Today the Village Council received word from Jennifer Jay, the director of communications and engagement for the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, that their organization has closed the real estate sale with Elberta Land Holding Company. One immediate effect this news has: We can plan for an enormous new park! Make sure you read the Parks & Recreation Five-Year Plan and get your comments in. The plan will be voted on this Thursday, December 19, at the 7 pm Village Council meeting. ‘Tis indeed a season to be jolly!