Monday, September 7: The Township will be closed Labor Day. We will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 8.

No garbage or recycling service on Labor Day. Service will run one day late the rest of the week with Friday's collection completed on Saturday.

For water or sewer emergencies, please contact  MHOG Utilities at 1-855-231-6692.

New WM Website Provides Waste & Recycling Information for Township Residents

Genoa Township residents now have access to a WM website specifically created for our community, making it easier to find information about your residential trash and recycling service all in one place.

The new Genoa Township page provides helpful information and self-service tools, including:

Check Your Pickup Day – Enter your address to verify your regular trash collection day.
Pickup ETA – Check the estimated timing of your upcoming collection.
Holiday Schedule – Find out when your collection may be delayed due to a holiday.
Report a Missed Pickup – If your trash was properly placed at the curb but was not collected, you can report the missed pickup online.
Request a Bulk Pickup – Submit a special request for a bulk item collection. 
Repair or Replace Your Cart – Find out if your cart is eligible for repair or replacement and submit a request.
Request an Additional Cart – Request an additional trash cart for a fee.
Sign Up for Curbside Yard Waste Collection – Residents can sign up for WM's curbside yard waste collection service. Yard waste collection is an optional service available for an additional fee.
Recycling Information – Find out what can and cannot go in your recycling cart, along with helpful guides for recycling correctly.
Trash Collection Information – Review collection requirements, including what materials are accepted and how to properly prepare your trash.

The page also includes bulk collection guidelines, recycling guides, and other helpful resources to make it easier to know what belongs in your trash and recycling carts.

Visit the Genoa Township WM Website here:  WM – Genoa Township Residential Waste Service

We encourage residents to bookmark the page for easy access to waste and recycling information whenever you need it.

Please note: WM provides a 96-gallon cart for weekly trash collection. Trash should be bagged, the lid must close completely, and carts should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day and removed the same day.

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

Saturday November 7
Saturday November 21

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.

GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE POSTING/PUBLICATION

PROPOSED REVISED PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS ORDINANCE

TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GENOA:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 260908, entitled the “Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance,” which will repeal and replace Ordinance No. 070716-A, has been introduced before the Township Board.

The proposed Ordinance is intended to protect the privacy, peace, and safety of Township residents and to protect the public from fraud, theft, and harm while respecting the right to engage in lawful expression. Among other provisions, the proposed Ordinance would establish licensing requirements for commercial peddlers and solicitors, create a voluntary No-Knock Registry for residential addresses, prohibit solicitation at residences displaying applicable no-solicitation or similar signs, establish standards of conduct and solicitation hours, and provide penalties and enforcement procedures for violations. The licensing provisions would apply only to commercial solicitation and would not apply to noncommercial solicitation.

A complete copy of the proposed Ordinance has been posted below and may be viewed and inspected at the office of the Township Clerk, located at 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Consideration of the Ordinance for adoption by the Township Board will occur at 6:30 p.m. on the 8th day of September, 2026, at the Genoa Charter Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, Michigan.

All interested persons are invited to be present at the meeting to submit comments concerning the foregoing.  The Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Township Manager.

PROPOSED REVISED PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 260908

This is the introduced ordinance which will be considered for adoption at the September 8, 2026 meeting.

The 2026 Summer Tax Bills were mailed to all Genoa Township property owners on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Summer taxes are payable, without penalty, through Monday, September 14, 2026. Summer Tax amounts are now available on the Township Website at www.genoa.org.

Beginning July 1, 2026, 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, placed in the Township drop box, or by filing ACH paperwork to set up an automatic withdrawal. 

Please contact the Treasurer's Office at (810) 227-5225 if you have any questions or if you do not receive your bill.

Livingston County Veteran Services (LCVS) provides a wide range of programs designed to support veterans and their families. Our nationally accredited Veteran Service Officers assist veterans in filing for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Honorably discharged veterans registered with LCVS—and their spouses or widows—may use complimentary transportation to all medical appointments within a 50‑mile radius. To schedule a ride, call LETS at (517) 546‑6600, select option 3, and indicate veteran status.

LCVS also offers several Emergency Relief assistance programs for honorably discharged veterans facing financial hardship. Available support includes help with housing-related needs, utilities, dental care, and vouchers for food, clothing, and fuel. To schedule an appointment and determine eligibility, call (517) 546‑6338.

The renewal of the County Veterans Services Millage, which funds these critical programs, will appear on the August 4, 2026, ballot.

The Township Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Township Budget at their meeting on March 02, 2026.  The budget is for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2027.   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, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Budget

This is the fiscal year 26/27 Township Budget as approved by the Township Board on March 2, 2026.

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.

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.

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

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

Brighton Area Fire Recruitment Advertisement

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