Wannebo Road Construction News

Construction on Wannebo Road between Ondossagon Road going east to Chequamegon Heights (2 miles) This project will involve pulverizing the existing pavement, then applying a new asphalt surface. Construction is expected to be between July 29 through just before Labor Day. Pulverizing is set to begin by the contractor, Northwoods Paving, on Monday July 29. …

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Request for Bids, Asphalt

Town of Washburn Bid Notice for Asphalt The Town of Washburn is requesting sealed bids for asphalt work on Forest Road 251 (Wannebo Road). Part A of the bid starts at Pajala Road heading west on FR 251 for a distance of 1900 feet. Part A includes the existing asphalt being pulverized, then adding 4…

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Request for Bids, 3/4 Inch Crushed Road Gravel

TOWN OF WASHBURN Bayfield County REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Washburn is requesting bids for  ¾ inch crushed road gravel from the Highbridge Pit or comparable to be  spread on Forest Road 251, going east beginning at FR 236.The gravel will be spread 1.5 inches thick, 20 feet wide. Please bid by the ton.…

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Exciting News about grant!

Exciting news for the Town of Washburn! We are included in this grant.  A huge thank you to Bill Bailey for his work on this grant application. Bayfield County, Port Wing, Red Cliff and a number of towns will be the recipients.  Click here to view article from Tony Ever’s office.

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Job Posting – Road Dept Staff Member

TOWN OF WASHBURN Road Department Staff Member Link to Detailed Job Description: https://townofwashburn.wi.gov/job-posting-road-dept-staff-member/ The Town of Washburn Board will be accepting applications for the position of Road Department Staff Member until 4:00 on Monday, November 27, 2023. Applicants should meet the following qualifications at a minimum. Hold a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or…

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Letter to Residents regarding Snowplowing – 3/23

Town Residents As you are all aware we are experiencing a long, hard winter. The last few weeks have been particularly difficult. Just as you are individually having difficulty finding places to put the snow, so is the town crew. While it may feel that they are deliberately plowing snow into your driveways, they are…

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PLOWING UPDATE! 12/30

Happy New Year everyone! We have the new truck back and in action. We are still waiting for the old truck to be fixed.

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Plan Commision Special Meeting – Closed Landfill Field Visit

Town of Washburn Plan Commission Special Meeting Date &Time: 3:30 P.M., Sunday, October 16, 2022 Location: Closed Landfill Gate (S. Maple Hill Rd. west of W. Maple Hill Rd.) Call meeting to order and verify legal notification. Community field visit to Closed Landfill. Observe the layout of the landfill site and area soils. Learn landfill…

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