OLD MISSION PENINSULA —Community groups and wineries on Old Mission Peninsula are working towards a settlement to their years-long legal dispute. Part of the settlement includes the township not having to pay the full $50 million debt.

In 2020, 11 old mission wineries sued Peninsula Township for unconstitutional ordinances. They were initially seeking a settlement of less than 30 thousand dollars, which the township rejected.

The wineries could collect the 50 million dollar judgment at any time.

The township would need to drop some of the most restrictive ordinances they have on things like noise regulations and capacity limits.

In exchange, wineries would lower the townships’ debt obligation

But until a settlement, the future of Old Mission Peninsula hangs in the balance.

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