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1 2Treasurer Office HoursTreasurer Office HoursTime: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Au Train Township Treasurer, Kristy Cota, will hold office hours on Monday, March 2nd from 9AM to 5PM for the collection of Winter Taxes.  March 2nd is the final day to pay without penalties and interest. N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806 		3March Board of Review - Organizational MeetingMarch Board of Review - Organizational MeetingTime: 5:30 pm
The Au Train Township Board of Review will hold an Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, March @5:30PM   Au Train Township Hall/Comm Bldg
N7569 Spruce Street
Au Train MI 49806 		4 5Zoning Board of Appeals - Public HearingZoning Board of Appeals - Public HearingTime: 6:00 pm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Au Train Township Zoning Board of Appeals on:
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan, to receive public comment on the following: · Duane Newton has filed an appeal of administrative decision regarding the expiration of a zoning compliance permit for parcel ID #001-368-001-10, Lots 3-16 of Block 19 of the Plat of the Village of Au Train. The permit was for the construction of a pole building for storage, and a RV pad with cover (car port) to park a 5th wheel recreational vehicle. District: Residential one/two The Au Train Township Zoning map and ordinance text are available online at www.autraintownship.gov Written comments regarding the public hearing will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the hearing. For any questions, or to arrange special accommodations to attend, please contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at least 48 hours in advance at (906) 450-1182 or autrainzoning@gmail.com. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   Au Train Township Hall
N7569 Spruce St
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8 9Au Train Township Board Meeting/Budget Public HearingAu Train Township Board Meeting/Budget Public HearingTime: 6:00 pm
March 9, 2026 - Au Train Township Board Regular Board Meeting and 2026-2027 Budget Public Hearing Time: 6:00 pm Regular Monthly Meeting of the Au Train Township Board and Budget Public Hearing.  The Au Train Township Board will hold the 2026-2027 Budget Public Hearing as part of the Regular Board Meeting**. **The Property Tax Millage Rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.” The Proposed Budget will be available for review on the Au Train Township website, www.autraintownship.gov at least 8 days prior to the meeting date. Any persons requiring assistance to attend the meetings in person, should contact the Au Train Township Clerk at 906/892-8265, so that necessary arrangements can be made in advance. N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806 Au Train Township Hall 		10Au Train Township March Board of Review - Session No 1Au Train Township March Board of Review - Session No 1Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Au Train Township Board of Review will hold their Session No. 1 Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM   Au Train Township Hall/Comm Bldg
N7569 Spruce Street
Au Train MI 49806 		11 12Au Train Township March Board of Review - Session No. 2Au Train Township March Board of Review - Session No. 2Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Au Train Township Board of Review will hold their Session No. 2 Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00PM to 9:00PM   Au Train Township Hall/Comm Bldg
N7569 Spruce Street
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15 16 17 18 19Special Meeting - Board of ReviewSpecial Meeting - Board of ReviewTime: 5:30 pm

Au Train Township Board of Review – to finalize petitions from the previous

dates.  Thursday at 5:30 pm at the Au Train Township Hall.  Questions, please

contact the Township at (906)892-8265. Au Train Township Planning Commission MeetingAu Train Township Planning Commission MeetingTime: 6:00 pm
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday March 19, 2026 at 6:00PM The Au Train Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan on Thursday March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm. The purpose of this meeting will be to work on further edits to the Au Train Township Zoning Ordinance. In addition, Josh Kirshman, property owner will provide information on a possible PUD Project on Perch Lake Road and necessary steps that would be required to amend the Zoning Ordinance to address PUD Developments. For any questions, or to arrange special accommodations to attend, please contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at least 48 hours in advance at (906) 450-1182 or autrainzoning@gmail.com. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Au Train Township Hall
N7569 Spruce St
Au Train MI 49806

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29 30 31Au Train Township Planning Commission MeetingAu Train Township Planning Commission MeetingTime: 6:00 pm
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 6:00PM The Au Train Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan on Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm. The purpose of this meeting will be to work on further edits to the Au Train Township Zoning Ordinance. For any questions, or to arrange special accommodations to attend, please contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at least 48 hours in advance at (906) 450-1182 or autrainzoning@gmail.com. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Au Train Township Hall
N7569 Spruce Street
Au Train MI 49806 		       
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News / Notices

**Au Train Township Spring Cleanup Day – Saturday, June 6th. 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: GFL Wood Island Landfill, Munising**

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNLOAD YOUR OWN DROPOFF – AS GFL WILL NOT HAVE STAFF ON HAND TO ASSIST!!

YOU MUST PROVIDE NAME AND PROPERTY ADDRESS. A LIMIT OF ONE TRUCK LOAD PER HOUSEHOLD
Please contact Supervisor, Tom Balmes at 906/892-8279, with questions.

TIRES (without rims) will be accepted, a MAXIMUM of 4 per household will be strictly enforced.
MATTRESSES will be accepted, with a maximum of 1 per household.
NO Construction materials accepted – wood remnants, roofing etc.
NO Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioning units will be accepted (with or without freon).
Additional items that WILL NOT be accepted: Ashes, brush, yard waste, leaves, propane tanks, batteries, engines or motors containing gas or oil, fuel tanks, air conditioning units, and drums of any size. NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED (gas, oil, paints, thinners, insecticides, anti-freeze or anything containing PCP’s).**                                                                                       

**Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office is coming to Au Train.**
They will be at the Au Train Township Hall on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Fast and convenient service…

You can …
•Apply for a First-time Michigan ID/DL
•Renew a driver’s license or ID
•Vehicle Services including sale transfer and registration/plate renewal  (Instant title services not available) 
•Apply for or renew a disability placard

You can set up an appoint or walk-ins are welcome! 
Please contact Mary Johnson, Au Train Township Clerk at 906/892-8265 or email: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net
for more information. 

**NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION**

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Au Train Township Planning Commission on: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00PM at the Au Train Township Hall, located at N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806, Alger County, Michigan, to receive public comment on the following:

· Mark Zimmanck is requesting a use change to remove a designation of Resort at:
N4046 Buckhorn Rd, Munising
Parcel ID# 001-067-014-20
Lakeshore & River One

The Au Train Township Zoning map and ordinance text are available online at www.autraintownship.gov

Written comments regarding the public hearing will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the hearing. For any questions, or to arrange special accommodations to attend, please contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator at least 48 hours in advance at (906) 450-1182 or autrainzoning@gmail.com.

This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, the Open Meetings Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

**Forest Lake Dam Update (Thursday, April 23rd).**

Supervisor Balmes attended a meeting today (regarding the Au Train River mouth) and the Army Corp of Engineers had a representative there. After discussing the Dam, that representative contacted Emergency Management for the State and Dam Safety. (The War Room). They indicated they had engineers on site today and are continuing to monitor the dam and flow. They feel the dam is currently safe. They will keep in touch with the Township with any updates as necessary.
 
**The Au Train Township Board will meet on the second Monday of each month for 2026, at 6:00 PM (unless noted otherwise), at the Au Train Township Hall/Community Building, N7569 Spruce St., Au Train MI 49806.

Regular Board Meetings:

  • January 12th 
  • February 9th 
  • March 9th 
  • April 13th 
  • May 11th 
  • June 8th 
  • July 13th
  • August 10th 
  • September 14th 
  • October 12th 
  • November 9th 
  • December 14th

Special Meetings 

February 16th @5:30 pm – Budget Workshop Meeting

Public Hearings

March 9th – Budget Public Hearing as part of the Regular Township Board Meeting**

Additional Special Meetings may be called, as needed, and will be posted accordingly.

**The Property Tax Millage Rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”

The Proposed Budget will be available for review on the Au Train Township website, www.autraintownship.gov at least 8 days prior to the meeting date.

Any person requiring assistance to attend the meetings in person, should contract the Au Train Township Clerk at (906)892-8265, so that necessary arrangements can be made in advance.

**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**