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Take a Breather
A report on the July 16, 2026, regular council meeting. Plus a sneak preview of where the Betsie Valley Trail might go through the new development to E Beach, and a link to the live Elberta Commons Community Survey
A Democratic Candidate’s Corporate Ties Exposed
Is enough enough? When it comes to “money out of politics” Callie Barr’s claims may amount to small change indeed.
County Administrator Leaving for Fremont
Special County Commission Meeting Tomorrow
The Long and Short of It: Council Agenda and Parks & Rec
The Budget, Grant, Finance, and Audit Committee meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Bastille Day, at 8 a.m. For Thursday’s council meeting the list is skeletal but includes a UB Clerk application.
Work the Polls
Gilmore Clerk Amanda Rommell still needs election workers for early voting. The in-person training was July 9, but you can still do a self-paced training anytime before July 25 to get certified. My earlier post suggested you need to be present at the Gilmore Board meeting tomorrow but
Elberta Commons Update
Per a postcard handed out to members of the Parks & Rec Commission at their July 9 meeting, the first charrette will be held September 22–24, with some preliminary activities you can sign up for online, though it’s unclear how exactly.
Council Hires AI-Enhanced Code Enforcement Officer and Things of That Nature
At least one human will use AI to notify the Village within 120 seconds of a potential violation. Council also accepted the UB clerk's resignation and ordered speed humps again.
Special Meeting Monday Morning
At 8 a.m. Council will convene to consider a resignation, meet with Jim Baldwin about code enforcement, and discuss speed humps.
Turtlefest: It’s a Movement
The signs are coming down ahead of schedule — some of our bescuted friends are still scooting across. Please watch for them, and tell your fellow FOTs.
Sounds Delicious
Come to a potluck meet-and-greet with visiting artist Matthew Burtner
Float Like a Butterfly
Happy Mother's Day, everybody!
Good Fencing
On May 6, the Planning Commission answered public questions, heard comments, and (after some further parsing) voted to adopt the new zoning ordinance and pass it on to the Village Council.
Kristine Mills Resigns as ELSS Manager
Ms. Mills simply exquisitely ran Life Saving Station rentals for 15 years.
A Proper Airing: May Calendar Mini Blast
May will bring a lot of movement through the Village’s nooks and crannies, with a community sale, spring cleanup, and some attention paid to the swamp. Shop for a market basket!
Public Hearing Wednesday, 6 pm
On changes to the zoning ordinance, zoning map, and future land use map in the master plan
Viva la rivoluzione
Breakfast pizza debuts at EPC.
Bomb Cyclone Power Outage
The power went out in the Village just after 7 pm March 16
Alert Reader
The first letter to the editor of the Alert’s Substack era
Curb Enthusiasm
A report on the March 4, 2026, planning commission meeting
New WUWU Show Seeks Your Work Stories
“Clocked Out” is a collaboration between the Elberta Labor Heritage Center and the Elberta Alert.
The Elberta Alert Reboot Turns 15
So I thought I’d pause for refreshment.