Town of Alberton Montana - Home of Railroad Day

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)

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 6 @ 7 pm Community Ctr.

MORE NEWS

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.

Water Main Project. Crews continue on the northwest end of Town. Have you noticed the new hydrants on Railroad? More info.

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.

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.

Right of Way Vacating Notice: Council will be discussing vacating a portion of the right of way between 4th and 5th streets. Details here.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Natural Pier Bridge is a local landmark with one-way traffic across the Clark Fork River

Learn about
Our Museums
Our History

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

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

Visit
Railroad Day Website

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

ALBERTON COMMUNITY NEWS:

ALBERTON: PLAYFUL CITY U.S.A.
Alberton Montana is recognized as A Playful City USA.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

May 13th Town Council Mtg Canceled: Lack of a member quorum due to known and unforseen circumstances cancels Tuesday 7 pm Council Meeting. Stay tuned for new time / more info.

Watermain Work begins on Meadowview Lane on Thursday, May 15th or Friday, May 16th. Work is expected to be finished by start of Memorial Day Weekend. More water main work info.

SCHOOL LEVY PASSES:

The Alberton School District's request for an increase in the general fund levy to help cover unfunded essential costs was passed on June 6th. RESULTS.