News & Notices
Notice of Quorum
NOTICE of QUORUM TOWN OF WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Town of Washington Board of Supervisors may be present for the Joint Municipal Fire Commission meeting on Thursday,...
Oak Wilt Spreading in the Town of Washington
Oak wilt, a lethal disease of oak trees, continues to spread in our town. A newly identified tree was noted on East Bass Lake Road on August 19, 2026. The Town of Washington now has FOURTEEN...
In-Person Absentee Voting for the November 3rd Election
In-person Absentee voting for the General Election on November 3rd begins on Tuesday, October 20th. The Town of Washington will have the following office hours for In-person Absentee Voting....
Plow Blade Restoration Brings New Life — and Old Memories — to the Town of Washington
For more than twenty years, the old plow blade outside the Town of Washington town shop stood as a landmark on Deerskin Road. It was a bright, bold splash of color created by the art students of...
Culvert Replacement on E. Bass Lake Rd
The culvert has been replaced on E. Bass Lake Rd. The road will be paved at a later date. Please use caution when traveling on this stretch of road and reduce speed when approaching the site....
Home Ignition Zone Assessments on Bass Lake
To reduce the risk of wildfire in our town, home ignition zone assessments were recently conducted on 43 homes on Bass Lake as part of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Specially...
Do you have aquatic weeds?
If you have aquatic weeds, you can remove them! Nearly all activities used to control or manage aquatic plants require a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). However,...
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...
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...
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...