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Posted on: September 10, 2023

Boil Water Alert Lifted

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Boil Water Alert 9/8

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DRINKING WATER WARNING

A small area of the City of Fenton lost pressure and contamination may have occurred.  On Fourth St addresses 201 through 221 N. Walnut St. 506 through 512 & Third St addresses 201 through 226.  These places mus...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Award Received for Butterfly Garden

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Next time you're in downtown, be sure to check out the new award sign at The Butterfly Garden. On August 30th, Amy Upton, the Executive Director of Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, presented Mayor Pro Tem Pat Lockwood and Fenton Beauti...

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Posted on: August 28, 2023

DDA Public Hearing

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The City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority

and Tax Increment Financing Plan

Public Hearing Notice

 

The City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT, at the...

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Posted on: August 22, 2023

2023 MNLA Beautification Award Winner

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Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association 

Announces the 2023 Plant Michigan Green 

 

Community Landscape Beautification Award Winners

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

Public Notice: Boil Water Alert Lifted

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DRINKING WATER NOTICE

August 1, 2023

 

The City of Fenton Water System

for All areas affected including:

Leroy St. address 1110 to 1243. Trealout Drive including Trealout Apts. Fenton Estates Apts. Fenton Commons Condos. Appletree subdivision includin...

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Posted on: July 30, 2023

Public Advisory: Boil Water Alert in Effect

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DRINKING WATER WARNING 

An area of the City of Fenton lost pressure and contamination may have occurred. 

Affected areas starting from Leroy St. address 1110 to 1243. Trealout Drive including 

Trealout Apts. Fenton Estates Apts. Fe...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Deadline Approaching for Petitions

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THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT COMPLETED PETITIONS FOR 

THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL 

IN THE CITY OF FENTON IS: 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 AT 4:00 PM.

  

PETITIONS ARE DELIVERABLE TO THE CI...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

July 14th, 2023 Lynn Markland Day

Lynn Day

During the City Council meeting on July 10th, 2023, Mayor Sue Osborn paused to recognize City Manager Lynn Markland during comments and reports. Markland started his career in Fenton on July 14th, 2008, during the great recession. For the past 15 years, M...

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Posted on: July 11, 2023

July 2023 Board of Review

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PDF Notice of Board of Review July 2023

The City of Fenton 2023 July Board of Review will meet at

Fenton City Hall – Conference Room

301 S. Leroy Street

Fenton, Michigan 48430-2196

On Tuesday July 18th, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.

 

 

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Posted on: July 6, 2023

July 7th, 2023 Tom Cole Day

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It's official: July 7th, 2023 is Tom Cole Day. At the July 5th City Council work session, Mayor Sue Osborn signed the Proclamation to celebrate Tom Cole's dedication to the community through this honor. 

Detective Tom Cole has se...

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Posted on: July 5, 2023

Summer Tax Notice

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CITY OF FENTON

SUMMER TAXES

COUNTY, SCHOOLS & CITY

 

Taxes are payable without penalty from July 1, 2023 through September 15, 2023 at the City Office, 301 S. Leroy Street, Fenton, MI.   From July 1st thru September 15th office hours are...

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Posted on: June 29, 2023

Veterans Gathering for Fourth of July

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The Fenton Freedom Festival Committee would like to invite veterans to gather together for a quiet reception during the 4th of July fireworks. The Fenton VFW post welcomes any veterans who are looking for an alternative space to celebrate during the firew...

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Posted on: June 21, 2023

2023 Trolley Service

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From June 26th to December 3rd, 2023, the Fenton Trolley will service Fenton Thursday through Saturday, with times available on Sunday during the first week of service. 

Hours of operation:

Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday, 11 a.m. to...

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Posted on: June 19, 2023

Fenton Art Trail 2023

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Pick up the new City of Fenton Art Trail 2023 brochure at City Hall or your favorite downtown business!

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Road Closures in the Numbered Streets

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Phase One of the Local Street Improvement Plan in the Numbered Streets neighborhood is almost complete! On June 15th and 16th, there may be short term, limited driveway access to residents while a rolling convoy begins paving. 

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

31st Fenton 4th of July Freedom Festival

Happy Independence Day 4th of July Instagram Post

City Council approved the 31st Fenton 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade, 5k Race, and Fireworks at the June 12th council meeting and we couldn't be more excited! 

The Fenton Freedom Festival Committee, along with sponsorship from the Fe...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Public Meeting- Information Night for Watermain and Local Street Program

Public Information Meeting 6.7 for watermain and local street program

Informational Public Meeting

June 7th, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Fenton City Hall. Join us for an Open-house style informational meeting about the 2023 Watermain replacement and Local Street Program. Staff from City Hall and the DPW will be available f...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

2023 Park Fee Schedule

Silver Lake Park Fee Schedule Revised

*Park Rental Rates for 2023 are effective July 1, 2023. For reservations prior to July 1st, please call City Hall for current rates. 

*Silver Lake Park Passes and Entry Fees are effective May 26, 2023

Deposit for ALL rentals is $100 in addition to ...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Memorial Day Parade

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Join the VFW Post 3243 for the Memorial Day Parade. Starting at 10:00am on the lawn of the Fenton Community and Cultural Center, the processional of the Honor Guard, VFW Auxiliary, FHS Marching Band, and the Boy Scouts will march to the Shiawassee River, ...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Watermain Replacement Will Begin Soon

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Fenton, MI:  The City of Fenton approved the 2023 Watermain Improvement Program at the April 3, 2023, City Council meeting awarding Waldorf & Sons, Inc. based out of Mt. Morris, the contract. Waldorf & Sons is the current contractor doing...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Contract Awarded for 2023 Elmwood Reconstruction Project

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Fenton, MI: Diponio Contracting, Inc. was awarded the 2023 Elmwood Subdivision Reconstruction project for a cost of $5,015,178.89. The Elmwood Subdivision is part of the Local Street Improvement Project Phase II that will begin this year. Diponio Contract...

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Posted on: May 4, 2023

New Walking Maps Available at City Hall

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Download the PDF copy HERE

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Planning Commission Approves Railyard

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The City of Fenton will be welcoming a new dining and entertainment venue in Winter of 2023-2024. The historic former Beanery and home of Red Fox Outfitters will once again be occupied. The Railyard, a concept by Justin Knight and Josh Ingersoll, was brou...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Fenton Beautification Hosts a Successful Arbor Day Event

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City of Fenton residents celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 28th, 2023. The Beautification Commission gave away hundreds of Eastern White Pine saplings to residents and every third grade student at North Road, Tomek Eastern, State Road, and St. John&am...

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Posted on: April 29, 2023

Boil Water Rescinded

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Boil Water Advisory

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There is a planned outage in the city of Fenton today, 4/27/23, to make a fire hydrant repair. The outage will affect 43 residential homes.  The planned outage was pre noticed to residents via hand delivery as will be the BWA and the lifting of i...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Arbor Day

Arbor Day

On April, 28th, 2023, The City of Fenton Beautification Commission will be giving out free White Pine Saplings to residents. Stop by City Hall from 10am-12pm to receive your sapling with planting instructions. All third graders at North Road Elementary, S...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

Genesee County Recycle Day

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The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) is pleased to announce the 2023 Recycle Day event schedule for household hazardous waste and electronics collection. Due to the success of last year’s appointment format, all Recycle Da...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Spring Water Main Flushing to Begin May 21st, 2023

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City of Fenton, Water Main Flushing, May 21 through May 26, 2023

 

Fenton, MI:  The City of Fenton Water Department will perform water main flushing in Quadrant 1 and Quadrant 3, beginning May 21st through May 26th.   Water main f...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Forbush Promoted to Lieutenant

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Forbush Promoted to Lieutenant

 

Fenton, MI: At the start of the Fenton City Council meeting, Sgt Daniel Forbush was promoted and sworn in as Lieutenant, effective immediately. Forbush has been with the Fenton Police Department since March 4th, 200...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

State Bank Trail to be Surveyed

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State Bank Trail to be Surveyed

 

Fenton, MI: The LAFF Pathway group, in partnership with the City of Fenton, City of Linden, and Fenton Township, is creating a pathway that connects Fenton to Linden and will join with the Argentine Township Trail....

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Well Refurbishment and Electrical Upgrades for the City of Fenton Water Treatment Facility

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Well Refurbishment and Electrical Upgrades for the City of Fenton Water Treatment Facility

 

Fenton, MI: City Council approved two proposals to refurbish and upgrade Well Number Six located at the City of Fenton Water Treatment Facility. T...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Historical A.J. Phillips Museum to Undergo Structural Repair

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Historical A.J. Phillips Museum to Undergo Structural Repair

 

Fenton: In 2022, a contract was established between The City of Fenton Building Department and Lindhout Associates to make improvements to the historical A.J. Phillips Museum, which has...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Second School Resource Officer Coming to the District

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The City of Fenton Police Department and Fenton Area Public Schools (FAPS) partner to bring a second School Resource Officer to the district.

 

FENTON: With a unanimous vote, City Council approved an agreement between The City of Fenton Police Depa...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Phase II of Local Street Program Approved

Pavement workers spreading asphalt

Fenton, MI: The Local Street Program will begin its second year with Phase II in spring of 2023. City Council has approved the costs associated with OHM’s engineering and design services with geotechnical investigative services provided by G2 con...

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

Mayor Thanks Linda Hathaway for Decades of Community Service

Mayor Sue Osborn and Brad Hoffman Insurance Agency Owner Linda Hathaway

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.

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

Holly Fire Chief Thanks Fenton Department with Challenge Coin

Chief Dan Myers of Holly and Chief Robert Cairnduff of Fenton

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.

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Posted on: September 20, 2022

City to Flush Half of Water Mains Beginning October 10

Water coming out of a fire hydrant.

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...

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

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

The Fenton Trolley in May, when city officials took a test ride.

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...

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Posted on: September 13, 2022

Volunteers Needed: Help the Beautification Commission Decorate Downtown for Fall

Dried stalks of corn

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...

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Posted on: July 25, 2022

Neighborhood Streets Project Encounters Sewer Issues

Pavement workers spreading asphalt

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...

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Posted on: August 10, 2022

Council Authorizes Work on Contract with New Ambulance Service

Two Medstar ambulances at a McLaren medical facility

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...

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Posted on: August 8, 2022

Registration Closes for Genesee County Recycling Day on Aug. 23

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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...

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Posted on: August 28, 2022

Boil-Water Advisory Canceled After Successful Water Tests

Water boiling behind the words "boil advisory."

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...

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Posted on: July 29, 2022

City Thanks Chamber of Commerce for Response to Covid

Chamber of Commerce leaders receiving plaque from Mayor Sue Osborn.

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...

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Posted on: June 28, 2022

Gazebo Pedestrian Bridge Across Shiawassee Closed Indefinitely

A sign and locked gate greets pedestrians at the Shiawassee bridge now.

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.

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Posted on: July 13, 2022

Mayor Thanks Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation for Pandemic Efforts

SLPR Executive Director Ed Koledo and Fenton Mayor Sue Osborn

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...

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Posted on: July 5, 2022

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

Citizens in voting booths on Election Day.

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...

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Posted on: June 23, 2022

Residents Get Info as Construction Comes to the Number Streets

About 30 people stopped by the street project open house.

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...

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Posted on: July 18, 2022

Board of Review, Downtown Development Authority Meetings Canceled

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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...

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Posted on: June 15, 2022

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

Kevin Johnson and Mayor Sue Osborn

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...

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Posted on: June 15, 2022

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

Brian Petty of Fenton Glass Service.

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.

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Posted on: May 3, 2022

Freedom Festival is Back With Fireworks, Parade and More

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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:

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Posted on: June 6, 2022

City Leaders Honor Retiring Police Chief Jason Slater

Mayor Sue Osborn with Slater and City Manager Lynn Markland

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...

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Posted on: June 9, 2022

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

Bad street surface in Fenton

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:

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Posted on: May 26, 2022

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

Flowers at the Fenton Mill Pond in 2021

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.

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Posted on: May 12, 2022

Spring Fever Concert Now Free

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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...

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

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

Water coming out of a fire hydrant.

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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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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