by Town of Washington | Sep 12, 2025 | News
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...
by Town of Washington | Jul 10, 2025 | News
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...
by Town of Washington | Jun 12, 2025 | News
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...
by Town of Washington | Mar 12, 2025 | News
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...
by Town of Washington | Mar 12, 2025 | CWPP, News
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...
by Town of Washington | Mar 3, 2025 | News
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...
