Town of Marathon Marathon County Wisconsin

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Marathon Town Board

• Keith Langenhan, Chairman
• Dave Krautkramer, Supervisor
• Bernie Dick, Supervisor
• Kelley Blume, Clerk
• Beth Altenhofen, Treasurer

Trash and Recycling Information:

Town Residents should place garbage dumpsters at the end of the driveway to avoid obstructions in driving lanes. Liability would occur if an accident happened.  Please have dumpsters out by 6:00 AM. Please put your garbage in bags and tie them shut before throwing in the dumpster to avoid garbage flying out of the trucks. This helps keep our roads and ditches clean. Thank you.    2026_Trash_and_Recycling_Calendar

Dog Licenses:

By law, all Dogs must be licensed. This licenses is to be purchased at the time your taxes are paid. ANY DOGS NOT LICENSED will be billed a $5.00 Late Fee. (Note: The dog license fee structure is set by the County: $20-Males/Females, $12-Neutered/Spayed dogs, $10-Puppies, $6 Neutered/Spayed Puppies, $80 Kennel , $12 Extra Kennel Tags)

Town Hall Rental Fees:

The hall rental fee for residents is $325. this includes a $200 security deposit. There will be a $25 charge if you cancel. The town hall may be rented the day before for a fee of $50 for 4 hours if the town hall is available. Call the Town Chairman to reserve your date. 715-218-1929

Snow Removal:

Pushing snow or other materials onto or across highways and roadways from private driveways can cause accident and death.  As discussed at the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Town of Marathon will bill actual expenses to persons plowing snow across the road if any expense occurs because of it.  Obstructions of vision clearance triangles at intersections is prohibit by WSS 86.92 and by section 2.15 of the County Zoning Ordinance.   Avoid penalty and liability and cooperate towards safer highways and roadways. The life you save may be your own.

Tax Returns:

A large portion of the State Shared Revenue we receive is based on the population of the TOWN OF MARATHON. The State receives this count from the information you supply them on you State Income Tax Return. Therefore PLEASE be sure you list the TOWNSHIP OF MARATHON as your place of residence on your Income Tax Return. This also holds true for your vehicle registration. If you have rental property, ask your tenants to do the same. If we receive our fair share of these State revenues, we will hopefully continue to keep our Tax Levy for the Town at a minimum.

Cemetery Sites:

The Town of Marathon will be selling cemetery sites to any Town of Marathon Residents. The cemetery is located next to St. Mary's and St. Matthew's formerly know as Potters Field. Please call Keith Langenhan at 715-218-1929.

Building Permits:

Building Permits are required in the Town of Marathon. Please contact Marathon County Planning and Zoning (CPZ) at 715-261-6000 for details to have one issued. Marathon Co.CPZ

Burning Permits:

The State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has eliminated the Emergency Fire Warden Position as of December 31, 2017. Burning permits must be obtained from the DNR Website Wisconsin Burning Permits or at the DNR office in Rib Mountain.
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Temporary Driveways:

Permission from the Town of Marathon Board is required for temporary driveways, Temporary driveways installed and not removed in designated time will be removed by the town and charged to the landowner.

Placement of Signs:

Please remove all field corn/soybeans signs in a timely manner. The signs need to be removed in the fall of the year. When placed in the spring, the signs should remain on the landowner's property.

Ditch Dumping:

For proper drainage, ditches in the Town of Marathon need to be kept clean of debris (rocks, leaves,and lawn clippings, etc.) Offenders will be cited for littering.

Septic System Reminder:

If you are thinking of selling your home, you may need to have an inspection of the septic system and do what the report requires prior to the sale. Talk to your realtor.