In today’s edition: Door County residents brace for heat with heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees, Egg Harbor will consider a standalone swim raft project at the village beach, and Sturgeon Bay will review an amendment to the Sawyer Flats development agreement.

The Agenda 

Upcoming items at local government meetings, sorted by issue

🗺️ Zoning – Baileys Harbor Plan Commission (Monday, 6 p.m.)

The Baileys Harbor Plan Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would allow shipping containers to be used as accessory structures at its meeting Monday. Read the agenda. 

🛝 Parks – Egg Harbor Parks and Public Works Committee (Wednesday, 8 a.m.)

The Egg Harbor Parks and Public Works Committee will discuss a swim raft at the village beach as a standalone project separate from the Beach View break wall repairs at its meeting Wednesday. Read the agenda. 

🏘️ Housing – Sturgeon Bay Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee (Tuesday, 4 p.m.)

The Sturgeon Bay Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee will consider a proposed amendment for a development agreement for Sawyer Park Flats at its meeting on Tuesday. Read the agenda.

This week’s full meeting schedule:

Monday

  • Baileys Harbor Plan Commission – 6 p.m. (Agenda)

Tuesday

  •  Sturgeon Bay Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 4 p.m. (Agenda) 

Wednesday

  •  Egg Harbor Parks and Public Works Committee – 8 a.m. (Agenda)

Around Town 

What’s going on in your neck of the woods

🔊Announcements 

  • Door County Emergency Management announced in a Saturday Facebook post that the National Weather Service in Green Bay is forecasting high temperatures in the low to mid-90s Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees away from Lake Michigan. The service recommends residents to stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing and never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. 

🗓️  Community & Non-Profit Events

  • Ephraim’s Bondemarked Farmers Market will take place Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. on the open grass lots adjacent to the Red Putter. The event will feature local farmers, artisans and vendors, and will be followed by a free concert at Harborside Park at 6 p.m.
  • Ephraim Moravian Church will host the “Stars and Stripes Musical Marathon” on Wednesday at 9 a.m., where organist Colin Welford will perform 250 songs over 12 hours in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.  
  • Egg Harbor’s Rhythm & Roots will take place Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center, which features live music alongside local vendors and artisans. 

♥️  Joys & Concerns

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