Brush site notice

We know everyone is anxious about using the brush site. However, the brush site is too wet for vehicular use and will remain closed until the area dries. We will send an electronic news announcement when the site opens, and it will be posted on our website. Your...

Seasonal road limits coming off soon

Seasonal road weight limits will be removed on Monday, April 28th at 8 AM The following roads will have limits in effect until further notice: North Military Rd South Military Rd Bald Eagle Lane E Anvil Lake Rd S Anvil Lake...

Notice of New or Updated Ordinances

NOTICE OF NEW OR UPDATED ORDINANCES Town of Washington, Vilas County, State of Wisconsin NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that at a regularly scheduled meeting held at the Town of Washington Town Hall on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Town Board of the Town of Washington voted to...

Notice to Adjourn Board of Review

Notice of Meeting to Adjourn Board of Review to Later Date Town of Washington, Vilas County, Board of Review will meet on May 5, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., at the Town of Washington Town Hall located at 2301 Town Hall Rd, Eagle River WI, for the purpose of calling the Board...

Concerning Situation on the Deerskin River

In 1948 an earthen dam was constructed on the Deerskin River approximately three miles upstream from Rangeline Road.  The dam was declared unsafe and removed in 2001 despite public opposition. Since the dam removal more than twenty years ago, there has been a steadily...
Wildfire in the Town of Washington

Wildfire in the Town of Washington

On April 16, 2024, the Valeria Fire burned 2.43 acres. A downed electrical power line caused it. The DNR needed nine pieces of equipment and 15 firefighters to put the fire out at a cost of $1,855. On October 30, 2024, the Deerskin Fire burned 6.67 acres. It was...