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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.
Lawsuit Against Benzie Sheriff's Department
Shoutout to local coverage
Power Down at Post Office
And Lane Plumbing
Draft FY25-26 Budget Is Posted
You can review it on the Village website or get a copy at the office.
“Staple It to a Dinosaur and Send It Over”
A report on the January 16, 2024, regular council meeting
Winter Friday Tonight
Games and chilling at the Life Saving Station
Federal Funding Freeze — Frozen?
Let’s talk about federal funding.
Year of the Snake
Begins today. Get your Snake stamps at the Elberta Post Office tomorrow.
How the Federal Funding Freeze Affects Us
Sometimes alliteration isn't fun. Check back here for updates.
Limey Is for Rent
You can settle in and get cozy at 213 Furnace Avenue.
Good Porches Make Good Neighbors
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Dan Carter’s variances.
Trash Pickup
Will happen tomorrow as usual.
Minuteses
Our clerk has posted the draft minutes from the ZBA hearing and the January council meeting.