Grafton Dam Repair Vote | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Grafton’s historic Bridge Street Dam, crippled by a May mechanical failure, is getting a second chance—after a heated August debate, the village board voted to repair it instead of tear it down. With repairs costing up to $180K (vs. $2M to demolish), residents split: some see it as vital to heritage and property values, others call it a safety risk and financial burden. After three hours of public testimony, the board moved to solicit bids—now the town’s biggest question: who’ll fix it, and how much will it really cost? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…