Shared Courtesy of Linda Merline
When I was a child we lived in an apartment building on a busy street with constant traffic, noise and lights. I don't think I was even aware of the sky until we moved to the suburbs. My new home couldn't have been more different. A developer started with a cornfield and built long streets of identical houses and that's all there was. Nothing else. So nothing was taller than my house, not even a tree. There was absolutely nothing to obstruct the view of the sky, so it quickly got my attention. I remember lying on the grass looking up at the blue sky with white puffy clouds. I thought it looked like a warm blanket and seeing that blanket above everything made me feel safe, but the night sky was something entirely different!
The Town’s New Comprehensive Plan is Ready to Go!
The Town’s 2023-2043 Comprehensive Plan was created with input from many townspeople. It is their vision for the Town of Gibraltar beginning now and for 20 years into the future. The vision seeks mindful growth in economic opportunities that move the Town toward a sustainable future, while preserving and enhancing its distinctive characteristics and strengths; honoring its Door County heritage, preserving its historical legacy, infrastructure, and aesthetics; protecting its natural environment and its agricultural resources; and continuing the tradition of offering a welcoming, friendly, small town atmosphere for residents, business owners, workers, and visitors alike...Click to read more...
