A Community Connected
“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.
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Town Supervisor Opening
The Town of Algoma is seeking applicants to serve the remaining months of an unexpired Supervisor Position. Interested applicants will serve a term that will expire in April 2021. Town of Algoma residency is required for this appointment. If you are interested, please complete this Application. Application deadline is December 10, 2020. Thank you.
November 3rd Election Numbers
The November 3rd Presidential Election turned out a large number of voters across the country. The same was true for the Town of Algoma. There were 4,611 total votes cast with 3,073 of them absentee ballots. Of the 3,073 absentee ballots, 1,006 were in-person absentee ballots and 2,067 were mailed…
Utility Work on Omro Road
Several utility companies will be working on Omro Road or within the road right of way over the next several weeks. Soil borings on Omro Road are scheduled for November 11th and 12th. All of this work is in preparation of Omro Road being reconstructed next year. Please be patient…
November 3rd Election Thank Yous
The November 3rd Presidential Election is now in the books. It was an unprecedented turn-out for the Town of Algoma. We want to thank all of the community members who assisted with processing absentee ballots and the poll workers who put in a full day’s work to ensure the election…
Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
Algoma is in the final stages of updating its Comprehensive Plan that was last adopted in 2007. A complete draft of the Town of Algoma Comprehensive Plan 2040 is available for the required 30-day public review and comment period. Please click on Draft Comprehensive Plan to read a complete copy…
Burning Regulations
Many of you are in the process of raking leaves and cleaning up your yards. While burning is not strictly prohibited, Town residents are allowed to have recreational type fires in your yards as long as they follow Town Ordinances. Please be mindful of your neighbors when planning to burn…
Building Permits
Most building and improvement projects require a building permit, including culverts. All permanent and temporary culverts need a permit prior to installation. For a list of items that require a permit either issued by the Town or Winnebago County, please check Algoma’s website for more information.
