Township of Alpena
Alpena County, Michigan
Est. February 29, 1859

4385 US 23 North
Alpena, MI 49707
Ph: (989) 356-0297
Fax: (989) 356-9540

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Welcome to Alpena Township!

Alpena Township is located in the northeastern lower peninsula and has frontage on Lake Huron, Long Lake, the Thunder Bay River and other water sources. Our township encompasses the City of Alpena and contains 125 square miles of land. Our current population, based on the 2000 Census, is 9,788 with the entire county totaling 31,314 residents.

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Employment Opportunities

The Alpena Township Fire Department is now accepting applications for Firefighter I & II and EMT certified persons.

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Fee Changes - Please note that as of April 1, 2013, fees for both Planning Commission cases and Zoning Board of Appeal cases will increase to $300 per case.

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Alpena Township - 2012 Firefighter of the Year
LEE SREBNIK

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Electrical Permits are now issued through Alpena Township
Please note that the Township of Alpena now enforces the State Electrical Code and issues electrical permits as of January 30,2012. Electrical permits issued by the state of Michigan prior to this date will continue to be inspected by the state electrical inspector. Electrical permits and commercial plan review applications are available at the township in the building department or HERE. Call Frank Rosinski for township electrical inspections and plan reviews at (989) 356-2908.

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Please Be Aware! Phragmites is a large grass that invades shorelines and wetlands and can grow more than 15 feet tall. Huron Pines, a non-profit organization, is working with residents to help identify and control this intrusive grass. Please visit Huron Pines site to learn more on what you can do to help! Click Here

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Alpena Township Nature Preserve! Come and enjoy access to pristine natural resources along our quiet coast on Lake Huron. The Nature Preserve is located on Misery Bay containing 133 acres of land with 9,632 feet along the Lake Huron shoreline. The Nature Preserve is open to the public and contains trails leading you to marshes, fens, cobble beaches and underwater sink holes!

*Click HERE for the Alpena Township Nature Preserve Brochure
*Click HERE for the complete Nature Preserve Plan

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NEW! Visit our Municipal Dashboard where you can view township financial information and performance.

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Last Updated: December 3, 2013