“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, the Town of Algoma is serviced by one of the finest Volunteer Fire Departments and First Responder Units in the state. 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 the Town of 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.
Strategic Plan Community Survey Click Here
The Town of Algoma has contracted with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Center for Customized Research and Services to facilitate the preparation of a long-range (5-10 years) Strategic Plan. As Algoma continues to grow in population, the Strategic Plan will be a guide to set priorities for future investments in the Town. Planning areas included staffing, departments, infrastructure, services, facilities, amenities, intergovernmental agreements, future planning initiatives, and Town structure. Planning Process Overview Flyer! The deadline to complete the survey is May 27th.
Town News
Yard Waste Collection Reminders
Many residents are following the yard waste collection pick-up dates. Thank you! However, some residents still put out their yard waste all days of the week and leave it out for several days. This creates a safety issue for drivers and pedestrians and makes the neighborhoods look unkempt. Please follow the collection calendar and yard waste guidelines.
Open Book and Board of Review Notice
Pursuant to § 70.45, Wis. Stats. the assessor and the assessment roll for the Year 2022 will be open for examination on Wednesday, the 18th day of May, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Instructional material will be provided at the open book…Read more
Burning Ordinance
With the arrival of spring, residents will be cleaning up their yards and accumulating yard waste. The Town is offering and encouraging residents to use the yard waste collection service and not burn their leaves and brush. Smoke from the fires do pose a health and quality of life issue…
Ditch and Drainage Easement Maintenance
With this very wet spring, the Town is asking residents to keep their front ditches (especially the ends of culverts) and drainage easements clear of garbage, sports balls, dead leaves, mud, and brush. Other than Omro Road and N. Oakwood Road, there is no drainage system other than open ditches…
Yard Waste Collection Calendar and Information 2022
The Town of Algoma has signed an agreement with the Grounds Guys to provide yard waste collection service for 2022. The yard waste collection calendar is now available on the Town’s website “Calendar Here” and at the Town Hall. As in past years, only brown yard waste bags purchased at…
Read More Yard Waste Collection Calendar and Information 2022
No Overnight Parking on Town Roads
This situation is an ongoing problem. There is NO overnight parking on Town roads, cul-du-sacs, and bump outs 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…
Dogs Running at Large Ordinance
The Town continues to receive complaints about dogs running loose at Jones Park and in the Lakevista Development. Unfortunately, some dog owners feel that the park and private property are there to serve as their personal dog park. The Town, with assistance from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, will be…
