Generous Donation to the Buoy Program

Generous Donation to the Buoy Program

The Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA) recently donated $5,000 to the Eagle River Chain buoy program. ERCLA has supported the program annually for many years. Without donations, there would be no funds to purchase new buoys, buoy lights, and buoy light...
Changes at ER Fire Station #2

Changes at ER Fire Station #2

You may have noticed a flurry of activity at ERFD Station #2 in recent months. Earlier this year, the Town donated five more acres of land to the fire department for development as a firefighter training facility. Additionally, a helipad is currently under...
Community Support for the Chain Buoy Program

Community Support for the Chain Buoy Program

The Town of Washington has begun receiving contributions to the Eagle River Chain Buoy Program. Carole Linn, Town of Washington Supervisor, accepted a donation of $700 from Paul Hennes.  Mr. Hennes has previously served as an alderman for the City of Eagle River, a...
Home Ignition Zone Assessments on Bass Lake

Home Ignition Zone Assessments on Bass Lake

To reduce the risk of wildfire in our town, home ignition zone assessments were recently conducted on 61 homes on Bass Lake as part of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Specially trained firefighters from the WDNR, the United States Forest Service (USFS),...
Congratulations to Our Trex Bench Winners!

Congratulations to Our Trex Bench Winners!

The two lucky winners of the Trex benches are Matthew Haugen and Matt Coleman.  They were randomly selected from all residents who have a transfer station permit.  Congratulations, Matthew and Matt! Another drawing will be held next year. Winner Matt Haugen and son...