TOWN ADMIN INFO -
Alberton is an incorporated town governed by a mayor and four-member council that meets the first Tuesday of each month.
The Town Clerk produces meeting agendas and minutes for each meeting of the Alberton Town Council. You can find them posted on our website and at the Alberton Post Office.
Map of Alberton and Mineral County Montana (c GSWallace)
Community News: Next Town Council Meeting is Tuesday, April 2nd
Community News: Next Town Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 13th.
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CONTACT Us: 406 722-3404
ALBERTON COMMUNITY NEWS:
Alberton Montana is a small family oriented community in Mineral County
ALBERTON: PLAYFUL CITY U.S.A.
Alberton Montana is recognized as A Playful City USA.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Right of Way Vacating Notice:  Council will be discussing vacating a portion of the right of way between 4th and 5th streets. Details here.
Next Town Council Mtg: Tues May 6 @ 7 pm Community Ctr.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:  
Alberton School Levy  May 6th vote. 
DETAILS HERE.
Change in water bill? The approved (Nov. '24) rate increase went into effect in Jan. Affects the water BASE rate only (no other part of the bill).  Here's an overview of rate changes. See Resolution link below.
Watermain Work continues. CURRENT SCHEDULE. Expected to reach the top of Apple Ln by April 21st. More info.
COUNCIL Notices:
Multi-Dwelling Water Rate
: Approved 4/1/25; EFFECTIVE 4/11/25.
Water/Sewer Hookup: Ordinance Approved 4/1/25.
Nuisance Lighting
: Ordinance Approved 3/4/25.
TOWN OFFICE CLOSED May 5th-8th
The Town Clerk will be attending a Montana Municipal Clerks, Treasurers & Finance Officers conference the first full week of May (Mon-Thurs May 5-8). Normal office hours resume Mon 5/12 at 9 am.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Natural Pier Bridge is a local landmark with one-way traffic across the Clark Fork River
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT.
Alberton is located along the Clark Fork River, near the Alberton Gorge west of Missoula.
A MUSEUM IN A BOXCAR
The Town of Alberton is blessed to have two museums that capture the history of this railroad town. Our Railroad Museum is housed in an authentic Milwaukee Railroad Boxcar. The museums are open to the public during the summer.
HISTORY OF ALBERTON
Alberton has two museums capturing its rich railroad history in Montana
COMMUNITY CENTER
Rental Events Calendar
ALBERTON RAILROAD DAY.
Free family-friendly events to celebrate our Railroad Heritage in western Montana.
Visit Alberton the third Saturday in July for Railroad Day fun
Historic photo of false front store that still stands in Alberton today
THIRD SATURDAY IN JULY
The history of Alberton, Montana, includes the railway that once ran through downtown in the 1900s. Our Community Center -- which is available for rent -- is the original Milwaukee Rail Depot. Join us in July as we celebrate Alberton Railroad Day!

Note: Alberton does not host the festival. 
RAILROAD DAY Festival
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TOWN OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Thursday 9 am to 3 pm.
Alberton MT
(406) 722-3404

607 Railroad Avenue
Alberton MT 59820
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WELCOME TO ALBERTON MONTANA:  Home of the Alberton Railroad Day Celebration & MORE !
Nearby mountain view of Alberton Montana along the Clark For River
Alberton has a four-day K-12 School and a Public Library housed in a historic building that serves as a community meeting center.
WATER RATE INCREASE RESOLUTION - Click here.
ALBERTON COMMUNITY NEWS:
Alberton Montana is a small family oriented community in Mineral County
ALBERTON: PLAYFUL CITY U.S.A.
Alberton Montana is recognized as A Playful City USA.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Next Town Council Mtg: Tues May 13th @ 7 pm Community Ctr.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  

After 60 years, the Alberton School District is requesting a general fund levy to help cover unfunded essential costs. Ballots go out April 15th. DUE MAY 6th! Bottom line:

  • Not for extras -- It's for Essentials
  • Supports students, teachers and quality education
  • Keeps our school safe, updated and strong

 

All of 59820 zip code is eligible to vote. More Details..

Alberton, Montana 406 722-3404