The Town of Liberty Grove is set to purchase approximately 13 acres behind its town hall for future use. Town electors voted 14-6 Wednesday night to buy the property at less than $40,000, which is less than fair market value for the area. Proponents say the land could address area needs like a compost site or attainable housing. Opponents say the town is already spending a lot of money on a recent acquisition of land in Gills Rock where work cannot begin in earnest until 2021. Liberty Grove Town Chairperson John Lowry says now the discussions on what to do with the property can begin.

Lowry added the parcel could be added to a tour being organized by the Door County Economic Development Corporation for contractors to build attainable housing in the area.