
♥️ Joys & Concerns
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