Welcome to The Charter Township of Fenton

Public Notice of 2022 Budget Hearing

The township board of the Charter Township of Fenton will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2022 at the Fenton Township Civic Community Center on Monday December 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. The property tax millage rates to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Fenton Township Office, located at 12060 Mantawauka Drive. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Curbside Collection of Yard Waste Extended through December 17th

Fenton Township’s current waste collection contract with Republic Services includes an end date of November 30th each year for curbside yard waste collection. As we have seen in recent years, not all trees fully shed their leaves by the end of November. Republic Services has therefore agreed to extend curbside yard waste collection in Fenton Township through Friday December 17, 2021. Read the full notice »

US-23 Ramps Closed at Exits 79 & 80

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close US-23 ramps at Exit 79 (Silver Lake Road) and Exit 80 (Torrey Road/North Road) effective Monday August 9, 2021 to complete bridge repairs. The ramps are expected to reopen in November of this year. Please see the MDOT Media Release for this project for more details and MDOT contact information.

Funds Available for Home Improvements

Fenton Township residents in need of home improvements may be eligible for grant funds from the Genesee County Home Improvement Program, which assists low-to-moderate income homeowners by providing no interest and no payment loans for needed or urgent repairs to their homes. Read the full notice »

Owen Road-Linden Road Intersection Now a 3-Way Stop

In an effort to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, the Genesee County Road Commission will be changing the traffic control at the intersection of Linden Road at Owen Road in Fenton Township to operate as a 3-way Stop, beginning Tuesday July 20, 2021. This change is being made on a temporary basis for the remainder of the summer/fall construction season. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution, obey all traffic signs and to allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations. Please see the GCRC Media Release for this project for GCRC contact information.

Scholarships Available for SLPR Programs

Fenton Township has allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Genesee County CDBG program to Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation to pay program registration fees for eligible citizens. Eligible participants may apply for up to $150 per family to be used for registration into any of SLPR’s many programs.

Please visit the SLPR website for more information and instructions on how to apply for a scholarship.

Waste Collection Moves to Friday for all Fenton Township Residents Effective February 1, 2021

Effective the week of February 1, 2021, Republic Services will be changing the waste and recycle collection day for all Fenton Township residents covered under the Township’s contract. Everyone’s service day will be Friday, with the first collection under this “single-day” approach on Friday February 5th. Read the full notice »

Fenton Township Office Open to the Public - Monday January 11th

The Fenton Township office is now open to the public and has resumed regular office hours as of Monday January 11, 2021. When visiting the office, please practice proper social distancing and observe safety precautions, including wearing a face mask or face covering while inside the building. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, residents are strongly encouraged to continue using alternate methods of communicating and transacting business with the township whenever possible. Read the full notice »

Sewer System Update - November, 2020

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

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

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 »

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.