Brush Site Opening May 16th 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 Washington Community Wildfire Protection Plan. It’s...
You could be the lucky winner!

You could be the lucky winner!

Trex Program a Big Success We extend our gratitude to all residents who participated in the Trex Bag Challenge. Since February 2023, we have successfully collected 3,500 pounds of plastic materials. In recognition of this achievement, Trex has awarded the Town of...

Remaining seasonal road limits coming off soon

Remaining seasonal road weight limits will be removed on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM from the following roads: North Military Rd South Military Rd Bald Eagle Lane E Anvil Lake Rd S Anvil Lake Rd This removes all seasonal road limits in the Town of...

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...

Forest Management Plan Being Developed

The Town of Washington is developing a forest management plan known as a Stewardship Plan . With approximately 1,200 acres of town-owned land, we have enlisted the help of the WDNR in developing a forest management plan for these lands. Our local WDNR Vilas County...