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.
**NOTICE OF 63-DAY COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AU TRAIN TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN**
The Au Train Township Board has authorized the distribution and public comment period on its proposed Master Plan pursuant to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The public comment period will be open April 21 to July 1, 2025. After this period, the Au Train Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept additional comments on the proposed Master Plan.
Copies of the proposed Master Plan may be viewed at the Au Train Township Hall by appointment. Digital copies of the plan may be viewed at www.autraintownship.gov and www.cuppad.org.
Written comments, questions and requests for accommodation may be sent to:
Au Train Township Planning Commission Attn: Donna Shields, Zoning Administrator
In writing: PO Box 33, Au Train, MI 49806 or by email: autrainzoning@gmail.com
https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DRAFT-Master-Plan-04072025.pdf
**MEETING NOTICE**
The Au Train Township Board will hold a Special Joint Meeting on Monday, May 5th at 7:00 PM with the Planning Commission to discuss Short Term Rentals, Zoning Amendments for boundary corrections on Ridge Road and upcoming Zoning Ordinance Amendments with the assistance of CUPPAD. This meeting, as noted, will have a start time of 7:00 pm to accommodate full attendance of members.
The Au Train Township Board will be the recording Board for the official minutes of this Joint Meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Au Train Township Hall, N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train MI 49806 (906)892-8265
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). Persons requesting assistance in attending in person should contact Mary Walther Johnson, Au Train Township Clerk at marywaltherjohnson@charter.net or call (906)892-8265.
**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!
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).
