Nomination Forms Due Tuesday, January 6, 2026 by 5pm: NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF DELAVAN April 7, 2026      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election is to be held in the Town of Delavan on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the following offices to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The Term for all offices is for the years listed beginning, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to succeed the following incumbents:   OFFICE                                                  INCUMBENT                               TERM Town Board Supervisor                          Bill Thummel                               2 Years Town Board Supervisor                          Hugh Charvat                              2 Years Sanitary District Commissioner             Ben Nixdorf                                 6 Years NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2025 and nomination papers must be filed at the Delavan Town Hall in the Clerk’s Office, 5621 Town Hall Road, Delavan, Wisconsin by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.   Michele Starin Town of Delavan Clerk Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Paperwork Deadline Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @5pm Please note that if you plan to be on the ballot, each of the following forms must be completed and filed on time by a candidate for municipal office in order for the candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot for the February 17, 2026 Spring Primary (if necessary) and the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. ELIS-7 Ballot Access Checklist for Municipal Candidates  CF-1 Campaign Registration Statement – As an incumbent, you need only AMEND your current registration, indicating the office sought and the new primary and election dates. Wis. Stat. §§ 11.0202(1)(a), 11.0101(1). EL-162 Declaration of Candidacy  – Complete and submit the Declaration of Candidacy to me by no later than 5p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. If the form is faxed or emailed, the original document must follow, postmarked no later than January 6, 2026. Wis. Stat. §§ 8.10(5), 8.21, 8.30(4), Wis. Admin. Code EL § 6.04. EL-169 Nomination Paper for Nonpartisan Office – Submit your nomination papers to me by no later than 5p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 or the candidate’s name will not be placed on the ballot. Only original nomination papers (no photocopies, faxes, or emailed documents) will be accepted. Nomination papers may not be circulated before December 1, 2025. Wis. Stat. § 8.10(2), Wis. Admin. Code EL § 6.04(2). General information for local government candidacy:  https://elections.wi.gov/candidates/local-candidates#4257225834-3180107041    

TEST TW WEATHER

Boat Launch Pass

Spring/Summer Season Hours
April 1st- October 31st
Winter Hours
November 1st - March 31st
Delavan Community Park is closed during the winter, however, if you wish to Ice Fish, on Delavan Lake, you are welcome to do so.  Please note that the Gate House is not staffed during the winter season.
Delavan Community PARK HOURS

Address: 1220 South Shore Drive on the Corner of Hwy 50 and South Shore Drive
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Public Park – Open 8am - 9pm

The beach is open from 9am to 8pm

OVERNIGHT PARKING AVAILABLE

for $25 per each 24-hour period. Please contact the Gate House 262-740-2335 or the Town Clerk at [email protected] for more details

How Much Is the Boat Launch Fee?

Non-Motorized Boat

*A non-motorized boat is considered a canoe, kayak, sailboat, row boat, etc.

$13.75 per day | $137.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Under 20 Ft

$19.25 per day | $192.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Between 20 Ft and 26 Ft

$23.25 per day | $232.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats 26 Ft & Over

$27.50 per day | $275 Seasonal Pass

Out of State Residents

Non-Motorized Boat

*A non-motorized boat is considered a canoe, kayak, sailboat, row boat, etc.

$13.75 per day | $137.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Under 20 Ft

$19.25 per day | $192.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Between 20 Ft and 26 Ft

$35.00 per day | $350.00 Seasonal Pass

Boats 26 Ft & Over

$41.25 per day | $412.50 Seasonal Pass

 

Commercial Passes

DAILY FEE ($40)

Provides "in and out" boat service, shore lift service and barge services

Tier #1 ($400)

Provides "in and out" boat service/Fleet Rate for for 1-5 Boats

Tier #2 ($500)

Provides "in and out" boat service and shore lift services/Fleet Rate for 6-10 Boats

Tier #3 ($600)

Provides "in and out" boat service, shore lift and barge services/Fleet Rate for 11+ Boats

No barges will be allowed to launch or park on weekends for the months of May, June, July & August.

Other “no launch” restrictions are on opening day of fishing in May, Memorial Day weekend, Independence day celebration, Labor Day weekend, and large fishing tournaments during the season.

No barge tie ups are allowed along the park shore line except for inlet launch area.

No commercial vehicles/trailers allowed anywhere in the park except in designated commercial parking area.

Daily barge rate is $40. The daily pass is good for one day only.

All transactions are final. 

NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

NO REFUNDS FOR BOAT MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES

(dead battery, automobile failure, trailer malfunction)

NO REFUNDS FOR CHANGING YOUR MIND

Launch at your own risk.

What about Barges?

  • No barges will be allowed to launch or park on weekends for the months of May, June, July & August.
  • Other “no launch” restrictions are on opening day of fishing in May, Memorial Day weekend, Independence day celebration, Labor Day weekend, and large fishing tournaments during the season.
  • No barge tie ups are allowed along the park shore line except for inlet launch area.
  • No commercial vehicles/trailers allowed anywhere in the park except in designated commercial parking area.
  • Daily barge rate is $40. The daily pass is good for one day only.

How is the Launch Fee Set and Calculated?

All launch rates are set by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Rates are calculated by the number of services at the launch: Attendant, Restrooms. State tax is included in fee.