Welcome To the Town of Buchanan

The Town of Buchanan, which is located in the southeastern portion of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, is a unique blend of rural and urban development.  We have experienced considerable growth pressures during the past decade.  Much of our development has occurred within the boundaries of the Darboy Sanitary District, which was created in the 1980's to provide "urban services" to the newly developing areas.  The Town has a current population of nearly 6,692 residents and encompasses a land area of approximately 18.4 square miles or nearly 11,800 acres.

Buchanan shares a common boundary with the communities of Appleton, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, the Town of Harrison, the Town of Holland, and the Town of Woodville.

Town of Buchanan is Now on Twitter!

The Town of Buchanan is now on Twitter.  Do you want to keep updated on Town events, services and notices?  Then join us on Twitter and keep updated and receive the latest Town information.  We will post information such as special meetings, town park events, road closures, special garbage or recycling dates, emergency notices, etc.

Intersection & Traffic Study for CE/Eisenhower/Van Roy/Theater Way

A public informational meeting was held on January 19, 2010 regarding a study for improvements at the above named intersections.  The Town has partnered with Outagamie County Highway Department and a consultant to evaluate options for improvements.  The Handout presented at the meeting provides further detail on four options being considered. Option Maps were also presented at the meeting.  Any questions on the meeting, options being considered, timeline, etc. can be forwarded to the Town Hall or the consultant as listed in the handout.

Census 2010:

• What:  The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.
• Who:  All U.S. residents must be counted-people of all races and ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens.
• When:  Census Day is April 1, 2010.  Questionnaire responses should represent the household, as it exists on this day.  More detailed socioeconomic information will be collected annually from a small percentage of the population through the American Community Survey.
• Why:  The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years.  The census will show state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• How: Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to households via U.S. mail in March 2010; many households will receive a replacement questionnaire in early April.  Census workers also will visit households that do not return questionnaires.

Attention Veterans

Military service builds a common bond - The American Legion continues that bond for the future.  Find your role in The American Legion of the 21st century.

Come join us at one of our Legion meetings.  We are looking for New Members at the following posts:

• Leo Van Roy Post 265 Darboy - meeting time 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month at the Buchanan Town Hall.
• Thomas E. Kees Post 496 Sherwood - meeting time 7:00 p.m. first Tuesday of the month at Sherwood Community Center.

For more information please contact Wesley Pompa, Calumet County Commander, at 920-851-8258 or e-mail: calumetlegion@yahoo.com also visit www.legion.org

Eligibiltiy date are as follows: Aug. 2, 1990-cessation of hostlities as determined by the U.S. Government, Dec. 20 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990, Aug. 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984, Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975, June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955, Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946, and April 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918.  In any of the following branches:  Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines Dec. 7, 1941- Dec. 31, 1946.

Dogs to be Licensed and Kept Under Control

Dogs running at large and untagged dogs are subject to impoundment and the owners may pay penalties.  A dog is considered to be running at large if it is off the premises of it's owner and not under the control of the owner or some other person.  A dog is considered to be untagged if a valid license tag is not attached to a collar which is kept on the dog whenever the dog is outdoors, unless the dog is securely confined in a fenced area.  An officer shall attempt to capture and restrain any dog running at large or any untagged dog.  If the owner of a dog negligently or otherwise permits the dog to run at large or be untagged, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25 or more than $100 for the first offense, and not less than $50 or more than $200 for subsequent offenses. Also, please be respectful of your neighbors by not letting the doy continually bark, keeping the dog in your own yard, cleaning up after your dog including picking up their waste when out walking and keeping your dog away from people walking their dogs. 

2010 Dog Licenses are now available for purchase at the Buchanan Town Hall.  All dogs in the Town of Buchanan must be licensed yearly prior to April 1st. Licenses purchased after March 31st will be assessed a $5.00 late fee per dog. The license application can be mailed in with a copy of the rabies certificate, fee and self-addressed stamped envelope or the license can be purchased at the Town Hall.  Be sure to have an up-to-date rabies vaccination certificate with you when you come in for the license. Click on the following link for a dog license application:  Buchanan Dog License Application.