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: Town Council Mtg. Rescheduled: Sept. 17th
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation Disadvantaged:  Pioneer Council of Mineral County offers help with low-cost transportation.
Need to see a local doctor? Go to Missoula?  Details.

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. 

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
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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
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.
TIMELY NEWS: WATER METER UPGRADES UNDERWAY. Every resident/property hooked up to the Town Water Main will get a new water meter. Frenchtown's AAA PLUMBING will call each resident to schedule replacement of existing indoor/outdoor meters. PLEASE MAKE SAFE ACCESS A PRIORITY, including securing indoor/outdoor pets. Thanks.
NOTICE: Town office will be closed 8/29 - 9/9/25.
RESCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING Weds. Sept 17th 7 pm. Council Meetings are typically the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Alberton Community Center. All welcome.

BUDGET (SPECIAL COUNCIL) MTG August 28th 7 pm. NOTE: Second 2025/26 Budget hearing. Special Town Meeting Agenda. Budget doc available.

COUNCIL Notices:

Bear Human Conflict Mgm Plan: Resolution of Intent 8/1/25.

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.


Alberton, Montana 406 722-3404