Category: General

Blizzard Elsa – Snow Removal & Garbage Pickup

Brittney

3/17/2026

— GARBAGE PICKUP:

– Please place your bins by your driveway entrance, and NOT on top of snowbanks. The crews will not be able to reach them.

– Pickup normally on Monday will now be on Wednesday.

– Pickup normally on Tuesday will now be on Thursday.

— SNOW SIDEWALK REMOVAL ORDINANCE:

– The City of Oconto will NOT be enforcing the sidewalk snow removal ordinance due to the large amount of heavy snow that was received in a short period of time. We ask that you please work on clearing them when you can. Public Works crews will try to open up corners when they have time. There is a lot of snow removal the will still need to be doing in the next couple days.

— SNOW CLEANUP AND REMOVAL:

– Public Works crews will be in tonight at midnight to start clearing snow from the downtown business and other areas. Please be patient with the removal process as crews have been working around the clock since Sunday morning to make our roads safe and drivable.

A huge thank you to all the individuals responsible for the amazing safety efforts taken during Blizzard Elsa. She was a storm like most of us have never seen in our lifetimes, crews did an excellent job mitigating the effects.

WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

Brittney

Friday, March 6, 2026

City of Oconto


WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

15 Ton Weight restrictions will go into effect on all City of Oconto streets effective March 6th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and remain in effect until further notice.

School buses, emergency vehicles, milk/seed potato/livestock haulers, perishable food haulers, solid waste haulers collecting residential or commercial waste, and septage hauling will be EXEMPT from the road restrictions.

Fuel/gas haulers will be allowed to transport ½ of their normal legal loads. However, all carriers are encouraged to suspend operations and contact Oconto City Hall if visible road damage is encountered at 920-834-7725.

This information will be forwarded to the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Oconto County Sheriff’s Department.

Job Opportunity – Public Works & Parks Summer Laborer

Brittney

Applications are due by 4:00 pm on April 2, 2026

City of Oconto

Job Opportunities

The City of Oconto Public Works & Parks Department has job openings for the following positions:

  • Part-time summer positions: working months are from the middle of April to end of October (weather permitting on both start & end dates for positions):
    • Harbormaster – must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and available to work at least one or two weekends a month. Position starts at $15.30 per hour.
  • Part-time summer positions: Working months are June to September.
    • Parks Maintenance/Laborers – must be at least 16 years old with a valid WI driver’s license. Position starts at $12.00 per hour.
    • Campground Maintenance/Laborer – must be at least 16 years old with a valid WI driver’s license and available for some weekends. Position starts at $12.00 per hour.
    • Public Works Maintenance/Laborers – must be at least 16 years old with a valid WI driver’s license. Position starts at $12.00 per hour.

Applications are available online at www.cityofoconto.com/employment/ or at Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main St, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 2nd, 2026. All positions are subject to background check.

If you have questions regarding any of the above information, please call the Public Works & Parks Department at (920) 834-7725 or e-mail questions to jeremy@cityofocontowi.gov.

Summer Positions Job Opp 2026Download

Notice of Public Hearing – Petition for Zoning Amendment – 03.17.26

Brittney
Public Hearing Rezoning 03.17.26 – Hermans – mailed postedDownload

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Changes in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

March 17, 2026

6:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153

The agenda of the public hearing will be as follows:

Petition for Zoning Amendment from Nicolet Lumber Inc. to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-33240402122 (852 Smith Ave) & #265-31192411897 (Doran St) from Highway Commercial (CH) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)

A copy of the proposed zoning map and changes is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All parties for and against will be heard. 

Notice of Public Hearing – Petition for Zoning Amendment – 03.17.26

Brittney
Public Hearing Rezoning 03.17.26 – DuChateau – mailed postedDownload

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Changes in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

March 17, 2026

6:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153

The agenda of the public hearing will be as follows:

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-31191821838 (189 Chicago St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to General Industrial (IG)

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-021900111 (201 Chicago St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-021900111A (Chicago St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-30181221547 (310 Main St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to Light Industrial (IL)

A copy of the proposed zoning map and changes is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All parties for and against will be heard. 

2026 Dog & Cat Licenses DUE April 1, 2026

Brittney

NOTICE TO DOG & CAT OWNERS

Pursuant to Section 174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required for all dogs who are 5 months of age or older.

Vaccinations against rabies are required per Section 95.21(2), Wisconsin Statutes, within 30 days after the dog reaches 5 months of age and shall be repeated within one year after the initial vaccination.  In addition, dogs shall be revaccinated when their rabies certificate expires.  A certificate documenting that the dog’s rabies vaccinations are current shall be presented to the treasurer when obtaining an annual dog license.

The owner of a dog more than 5 months of age on January 1 or within the licensing year shall obtain an annual dog license.  Any person who keeps more than one dog shall contact their municipal treasurer regarding the availability of a multiple dog license.

2026 Dog & Cat Licensing tags shall be obtained by April 1, 2026 from your Municipal Treasurer.

Late fees are assessed after April 1, 2026.                                                           

BY:  Kim Pytleski, County Clerk

Published pursuant to Sec. 174.052 Wis. Stat.

Neutered MaleUn-Neutered MaleSpayed FemaleUn-Spayed FemaleCatMunicipality Fees 2026
$3.00$8.00$3.00$8.00$3.00City of Oconto

Dog & Cat License Application (Click Here)

Garbage Pickup Reschedule for 1/19/26 – 1/22/26

Brittney

1/15/2026

City of Oconto

Garbage Pickup Rescheduled

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: Garbage Pickup for next week has been rescheduled due to issues with the garbage truck.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • Monday, January 19th – No pick-up.
  • Tuesday, January 20th – No pick-up.
  • Wednesday, January 21st – Garbage pick-up for residents on or North of Pecor St except for residents living on North Bayshore Rd, Harbor Rd, Spies Rd, Yacht Club Rd, Hart St, Turner Ave, Lamkey St, and Water St or that normally get picked up on Mondays.
  • Thursday, January 22nd – Garbage pick-up for residents on or South of Pecor St including residents living on North Bayshore Rd, Harbor Rd, Spies Rd, Yacht Club Rd, Hart St, Turner Ave, Lamkey St, and Water St or that normally get picked up on Tuesdays.

Candlelight Walk 2026

Brittney

Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

The annual 2026 Candlelight Walk at Copper Culture State Park will be held on Saturday, February 7th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

The walk, hot chocolate, cookies, and warming fires are all FREE!

Dress accordingly and bring a flashlight if desired.

The event is sponsored by Oconto Parks & Recreation Department, Oconto County Historical Society, and with help from the Wisconsin DNR.

Set-up will start at 3:00 pm, with clean-up at 8:15 pm. Any help with one or both would be greatly appreciated.

Any questions, or if you are able to help with set-up or clean-up, please call the City of Oconto City Hall at (920)834-7711.

Hope to see you there!

New Years 2026 – Recycling Holiday Schedule

Brittney

CITY OF OCONTO

New Years 2026

Recycling Holiday Schedule

  • Wednesday, December 31st – Recycling pick-up as normal.
  • Thursday, January 1st – No pick-up – City Hall closed
  • Friday, January 2nd – Recycling pick-up for residents on or South of Pecor St including residents living on North Bayshore Rd, Harbor Rd, Spies Rd, Yacht Club Rd, Hart St, Turner Ave, Lamkey St, and Water St or that normally get picked up on Thursdays.