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GENOA TOWNSHIP is a charter township located in the heart of Livingston County, Michigan. Lakes and wetlands, rolling hills and meadows, state parks and wildlife all abound in this beautiful community of country living.

Latest Township News

November 6, 2024 Election Results

Results for the General Election can be found on the Livingston County Clerk's Election Results section.

November 1, 2024 Township Holiday Hours

The Township Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 for the Veterans Day Holiday. 

November 1, 2024 Holiday Refuse Collection

Monday November 11, 2024 - Veterans Day Holiday.

No delays

October 31, 2024 2024 Fall Yard Waste Drop off

Our Fall Yard Waste Collection program has been scheduled for the following date at the Genoa Charter Township Hall from 8 am to 11 am:

Saturday November 23rd

Residents may bring their yard waste to the Township Hall Parking lot on this date. Branches and similar materials must be in 3 foot long bundles.

Please no plastic bags.

More information can be found on our Refuse & Recycling page.

October 30, 2024 Livingston County Veteran Services

Livingston County Veteran Services (LCVS) offers a variety of programs and services to assist veterans and their families. LCVS employs nationally accredited Veteran Service Officers to assist veterans in filing for US Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits. Honorably Discharged veterans registered with LCVS, and their spouse may utilize complimentary LCVS transportation to medical appointments within a 50-mile radius. To schedule a ride, call LETS at (517) 546-6600, select option 3 and mention veteran status. LCVS offers Honorably Discharged veterans who are less fortunate several assistance programs provided by Emergency Relief funds, such as:

  • $200 food and toiletry voucher plus an additional $50 for each child in the household,
  • $200 clothing vouchers for their school-aged children up to age 18,
  • $50 Speedway fuel only cards; and
  • Dental assistance of up to $1,000 via LCVS partnership with VINA Dental.

Call (517) 546-6338 to set up an appointment and qualify for these programs.

October 14, 2024 Howell Parks and Recreation Authority Recreation Plan - Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority (HAPRA) shall conduct a public hearing for the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority Parks and Recreation Master Plan on November 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Oceola Community Center, 1661 Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843 for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed draft of the HAPRA Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Plan includes the following communities and entities: Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, City of Howell, Howell Township, Genoa Township, Oceola Township, and Marion Township.

The Plan evaluates existing recreation opportunities, reviews public input regarding recreation, establishes recreational goals, and proposes a five-year schedule of improvements and other related items that each jurisdiction wishes to pursue. A PDF copy of the Plan is available for review online HERE or in person at the Oceola Community Center, 1661 Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843, during regular office hours.

If you are interested in submitting comments regarding the Draft Plan, please send comments to Tim Church at tchurch@howellrecreation.org or by phone at 517-546-0693. All comments, written and oral, will be noted for the record.

September 17, 2024 2024 Summer Tax Information

Monday, September 16, 2024, was the last day to pay your 2024 Summer taxes without penalty.  All property tax payments made after Monday September 16th will be charged a 1% penalty per month.

Thank you, Genoa Township Treasurer’s Office

September 5, 2024 BRIDGE CLOSURE ALERT FOR DORR ROAD

The Michigan Department of Transportation has just announced it will close the Dorr Road bridge over I-96 starting Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 through Friday November 8, 2024.

The recommended detour route will be Grand River Avenue and Challis Road.

Questions should be directed to the MDOT Brighton Transportation Service Center at (810) 227-4681.

August 5, 2024 Oak Wilt Resolution

Genoa Charter Township is concerned a deadly disease known as oak wilt caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum is a threat to the Township's oak population. Improper tree trimming/removal practices may result in the establishment of oak wilt disease epicenters, which may lead to increased disease activity with devastating aesthetic and economic losses. It is therefore both advisable and prudent to attempt to prevent and control oak wilt.

The entire resolution can be found here

June 3, 2024 Brighton Area Fire seeking Paid On-Call Firefighters

The Brighton Area Fire Authority is seeking residents living in Genoa Township, Brighton Township and the City of Brighton who are willing to serve their community as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter.

  • No experience necessary, just the motivation to learn and serve
  • All required training is provided and compensated
  • Academy classes are held on evening/weekends

To apply, interested applicants can go to www.brightonareafire.com or in person at 615 W. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116

Any questions please call the Brighton Area Fire Authority at 810 229-6640.

January 3, 2024 Radon Test Kits available to residents - courtesy of the Livingston County Health Department

Genoa Township is giving out free radon testing kits. The testing kit and instructions are available at Township Hall. 

The naturally-occurring, tasteless, odorless and colorless gas comes from the natural, radioactive breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air. It enters buildings through openings in  foundation floors or walls such as sump openings, crawlspaces, floor or wall joints and cracks. 

In Livingston County, approximately 40% of homes have elevated radon levels, according to information on the county's website from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. 

For more information on this program and on radon in general, please visit the Livingston County Health Department Radon page.

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Related Documents

Related Documents

School District Map School District Map
A map showing the various school districts within Genoa Charter Township
Related Web Links
Genoa Charter Township Fields and Walking Trail Genoa Charter Township Fields and Walking Trail
Information on the paths and soccer fields located at the Genoa Charter Township Hall
Brighton Area Fire Brighton Area Fire
Get the latest on burning bans and other fire safety information
Genoa Charter Township Solar Energy Tracker Genoa Charter Township Solar Energy Tracker
Get the latest statistics on this green energy project
Latson Interchange Latson Interchange
Development information
Genoa Township Refuse Information Genoa Township Refuse Information
Information regarding the refuse collection