Welcome to The Charter Township of Fenton

Fenton Township Office Operations are Temporarily Shut Down

In a proactive effort to prevent or slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and in compliance with Executive Order 2020-21, signed by Governor Whitmer, Fenton Township will cease office operations beginning Tuesday March 24, 2020 and through Monday April 13, 2020. The Township’s office will not be staffed during this period. Read the full notice »

Trash Collection Update

Republic Services has temporarily revised their standard operating procedures to protect their employees from the COVID-19 virus.

Republic will collect cart contents only. Any items outside of the trash cart or recycle cart will not be collected.

Cardboard intended for recycling will have to be cut down and placed inside the recycle cart.

Yard waste collection, which normally begins on April 1st, is temporarily suspended.

Collection of large or bulky items is temporarily suspended. Please do not place these items out to the curb at this time.

Click below to download the official communication from Republic Services.

Republic Services COVID-19 Update

Coronavirus Impact on the Sewer System

The COVID-19 virus has created a greater focus on cleaning and sanitizing in the home. It is vitally important that residents avoid flushing products other than toilet paper down a toilet during COVID-19 cleaning, or any other cleaning activity. Read the full notice »

Fenton Township Realigns Voting Precinct Boundaries

Fenton Township recently completed a realignment of voting precinct boundaries to improve efficiency for future elections. The changes were adopted by a resolution of the Fenton Township Election Commission on December 16, 2019, and then submitted to the Michigan Bureau of Elections for implementation. Read the full notice »

Open Burning Prohibited in Fenton Township

With the arrival of autumn, we would like to take this opportunity to remind residents that open burning is illegal in Fenton Township. The only exceptions to the open burning ban are as follows. Read the full notice »

Principal Residence Exemption Doesn't Expire

The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding residents that a Principal Residence Exemption – known as a PRE – does not expire. Inaccurate posts being shared on social media are claiming that Michigan taxpayers will experience a surge in property taxes due to their PRE expiring after 25 years. In return, the state Treasury Department and local assessors are experiencing a surge in inquiries from residents who are trying to verify this misinformation or submit unneeded paperwork. Read the full announcement from the State of Michigan »

Community Survey - Genesee: Our County, Our Future

Help Genesee County Metropolitan gather input for their long-range plan for the County. This comprehensive planning document will create a vision by analyzing land use, transportation, housing, environment and infrastructure. We need input from stakeholders like you!

Visit www.ourfuturegenesee.org/get-involved to see upcoming events, learn more about the community planning process and take their survey and help Fenton Township win a $2,000 Beautification Grant!

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GeneseeOurCountyOurFuture

Sewer System Update - March, 2018

Fenton Township continues to receive inquiries regarding the increased sewer use fees that were implemented in September 2006. Read the full announcement »

Genesee Health Plan Announces New Senior Dental Program

Genesee Health Plan announced a new, free Senior Dental Program for Genesee County residents age 60 or older. The program aims to provide dental coverage to Genesee County seniors and veterans who don’t have access to dental coverage. Read the full announcement »

Cable Television Service Complaints & Dispute Resolution

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is responsible for the implementation and oversight of Public Act 480 of 2006 - Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act (the Act). Section 10 of the Act provides a video/cable dispute resolution process at the MPSC to be used by customers, providers and municipalities. This dispute resolution process allows customers who are unable to resolve their video/cable television complaints with their provider to file a complaint with the MPSC. Read the full announcement »

Public TV Channel Programming Schedule Now Available Online

For Charter Communications subscribers, channel 191 is the local government & education channel, which features community & school events, local high school sports and government meetings. Go to www.fentonareatv.com/ to access the online programming schedule.

Free Latex Paint Recycling for Genesee County Residents

Residents of Genesee County can now bring their left-over, unused, and unwanted latex paint to the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Restore in the City of Flint to be recycled at NO CHARGE! Regular business hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Read the full announcement »

Fenton Township Financial Statements Online

Audited financial statements for the Charter Township of Fenton can be downloaded from the Michigan Department of Treasury website.