Boulder Donation

Boulder Donation

Wiegand Excavating of Iron River, Michigan, recently donated large boulders to the Eagle River Fire Department for use at Station #2 in the Town of Washington. Construction of the helipad at Fire Station #2 last year required removing several trees, which created an...
Brush Site Opening

Brush Site Opening

THE BRUSH SITE OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH AT 4PM REGULAR HOURS ARE 4 PM ON FRIDAY TILL 6 AM ON MONDAY   The brush site will be open on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day Use of the brush site is a free service to our Town residents, courtesy of the Town of...

2026 Recycling Amnesty Program

Do you need to dispose of old computer equipment, residential appliances, electronics, tires, or other qualifying items? Vilas County Recycling Amnesty Program allows Vilas County property owners to obtain a voucher, which is good for $15 towards the cost of properly...
Storm Damage Increases Wildfire Risk

Storm Damage Increases Wildfire Risk

From ice storms to severe thunderstorms to tornadoes,  it seems like almost everyone has storm damage. Storm debris can increase your wildfire risk.  Burning this debris can also increase your wildfire risk.  Think about alternatives to debris burning....

2026 CWPP Grant Award

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized the awards for the 2026 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant applications. Each year, the increasing number of applicants intensifies competition for limited grant funds. The Town of Washington is pleased to...