This Public Comment Survey will be active from November 25, 2025 through January 26, 2026.

During the 63-day review period, public comments will be collected by County Planning Department staff. After the review period (which ends on January 26, 2026), a public hearing will be scheduled by the Livingston County Planning Commission (date to be determined) to hear verbal comments, and to review the comments collected by staff. Adoption of the plan will not take place until after this review period and public hearing.

Comments on the draft plan may be made directly from this 2026 Draft Master Plan website utilizing the online public comment section found below, or by e-mail to the Livingston County Planning Department at planning@livgov.com, or by letter or telephone.

For more information and to particpate, please click on this link: https://milivcounty.gov/planning/2026-master-plan/

Customers of the MHOG and Oak Pointe Water Systems
Oak Pointe & North Shore and MHOG Residential Cross Connection Inspections
Livingston County, MI, January 15, 2026:

This press release / public notice is being issued to notify customers connected to the Oak Pointe and MHOG Public Water Supply Systems of residential cross connection inspections beginning in March 2026.  To comply with requirements of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), all municipalities must conduct residential property inspections for cross connections to help protect the public water supply.  As part of this State required mandate, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to have their backflow prevention devices periodically maintained, tested and certified.  For years, the MHOG Utility Department has performed commercial inspections, but now we are required to also conduct residential inspections. 

To comply with State regulations, MHOG Utility Department, who also operates the Oak Pointe Water System, has contracted with HydroCorp to perform residential cross connection inspections.  HydroCorp will begin sending letters to homeowners in January, notifying them of the March 2026 inspections prior to the lawn irrigation season.  Currently the inspection cycle is once every 10 years.  To comply with this requirement, 10% of the residences connected to the Oak Pointe and MHOG Water Systems must be inspected annually. These inspections do require entry into the home to inspect the plumbing system.  Inspections will be conducted by Hydrocorp personnel who will have identification. Only those homes receiving a notice will have an inspection in a given year.   If an inspection determines that your backflow prevention device needs testing or there is deficiency, you will receive a notification by mail.  The letter will instruct homeowners to contact a licensed plumber having a current backflow prevention testing certification to complete the required test.

Common Examples of Potential Cross Connections Include:

·         Lawn Irrigation Systems
·         Water-assisted Back-up Sump Pumps
·         Unprotected Hose Bibs
·         Hard Piped Pool or Pond Filling Equipment
·         Home Heating Boilers

Questions or concerns should be directed to the MHOG Utility Department at 810-227-5225 and additional information will be available at www.genoa.org & www.mhog.org.

A new scam is being circulated by scammers posing as officials of Genoa Township. The e-mail advises the recipient to pay an Application Approval Fee immediately. The recipient is directed to respond to the bogus email to setup payment.

The scam email comes from the @usa.com domain. The Township has contacted the email domain company to have all of the bogus email addresses shut down. Any official Genoa Township emails will come from the @genoa.org domain only.

January 19th -  Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Township offices are closed. For any water or sewer emergencies, please reach out to MHOG Utilities at 1-855-231-6692. 

January 19th -  Martin Luther King Jr. Day

No delays

Our Town Hall discussion on the former DNR property at Chilson and Brighton was held on January 7, 2025 in the Genoa Township Boardroom. You can watch the meeting on Youtube here.

The presentation materials from the consultant Spencer Kellum are attached below.

Town Hall Materials regarding the former DNR property

Free CPR/AED training will be offered Monday, Jan. 26. 2026 as part of Genoa Township's Citizen Enrichment Training.

The training, conducted by the Livingston County Sheriff Department, will be held in the Boardroom beginning at 6 p.m. It is expected to last between 3-4 hours. Infant/Child CPR techniques will be included in the course. CPR Certificates are available for residents who complete the course. Please indicate whether you plan to obtain the certificate when you register.

The maximum class size is 30 people and preference will be given to Township residents. The Township hall is located at 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, 48114.

Please use this link to register: https://bit.ly/3Yh9H0x

Waste Management (WM) tree collection will start Christmas tree curbside collection on Friday, January 2 and end the service on Friday, January 16. Below are the guidelines for set-out:

• WM will collect natural trees only.
• All trees taller than six feet must be cut in half.
• Trees must be free of decorations and unbagged.
• Holiday trees do not count as bulk and may be set out alongside the one item permitted weekly. Scheduling is not required

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.

Snow is in the forecast so come enjoy the fresh snowfall at the Genoa Township sled hill!

The sled hill has a vertical drop of approximately 40-feet and a run length of over 200 feet and is fun for all ages.

Benches have been installed at the top for parents and those waiting to sled. There are heated bathrooms at the Township Park Pavilion. There is a parking lot across the Township driveway from the sled hill where parents can sit and watch their sledders in the comfort of their vehicles. Last but not least, a light pole has been installed at the hill allows night time sledding.

All are welcome to enjoy the winter fun for free at the Township sledding hill.

Our new boardroom cameras are up & running!

Subscribe to the Genoa Township Public Channel today to see all of our Board of Trustees and Planning Commission meetings.

We’d still love to see you in person, and if you’d like to participate you’ll have to join us in person, but if you just want to see your local government in action anytime that’s convenient for you – Come check us out!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – Genoa Township is stepping into the future of citizen engagement with a brand-new mobile app!

The app is a great source of information for news, events, updates, and important links to the website. The app is available for download in the Apple App and Google Play online stores by searching for "MyGenoa".

Once you have the MyGenoa app, you can create an account to customize your settings and tailor what kind of communications you want to receive from the Township.

To subscribe to the MyGenoa notifications by email only, just click on this link: https://app.govoutreach.com/genoatownshipmi/public/communications/subscribe

Summer taxes were due Monday, September 15, 2025.

Beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2025 a 1% penalty, per month, will be due.  Summer Tax information is available on the Township website at www.genoa.org. Payments can be made online by credit card or electronic check, at the township offices by cash or check, by mail to Genoa Township, 2911 Dorr Rd., Brighton, MI 48116, or placed in one the Township drop boxes.

Please contact the Treasurer's Office at (810) 227-5225 for a current amount due or if you have any questions.  Thank you!

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 or email HR Director Anne Campbell at acampbell@brightonareafire.com

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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.

The Township Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Township Budget at their meeting on March 03, 2025.  The budget is for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025 and ending on March 31, 2026.   The approved budget is provided below.

Any comments or questions in regard to the budget can be directed to Township Supervisor, Kevin Spicher at supervisor@genoa.org. 

Approved April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Budget

This is the fiscal year 25/26 Township Budget as approved by the Township Board on March 3, 2025.

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

Oak Wilt Resolution