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**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!! 

*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
                                   

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**