BULLETIN BOARD
Road information
If you would like to report a pothole or
have questions for the Livingston County Road Commission,
please send an e-mail to mail@livingstonroads.org We
encourage you to ask for a response.
Marion Township Outdoor Warning Sirens
Outdoor warning sirens are tested at noon on the first Saturdays of April through October.
Sirens are located at County Farm south of Sexton Road and on D-19 south of Triangle Lake Road.
They are projected to be heard for a one mile radius.
Howell
Area Fire Authority -
Website
The Fire Department would like to assist any Resident who may need help
in changing the batteries in their smoke detector and checking it to be
sure it is operational. If you are in need of a working smoke detector
in your home, they will provide you with a free one. Please call them
at 517-546-0560 or email @
firemarshal@howellfire.net
Smoke
detector program Adopt a fire
hydrant
Marion Township
Informational Charter Cable channel is 191
Veterans Did you know?
A Veterans Transportation Service is now established in Livingston
County. This service provides convenient and courteous transportation
for Veterans living in Livingston County to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare
System on Fuller Road in Ann Arbor. Veterans interested in this service
must call for a reservation at (800) 361-8387. There is no cost to ride
the shuttle with transportation departing from the VG's in Howell and
Meijer Stores located in Hartland, Howell and Brighton.
Federal
Benefit Payments
Social Security and
Veterans Affairs payments are making changes, US Department of the Treasury will pay all federal
benefit and non-tax payments electronically. Benefit recipients can
choose to receive their payments by direct deposit to a bank or
credit union or to a Direct Express速
Debit MasterCard速 card account.
www.GoDirect.org
Livingston County Press - Green Sheet,
If you would like to
opt out of delivery,
please call them at
888-840-4809 .
If
the driver continues delivering the paper, please call
again. The paper will be picked up and the driver fined.
Drivers have been instructed not to leave a
paper if there are papers laying in the
driveway.
Miss
Dig -
Dial 811 to reach Miss Dig for any project you may need flagged.
DTE
Energy
Power outages can be reported by calling @ 800-477-4747 or on their
website, www.dteenergy.com
DTE
Meter Program
DTE is
installing advanced utility meters with transmitting digital meters.
There is an approved DTE opt-out program. If you choose to
participate in that program you must meet the following requirements: be
a residential customer, be the customer of record at the indicated site
address and agree to pay the following fees:
$67.20 AMI Opt-out initial fee, $9.80 AMI Opt-out monthly charge. These
fees will be assessed for each site address participating in the Opt-Out
Program.
Storm Tips
The following are tips from
Consumers Energy. Before a storm arrives have a portable radio, flashlights and fresh batteries handy. Learn how to turn
your electricity on and off at the circuit box.
During a thunderstorm or tornado unplug or turn off all unnecessary appliances. Stay away from windows,
doors or porches. Don't shower or bathe. If your home loses power, first
check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. Watch for fallen
wires, broken utility poles or tree limbs on a power line.
To report an
outage or downed wire, please call 1-800-477-5050. For more tips you can check out
the Consumers Energy website @
consumersenergy.com
Cable
Problems
If you
have complaints about your Cable TV and have been unable to resolve your
complaint, the Michigan Public Service Commission will assist you in resolving your issue. The phone
# is
800-292-9555, fax # 517- 241-2400.
The website is
www.michigan.gov/mpsc, click on the video/cable button for information.
Their address is: Michigan Public Service Commission
Attention: Video Franchising
6545 Mercantile Way
Lansing, Michigan
48909
If you would like
to contact us about issues you are having, please email
publicworks@mariontownship.com
Charter
Communications Website -
Charter.com Charter Service Phone number is
888-438-2427
MHOG Utility Bill Payment
Marion Township
Residents may pay their sewer and water bill online by using the link below
to access the MHOG utility billing site. Master Card and Visa are the
credit cards that are accepted for payment
https://mhog.org/payonline
Water emergency,
call
1-888-481-0439. This line is manned by a live operator.
Sewer emergency
call 546-7510, weekdays 8am - 4pm. After hours/weekends call
911.
Notary
Services -
Marion
Township offers free notary services to the residents
during business hours.
Marion Township
Library
Marion Township's library offers books, puzzles, videos and a
variety of magazines.
Come in and
check it out;
no charge and no need to return the items to us.
There are also pamphlets for County area agencies.
Howell
Carnegie Library -
www.howelllibrary.org
LETS
-
is a service that transports Livingston
County Residents.
Livingston
County United Way
-
www.lcunitedway.org
Pledge forms are available at the Marion Township offices for the
Livingston County United Way.
If you have questions you may contact the
United Way @ 810-494-3000, their address is 2980
Dorr Road in Brighton.
Oakland
Livingston Human Service Agency
-
www.olhsa.org
The information and referral call center for
Livingston County health, human and community service needs.
Weatherization Works - Free Assistance Program -
This program serves income eligible
families free of charge. Program includes home energy audits, wall &
attic insulation, ventilation, furnace repair or replacement and
other energy savings measures. If you're interested,
contact OLHSA Housing &
Energy Dept, phone numbers are 248-209-2760 or
517-546-8500.
Medicare
Questions, Livingston County has Answers!
The phone number is 800-803-7174
or for AAA 1-B 800-852-7795.
Brick Pavers
Brick pavers
are available for purchase, they are
installed around the gazebo.
Click on
the link if you would like to purchase a brick
Order
Form Purchased
Bricks
Township Park #1 - Fred Brown Park
Park
#1
is located on Triangle Lake Road, just south
of Coon Lake Road. Park includes children's play equipment, baseball diamond,
picnic table and walking trail.
Township Park #2
- Jack Lowe Memorial Park
Park#2
is located on the Township property just west of the Township Hall.
There is a playgroung equipment, disc golf course and gazebo with picnic tables for your enjoyment. The Township is
selling engraved brick
pavers to be placed around the gazebo.
Livingston
County Community Alliance
The Alliance has placed "big red barrels" at 2 locations for
proper Prescription disposal. The 2 locations are: Livingston County
Jail, 150 S Highlander Way, Howell and Michigan State Police Post, 4803
Old US-23, Brighton (Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm). Funding for this
project is provided by Washtenaw Community Health Org. Department of
Community Health and Bureau of Substance Abuse &
Addiction. Additional information is available at
www.neversaynevermi.com
Eagle Release Video
Be
A Tree - Peaceable Paws LLC
Suggestions
on how to react if you encounter an aggressive animal.
BeATree.pdf
Rain
Garden
The rain garden is located adjacent to the parking lot at the Township
Hall. The plants in a rain
garden help to
purify the water and slow the water
flow. Stop by when you have a chance, it's a great example of what
homeowners can add to their own yards to help with drainage and water
runoff.
Recycling
We collect household batteries, used cell phones for LACASA and eyeglasses
for the Lions. The collection place for these items is located in the
lobby between the two double doors at the Township Hall.
Alchin's Disposal is now
offering on site dumping and recycling, Mon - Thurs,11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Their Phone number is 223-7119,
website is
www.alchinsdisposal.com
Recycle Livingston
- website
Livingston Recycle has added free electronics recycling for members.
Nonmembers will be able to recycle electronics with the $3 gate fee. For
further information, please call them at 1-517-548-4439
or email recycleliv@sbcglobal.net
Recycling services are
available to Residents from Recycle Livingston. Annual membership fee is
$27 per household or $22 for those 62
& older. Hours of
operation are Saturdays 9am - 1pm and Wednesdays 11am - 5:30pm.
Membership applications are available by visiting the recycling center
during business hours. They are located at 170 Catrell, Howell.
Business memberships are available, call 517-548-4439.
DEQ Information on
Fracking