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The City of Alpena Welcomes You!

Welcome to the official website for the City of Alpena located at 208 N. First Avenue, Alpena, Michigan 49707. This site provides information regarding the departments and services that are provided to the community by the City of Alpena.

Garage Sales and Sign Placement New
The City of Alpena would like to remind all residents that City Ordinance 74-63 allows only two (2) garage sales within a 12-month period and not lasting longer than three days in length. Items for sale are of used household goods and other items associated with the owner's house and displayed in the yard, garage, patio, parking area, or other like places in, around, or near the residence. click here to read more...

Opening of Harbor Drive, Starlite Beach Restrooms, and Marina Restrooms New
On Friday, May 11, 2012, the City's Department of Public Works will be opening the public restrooms at Harbor Drive, Starlite Beach, and the Marina restrooms near the fish cleaning station for the summer.

Fish Cleaning Station New
The Fish Cleaning Station at the City Marina will be opened for use on May 4, 2012, by 5 p.m. Please use the facility properly and report violation to the Harbor Master. click here to read more...

RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE (Bagged Grass & Brush) PICK-UP SCHEDULE New
Materials should be placed at the curb no earlier than two days before your scheduled pick-up day and no later than 6 a.m. of your scheduled pick-up day. Any material placed at the curb after 6 a.m. on your pick-up day may not be collected. Material placed at the curb after your pick-up day will NOT be collected and you will be required to remove it from the curb. click here to read more...

Arbor Day Participation New
In coordination with the City of Alpena being named a Tree City USA community and in recognition of Arbor Day, The Home Depot of Alpena, and their tree supplier, will be donating trees and the labor to plant them near the Starlite Beach Pavilion. click here to read more....

MSU Students On-Board with Alpena Port Study
In each year, the MSU Center for Community and Economic Development, and the MSU Urban & Regional Planning Program seek out "real world" projects for student Planning Practicums. click here to read more....

Updated List of Street Name Signs For Sale
Below is an updated list of signs that are being made available to the public for purchase. These signs will be sold at the Public Works Service Center located at 1001 Long Lake Avenue on a first-come, first-served basis. click here to view updated list of signs for sale....

Alpena Named Tree City USA
The City of Alpena has been named a Tree City USA community by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. It is the thirteenth year Alpena has received this national recognition. click here to read more....

Residential Yard Waste (2012 Drop Off & Pickup Schedule)
The Public Works Service Center, located at 1001 Long Lake Avenue, is open for brush and bagged lawn material drop off Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is for City of Alpena residents only. click here to read more....

Signage Replacement
On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a contractor for the City of Alpena will begin sign replacement throughout the City.

Traffic devices, flashing arrows, and/or regulators will be present to guide traffic around work occuring on the roadside. Motorists should be aware that temporary delays are possible, as the work at each sign location will be brief. click here to read more....

Seasonal Boat Launch Permits
The City of Alpena now has seasonal boat launch permits for 2012 available for purchase. These permits are available at the City Clerk's office, the City Water Recycling Plant at 210 Harbor Drive, and the City of Alpena Marina. click here to read more....

Michigan's Advenshore: The Premier Choice to Live, Work and Vacation
These things are important to Alpena; Vibrant Downtown, Small Town Feel, Business & Commerce, Consolidation of Government Services, Higher Education, Economic Diversity, Waterfront Development, and Technology Infrastructure. click here to view....