“A Community Connected” … the Town of Algoma, with an estimated population of 7,300, is conveniently located along Highways 41 and 21 and is the City of Oshkosh’s western border. Primarily residential and agricultural in composition, Algoma is serviced by one of the finest Volunteer Fire Departments and First Responder Units in the state, the Town of Algoma Fire Department. Recreational opportunities abound with comprehensive parks and recreation areas. Lake Butte des Morts serves as the Town’s northern border and a public landing with fishing pier provides access to nearby Fox River and Lake Winnebago. The WIOUWASH bicycle/snowmobile trail is also located within a few miles of the Town. With Algoma’s close proximity to Oshkosh, Town residents can enjoy quieter living with access to large city amenities, including outstanding public and private schools, churches of most denominations, excellent medical facilities, several shopping venues, a wide range of services, and many fine restaurants.
Town News
No Overnight Parking on Town Roads
Overnight parking on Town roads is prohibited from midnight to 6:00 am. seven days a week. Most Town roads are narrow and lack street lights. As a result, cars parked along the roads overnight do create a safety concern for other motorists. The Town does ask the Sheriff’s Office to patrol overnight and ticket cars parked on the road from midnight to 6:00 am.
Jones Park NOT Dog Park
Town staff get frequent calls regarding dogs running off leash at Jones Park. Jones Park is a Community Park and NOT a Dog Park! Dogs run all over the park and do their business where people walk and kids play. This is a safety and health issue. As clearly noted…
Omro Road Reconstruction Update
The reconstruction of Omro Road is moving along at a steady pace. Storm sewer is currently being installed under Omro Road west of Welsh Haven. Michels is rebuilding and grading Omro Road west of Elmhurst Lane. Sommers is working on curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways west of N. Oakwood…
Walking Path on Leonard Point Road
The Town contracted with Zillges Landscaping to construct a gravel walking path on the east side of Leonard Point Road. The path connects the Olde Apple Acres neighborhood at Duchess Lane to the path that leads in to Jones Park from Leonard Point Road. Pedestrian crossing signs have been ordered…
Road Maintenance Underway
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers has been hired to patch, seal, and crack seal various Town roads over the next few weeks. In most cases, the work will not limit or impede access to homes and businesses. When roads are scheduled to be sealed, those roads will be closed for a period…
Town Hall Available for Rent
The Algoma Town Hall is available for rent on weekends and holidays. On the Town’s website, please click on Information and Services and “Rent the Town Hall” page for more information.
Lakevista Estates Update
The contractor has completed asphalt paving on all of the roads in Lakevista Estates. Shouldering and ditching of the roads is underway and scheduled to be completed by late September. Residents and visitors in the area can now use Veanna Boulevard from Leonard Point Road to access the subdivision and…
