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Mayor Thanks Linda Hathaway for Decades of Community Service

At Monday's meeting of the Fenton City Council, Mayor Sue Osborn honored Linda Hathaway for her years of service to the community and working in July as grand marshal of the Freedom Festival Parade.

Osborn's proclamation cited the followi...

Holly Fire Chief Thanks Fenton Department with Challenge Coin

Village of Holly Fire Department Chief Dan Myers took advantage of a recent Fenton City Council meeting to thank the Fenton Fire Department for its efforts in fighting the "Battle Alley Blaze," a five-alarm fire in the afternoon of June 21.

The f...

City to Flush Half of Water Mains Beginning October 10

The City of Fenton Water Department will perform water main flushing in Quadrants 1 and 3  beginning the week of October 10, 2022.  Water main flushing will be performed from 10:00PM through 4:00AM to minimize low water pressure conditio...

New, Free Trolley Runs From North Leroy to Downtown to Silver Parkway

The Fenton Trolley, a free service of the MTA, has started operating on a route that goes roughly from North Leroy St to Shiawassee Ave to Owen Road and Silver Parkway. 

The hop-on and hop-off service will have a number of stops along the way at m...

Volunteers Needed: Help the Beautification Commission Decorate Downtown for Fall

The City of Fenton Beautification Commission needs volunteers for its annual project to dress downtown for fall by hanging corn stalks on light poles will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 a.m.

Volunteers for the project, which generally takes about an h...

Neighborhood Streets Project Encounters Sewer Issues

The summer began with supply chain issues that continue to plague contractors, and continues with the city finding sewer and storm-drain issues that need to be corrected before paving begins in the number streets.

"That we're finding some unk...

Council Authorizes Work on Contract with New Ambulance Service

At the request of Fenton Fire Chief Robert Cairnduff, the City Council on Monday authorized the city administration to sign a contract with Medstar Ambulance once terms are reached.

STAT Emergency Medical Services, the city’s current provider, le...

Registration Closes for Genesee County Recycling Day on Aug. 23

The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission's Recycle Day collection on Aug. 23 is now closed. No more reservations are availabe. It will be the final Recycle Day event for the year. Officials said the previous event, which was t...

Boil-Water Advisory Canceled After Successful Water Tests

A boil-water advisory issued on Saturday after a water main break has been lifted, as two consecutive sets of samples have tested as meeting standards.

Residents can once again drink water from their faucets or taps and use it for making ice, brushing teet...

City Thanks Chamber of Commerce for Response to Covid

At the July 25 meeting of the Fenton City Council, Mayor Sue Osborn thanked leaders from the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce for the organization's efforts during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Receiving a plaque noting the city's gratitude wer...

Gazebo Pedestrian Bridge Across Shiawassee Closed Indefinitely

The pedestrian bridge that crosses the Shiawassee River from the Fenton gazebo to the Fenton Fire Hall parking lot and the Pumphouse custard stand is closed indefinitely after an inspection by city engineers.

At Monday's City Council meeting, City...

Mayor Thanks Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation for Pandemic Efforts

At the Jan. 5 Fenton City Council work session, Mayor Sue Osborn presented a plaque to Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation for their efforts as lockdowns ended and area residents emerged again for the outdoor events we're known for.

Osborn thanked...

Reminder: Ellen St. Campus is New Polling Location for All CIty Voters

CHANGE IN POLLING LOCATION

The City of Fenton has a NEW Polling Location for all voters in all precincts:  

Fenton Area Public Schools Ellen Street Campus – World of Wonder404 W. Ellen StreetFenton, MI 48430

Voting will take place in the J...

Residents Get Info as Construction Comes to the Number Streets

At an open house Wednesday evening to give information on this summer’s street construction – especially the city’s bond-program-funded work in the Number Streets – residents heard tips from paving contractors and h...

Board of Review, Downtown Development Authority Meetings Canceled

The Board of Review meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, has been canceled, as has the Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for the same day.

About the Board of ReviewThe purpose of the July Board of Review is to address and corre...

Mayor Gives Rhoads & Johnson Plaque for Helping City Prepare for Pandemic

At a recent Fenton City Council meeting, Mayor Sue Osborn thanked the full-service design and build firm Rhoads & Johnson for its work making changes to the lobby of City Hall that protected the health of city employees and customers during the pandem...

City of Fenton Thanks Fenton Glass Service for Help in Early Pandemic

At Monday’s Fenton City Council meeting, mayor Sue Osborn presented a plaque of appreciation to Brian Petty, the owner of Fenton Glass Service, for the shop’s efforts during the pandemic to keep employees and City Hall visitors safe.

“You really helped us ...

Freedom Festival is Back With Fireworks, Parade and More

After hard work by the Fenton Freedom Festival Committee and funding commitments from the Downtown Development Authority, individuals and businesses, the City Council approved the following for this year’s festival, the first one since 2019:

&...

City Leaders Honor Retiring Police Chief Jason Slater

Almost 80 people gathered on Friday to celebrate the career of Fenton Police Chief Jason Slater, who is retiring after 27 years with the department.

Many of the city’s elected leaders, staff and well-wishers gathered at the Fenton Community and C...

Reminder: Street Construction Open House Tonight at 5 p.m.

At Monday's meeting, the Fenton City Council approved the city's funding for the Main Street reconstruction project, which will make repairs on about a mile of road from Leroy Street to Eddy Lake Road. Details about the project:

What's being done? ...

Hard-Working Volunteers Help Keep Fenton Beautiful with Mulch, Flowers

A good crew of volunteers from the Beautification Commission, Library Board, Museum Board and City Council all pitched in help spread mulch and plant flowers at downtown's municipal buildings.

Saturday was the Beautification Commission's ...

Spring Fever Concert Now Free

The City of Fenton Arts & Culture Commission is presenting its Spring Fever evening of music on Thursday, May 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Recreation Room of the Fenton Community and Cultural Center. 

UPDATE: There are two important chang...

City to Flush Water Mains May 23-27 and May 31-June 3

The City of Fenton Water Department has selected dates for its spring water main flushing program. The city flushes two quadrants of the city in spring and two in the fall.

The Water Department will perform the flushing May 23-27 in Quadrant 2.  Q...

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