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DDA Seeking Proposals from Interested Parties for Old Fire Hall

On Thursday, April 26, the City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority ended its agreement with the Michigan Brewing Company to redevelop the City’s former Fire Hall as a microbrewery and restaurant.  In the four days since that termination, the Downtown Development Authority has been contacted by a number of reputable restaurants and microbrewers who are interested in developing Read More »

Press Release on the Michigan Brewing Company

The City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Michigan Brewing Company (MBC) have mutually agreed to terminate the lease of the DDA’s Old Fire Hall to MBC, effective today.  DDA Executive Director Michael Burns and DDA Chairman, Craig Schmidt, reported that they and City representatives met with MBC representatives today and all parties agreed that it was in Read More »

Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Day

The Genesee Metropolitan Planning Commission will be hosting their annual Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Day on Saturday June 2, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM throughout various locations in Genesee County. For more information, please click here. Read More »

Shiawasee River Cleanup

The City of Fenton Shiawassee River Cleanup will take place this year on June 23, 2012. It will begin at the Keepers of the Shiawassee Boat Launch at Bush Park at 7:30 AM. For information on volunteering and items the Keepers of Shiawassee is in need of for this event, please click here. Read More »

Keepers of the Shiawassee 2012 Activity Schedule

The Keepers of the Shiawassee have issued their 2012 activities schedule. There will be a number of activities that the Keepers of the Shiawassee are involved in along the river in several communities including Fenton. For more information please click here. Read More »

Neighborhood Stablization Program Home For Sale

The City of Fenton has received a $300,000 revolving grant fund for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program operated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Currently one of the homes purchased through the program, 221 Fourth St, is for sale. Please click here for more information. If interested, please contact Kelli Bowlby at Legacy Realty at 810-629-1511. Read More »

Fenton Fire Department Holds 10 Year Ceremony Of Remembrance

      On Sunday September 11th the City of Fenton Fire Department held a 10th anniversary ceremony in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01.   The Fire Department personnel stood at attention while Read More »

Possible $4 Million Cornerstone Development

Proposed Public Private Partnership could bring $4 Million Cornerstone Development for Downtown Fenton On July 13, 2011 at a special joint meeting of the City of Fenton City Council and Downtown Development Authority a proposed development was announced for the Southeast Corner of Silver Lake Road and LeRoy. The Downtown Development Authority announced a potential partnership with Read More »

Adelaide Street Watermain

The City of Fenton will be replacing an old 12 inch cast iron water main with a new 12 inch ductile iron water main along Adelaide and North Roads from South Holly Road to Oak Park.  This section of the water system is susceptible to breaks and is a critical link between the water treatment plant and the storage tanks.  Due to the size of the project, it will be constructed in two Read More »

Several New Businesses Open, Expand In Fenton

Several new businesses have opened or expanded within the CIty Of Fenton.  Watch ABC12's coverage of the story below. Read More »
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