In today’s edition: Gibraltar school will discuss new leadership, Jacksonport will review road maintenance plans and micro sealing bids, and the County Board will consider the next phase of the Door County Museum and Archives Project.
The Agenda
Upcoming items at local government meetings, sorted by issue
🖼️ Museum Project – County Board of Supervisors (Tuesday, 9 a.m.)
The County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing up to $3.3 million to begin Phase III construction of the Door County Museum and Archives Project at its meeting on Tuesday. The project includes upgrades to the Door County Historical Museum and renovations to the former Younkers building in Sturgeon Bay to create a new museum archives facility, meeting space and tenant space. Construction bids totaled approximately $2.93 million, about 2% above the project estimate, but remain within the county’s nearly $5 million budget for the project. Read the agenda.
🧑💼 School Leadership – Gibraltar Board of Education (Monday, 9 a.m.)
The Gibraltar Board of Education will discuss the introduction of new Secondary Principal Andrew Holdmann and the 2026-2027 school year plan at a special working session on Monday. Holdmann, a lifelong resident and district graduate, began serving as secondary principal on July 1. Read the agenda.
🛣️ Road Maintenance – Jacksonport Town Board (Tuesday, 7 p.m.)
The Jacksonport Town Board will consider bids for micro sealing on Townline Road, discuss driveway repairs and review the town’s long-term road plan at its meeting Tuesday. Read the agenda.
This week’s full meeting schedule:
Monday
- Gibraltar School District Board of Education – 9 a.m. (Agenda)
- Washington School District Board of Education – 4 p.m. (Agenda)
Tuesday
Around Town
What’s going on in your neck of the woods
🔊Announcements
- Door County Public Health announced it is hiring a Public Health Nurse to support Maternal Child Health programs and “broader community initiatives,” according to a July 20 Facebook post.
🗓️ Community & Non-Profit Events
- Door County Medical Center will host the 65th annual House & Garden Walk on Tuesday. The event will offer self-guided tours of eight homes, garden and historic sites throughout Door County to benefit Door County Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Campaign.
- Downtown Sturgeon Bay will host its annual Sail Thru The Avenues Sidewalk Sale on Thursday, which will feature citywide bargains, local art, and other merchandise. Third Avenue will be closed to traffic for the event.
- Crossroads at Big Creek will host “Journeys with Joan” on Tuesday, where participants can explore Door County geology.
♥️ Joys & Concerns
- Consider this your place to share what’s on your heart. What’s bringing you joy, or what’s weighing on your mind? Maybe it’s a loved one’s milestone birthday or anniversary, a long-awaited family visit or someone you care about facing a health battle. We’d love to help neighbors celebrate one another and stay connected. Send your notes to Door County Knock at [email protected] and help us fill this space with your stories.