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: Temp Job Opening | Council Meeting: Tues Aug 5th
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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
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.
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.
Transportation Disadvantaged:  Pioneer Council of Mineral County offers help with low-cost transportation.
Need to see a local doctor? Go to Missoula?  Details.

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.

Mineral County Pioneer Council Transportation Assistance for the Disadvantaged
Water Quality Report:  The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Town of Alberton is finished and available to the public. Click here for PDF File.
Water Main Work News: Have you noticed the new hydrants on Railroad Avenue? These new tools for aiding in firefighting are courtesy of the Town's Water Main upgrade, a multi-million dollar grant-funded project that was greenlighted in 2022. More Info Here.
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
Town Council Meeting is Aug 5th: Council Meetings are first Tuesday of each month and begin at 7 pm. All welcome.
Water Main Work begins on Meadowview Lane by Friday, May 16th. Work is expected to be finished before Memorial Day Weekend. More water main project info.

TEMP MAINTENANCE/WATER POSITION OPEN:

The Town off Alberton is hiring for a temporary position. We need some help with some maintenance/water projects. Starts at $20/hr.

 

Download & Print Temp Job Description and Temp Job Application. Fill out and drop off Application to the Town Office: Open Mondays - Thursdays 9 am - 3 pm.

 

NOTE:  Applications can also be found by the Town Office Door in the Plastic Flyer Box.

Alberton, Montana 406 722-3404