The Alpena County Board of Commissioners met July 22, 2025, approved a revised FY26 County Veterans Service Fund grant (changed to a reimbursement grant), authorized payment of $145,138.44 in bills, recorded a poll vote to allow TeleCAD (for Verizon) to pursue a 75-year tower lease on county property, and approved an equipment trade for the fairgrounds amid one dissent. The board also recognized Beaver Lake Park managers for life-saving efforts.