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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
Au Train MI 49806 		6 7
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
Au Train MI 49806 		13 14
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

**IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR  Lakeshore property owners on Au Train Lake and the Au Train River!!**

The US Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting a survey of the Au Train Lake and River areas
(From Au Train Lake through to the Au Train River mouth at Lake Superior) in the Township. They expect to be in the field starting on November 1, 2026 —The purpose of the survey is to begin a study of what changes may occur due to alterations that did take place and what future actions by the State/EGLE at the Forest Lake Dam will take place (next Spring/Summer). This study will help mitigate any negative issues from the dam alterations, including the River flooding that has occurred in the past from sand and ice build up at the mouth —

Any waterfront property owners that need more information or has issues with the USACOE traversing their property, please call Thomas Balmes, Au Train Township Supervisor at (906)892-8279.

This is a good thing for our Township and is being funding solely through funds obtained by the USACOE.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please share this with your friends and neighbors.

Mary Walther Johnson, Clerk
Au Train Township Board

**November 3, 2026 General Election**

Absent Voter ballots will be going in the mail starting Monday, September 28th.  If you are on the Permanent Ballot List it will be mailed to your registered address automatically.  You don’t need to file again.  If you will be leaving the area in the next couple of weeks you need to provide the Clerk with your alternate address.  The USPS cannot forward Election Mail!! 

You can call (906)892-8265 and leave a message or email: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net to provide address updates, request an application or check on the status of your mailing.  You can also find additional information by visiting:  http://www.michigan.gov/vote

*Garbage Pickup Reminders*

We have extended our contract with GFL with the renewal of the Garbage Fund Millage.  Our local contact is the Wood Island Landfill Facility. E10081 State Highway M28 Wetmore, MI 49895 (906)387-2646 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  

Residents/Taxpayers are allowed 2 garbage carts weekly.  NO ADDITONAL GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP BY ADDING ANOTHER CART OR PLACING THINGS OUTSIDE THE CART.  There will be no exceptions!!  To replace or purchase a cart you are responsible for the cost and need to reach out to GFL Direct.   If you have questions or concerns, please contact Supervisor Balmes at (906)892-8279.  

**Au Train Forest Lake Dam – Emergency Order Correspondence – State of MI – EGLE**

https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Au-Train-Dam-Emergency-Order-SOM.pdf
                                   

**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**