Cemetery

Serenity Pines Cemetery in Au Train Township is located along State Highway M28 and Lake Superior, just West of the Village of Au Train.

There are two sections of the cemetery. The original section, where no new burials are allowed  – except for placement of immediate family members. The new section, Section II, is immediately west, was opened in 2014 on land donated to the Township by the Edgar Family. There are 951 lots available, with several already purchased.  

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News / Notices

**IMPORTANT GARBAGE COLLECTION  INFORMATION – MONDAY, MARCH 31ST.**
Just got word from GFL!!
 
Due to the significant storm this past weekend, road conditions and delayed plowing of the side roads – ALL GARBAGE COLLECTION will be delayed one day through Saturday.  Monday picked up Tuesday and so on through Saturday.
 
Thank you!!  
 

**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: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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:

· Wyatt Seaberg is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for Accessory use – (12×60 addition to existing shop) located at: N7840 Ridge Rd, Munising, MI 49862 – Parcel ID# 001-325-020-00
Town Development

· Duane Newton is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Short-term rental located at:
N7566 Spruce, Au Train, MI, 49806 – Parcel ID# 001-362-009-00
Town Development

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 questions, contact D Shields, Au Train Township Zoning Administrator 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).

 
**IMPORTANT GARBAGE PICKUP INFORMATION**   
Per GFL (Adam – Wood Island Landfill 01/16/2025) – ALL GARBAGE CARTS NEED TO BE PLACED FOR PICKUP by 6:00 am!
 
With new drivers, route changes, weather delays – they are hoping to get back on schedule. Our contract calls for pickup to begin as early as 6:00 am.
 
Previous times should no longer be taken into consideration.
 
If you have questions contact GFL direct at (906)387-2646 or Supervisor, Tom Balmes at (906)892-8279.
 
Thank you!
 

**UPCOMING – SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY**

The Township will be offering a Spring Clean up at the GFL Wood Island Landfill on Saturday June 7th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.   More details to follow.  Mark your calendars! 

 
**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**
 
 
 
Header photo by: Kevin Dunham