General Election: November 3, 2026

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Welcome to the Town of Manitowish Waters in Vilas County Wisconsin!

The Manitowish Waters area is the ideal spot to "get away from it all." Located in Northwestern Vilas County in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Manitowish Waters is known for its quiet, less stressful surroundings perfect for a family vacation, reunion, romantic getaway, hunting or fishing excursion, or leisure day trip.

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Special Town Meeting of Electors

Notice is hereby given that a special town meeting of the electors for the Town of Manitowish Waters, Vilas County, Wisconsin, will be held at the Town Hall, 5733 Airport Road on the 17″ day of November 2026, immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2027 Town Budget which begins at 6:00pm

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Budget Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2027 Budget for the Town of Manitowish Waters, Vilas County, Wisconsin, will be held at the Town Hall, 5733 Airport Road, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00pm.

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Municipal Board of Canvassers

Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Board of Canvassers for the Town of Manitowish Waters will convene in the Town Hall at 5733 Airport Road, on November 3, 2026, at 8:01pm, or immediately after the final ballot for the November 3 General Election has been tabulated, 

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The Transfer Station is located 1/2 mile north of beautiful downtown Manitowish Waters at 217 Hwy W.

Call the Transfer Station for more information on how to recycle: 715-543-2366

CLOSED HOLIDAYS (Except Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Individuals that are interested in acquiring an annual pass for unlimited access to the brush pile, may stop in the Town Offices and obtain a pass for $50.00 for the year from the date of purchase.

Summer HoursMay thru October

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Winter HoursNovember thru April

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