Downriver Townhall Legislative & District Updates

Demolition of Riverside Hospital Update

9-7-2023

Over the last three weeks demolition has been restarted at the old Riverside Hospital site. Demolition crews have been working daily to keep the project moving forward. Demolition crews will be working west to east for the most part to c...

Trenton makes top 10 zip code on Realtor.com

Our list of top 10 zip codes shows the concentration of buyer demand in affordable Midwest markets and well-located Northeast markets that offer convenience and value. Homes in the hottest zip codes tend to be larger than the U.S. average. Despite their s...

Storm Update 8-25-23: Damage Report Survey Related to Storm Damage 8/23-8/25

Storm Update 8-25-23

DAMAGE REPORT SURVEY RELATED TO STORM DAMAGE 8/23 TO 8/25

Please fill out the Self-Reporting Survey provided by Wayne County:

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6e1d8996f0704b9fab5395eecd63a65e

This report is not a guarantee a damage clai...

Riverside Update to the Trenton Community

Riverside Update to the Trenton Community

A new demolition permit has been issued for the old Riverside Hospital. Over the last several months “Demolition” work was halted as a new general contractor and demolition contractor were hired by the co...

The Lathrop Street paving project will begin on Monday, August 14.

The Lathrop Street paving project will begin on Monday, August 14. The contractor, Al’s Asphalt, will begin by pulverizing the existing road surface, which is expected to take up to one week. During this time residents will have access to their ...

Notice to All Taxpayers

CITY OF TRENTON 

NOTICE TO ALL TAXPAYERS 

The City of Trenton, Michigan tax bill due July 1, 2023 can be paid without penalty through August 31, 2023 at the City Treasurer's Office, 2800 Third St., Trenton or at the West Road Bran...

6-29-2023 Construction Notice

Construction Notice: There will be lane closures involving the following roads while DTE replaces portions of their gas lines:

The tentative schedule for lane closures is as follows:

Sibley and Fort Street

-Right turn lane closure on nort...

Riverside Update

Riverside Update

June 26, 2023

The demolition process of the former Riverside Hospital site has resumed. After some contractor changes and progress being halted, the Circuit Court Receiver has taken control of virtually every aspect of t...

Press Release - Spark DNR Grant

Trenton Parks & Recreation Spark DNR Grant Press Release February 21, 2023

The City of Trenton Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that we have been awarded a Spark DNR grant in the amount of $1,000,000 dollars for the Kennedy Aqua...

Was your small business impacted by the DTE coal-fired power plant closures or the pandemic?

Through a partnership with the Downriver Community Conference, the Economic Growth Institute (EGI) at the University of Michigan is working to help address challenges local small businesses are facing from both the DTE coal-fired power plant closures and ...

Notice to Residents

A note from our WWTP Superintendent:

Flushable wipes are NOT biodegradable and they are creating costly repairs to our sanitary system.  

Please refrain from flushing them down your toilet.

Press Release - Demolition Permit Issued for Former Riverside Hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 30th, 2023

Contact:  Dean Creech, City Administrator at 734-493-3802

Subject: Demolition Permit Issued for Former Riverside Hospital

Earlier this week, the demolition permit was issued by the City of Trenton for the demo...

Press Release - America Walks and GM Community Change Grant Work Completed in Trenton

November 7, 2022

America Walks and General Motors Community Change Grant Work Completed in Trenton, MI

Trenton Trail Town was awarded a 2021 America Walks General Motors Change Grant and has completed installation of wayfinding signage throughout Downtown T...

Press Release - Riverside Hospital

All parties (The City of Trenton, EGLE, EPA and NABA Management) are fully engaged and working toward full resolution of the Diesel spill cleanup.

Thus far it is estimated that less than 5 gallons was released into the river. The release point and potentia...

Resolution 2022-26 Oppose Riverview Landfill Expansion

CITY OF TRENTON

RESOLUTION 2022-26

Oppose Riverview Landfill Expansion

WHEREAS, the City of Riverview, Michigan has again indicated to various local governmental agencies and their governing bodies that it has proposed and intends to expan...

City of Riverview Seeking Inclusion of a Proposed Expansion of Landfill

The Wayne County Department of Public Services Environmental Services Division has received an revised application from the City of Riverview seeking inclusion of a proposed expansion of their municipal solid waste landfill located at 20863 Grange Road in...

The Great Lakes Way @ Trenton

The Great Lakes Way, incl. Dr. John Hartig and the Community Foundation as collaborators and the city of Trenton as a client partner, is working with the University of Michigan's Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning to study the City...

Road Work Happening Around Town

The City of Trenton is in process of repairing/replacing road surfaces around town.  Work is currently ongoing south of Groh & north of Marian between Middlefield and Edsel Please adjust your route if possible to avoid any potential delays.

Trenton Fire Department Provides Recreational Fire Information

The air is crisp and Spring is upon us so the Trenton Fire Department wants to remind residents that there is a city policy that both protects our residents and lets everyone enjoy this outdoor activity. Please read the policy below or click on the link a...

DTE 's 2022 Tree Trimming Map

As you may know, the majority of the reliability problems that DTE customers have been experiencing is due to tree overgrowth. Because of this, DTE is engaging in an extensive tree trim maintenance program in our City in 2022 with the goal of completing t...

Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund Taking Applications

The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) is designed to keep Michigan residents in their homes by providing financial assistance to eliminate or reduce past due mortgage payments associated with homeownership, including property tax, condominium ass...

Trenton Planning Commission Annual Report

Click here to view the Trenton Planning Commission 2021 Annual Report to the City Council. 

I Have A Dream video - Created by the Cultural Commission

I Have A Dream video - Created by the Cultural Commission

Text-to-911

Sewer Work Notice

The City of Trenton has contracted with Aegion/Insituform to provide the cleaning and televising of a portion of the City's sanitary sewer system and subsequent in-situ lining of sections of older pipe.  

Click here for more information.

Retiree Health Care

Meetings were held December 2 and 3rd, 2021 to inform retirees (65 years old and older) of a change to their health care provider.   That meeting is provided below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk78BHH29Pg

Lost Vaccine Card?

Have you lost your vaccination card?  Did you receive your shot in Wayne County?

If the answer is yes, you can call 734-727-7100 and request a new card.  This is the Health Department in Wayne County that has the records for everyone that...

City Wide Recycling Plan Adopted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 19, 2021

City of Trenton Officials Approve Plan to Bring Curbside Recycling to Community

Trenton, MI- During Monday night’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Trenton Mayor Steven Rz...

Curbside Recycling - Approved by Council - Starting July 2022

Curbside Recycling Facts:

• Recycling will start in July 2022.
• Recycling is mandatory for single family homes.  Plans to include condos and apartments will be considered in the future.
• Cost to residents: $5.50 per month or $3.00 per month for senior c...

Wayne County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Wayne County is providing a program to assist renters who may be in need of financial assistance during this time.  Please use the link below to view the program and criteria to qualify for assistance through this program.

Trenton Social District

The Downtown Trenton Social District is a program that helps create and contribute to a vibrant outdoor atmosphere. Michigan’s Social District Law was passed during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic which restricted public gatherings, events and set ...

City Seeking MEDC Certification

The city is working towards obtaining  certification as a redevelopment ready community through the MDEC certification program.  Click here to read full article in the Trenton Trib.  

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Air Quality Division (MDEQ-AQD)

WCDPS will continue to assist citizens with their air quality complaints. These complaints will be forwarded to MDEQ-AQD. With the exception of air quality related complaints, WCDPS will continue to provide citizens with a wide variety of environmental se...

Wayne County Environmental 24 hour Hotline

Wayne County Department of Public Services is proud to offer the 24-Hour Environmental Hotline providing you more access to a wide variety of environmental services 7 days a week.

1-888-223-2363 24-Hour Environmental Hotline

During Business Hours: You will ...

View Report on McLouth Steel

The former McLouth Steel facility is undergoing demolition and site cleanup. The following report details the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Pollution/Situation Report and the expectations of what will be done going forward.

WATER/SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022

CITY OF TRENTON

NOTICE

WATER/SEWER RATES

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022

The Trenton City Council has adopted a change in the water & sewer rates effective July 1, 2022

CURRENT RATE              &nb...

City of Trenton Ordinance No. 816

CITY OF TRENTON ORDINANCE NO. 816

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE TO CREATE A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITHIN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MICHIGAN, TO BE ENTITLED "DOWN...

Notice of Public Hearing: Planning Commission

City of Trenton 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

The Planning Commission of the City of Trenton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 7:00 P.M., at Trenton City Hall located at 2800 Third St. Trenton, MI for the following...

2023 ADA Ramp Upgrades: Trenton DDA District

Public Notice: 2023 ADA Ramp Upgrades, Trenton DDA District

Resolution 2023-19, Rescinding Resolution 2023-17, Proposing Charter Amendment to Sec. 4.7

CITY OF TRENTON

RESOLUTION 2023-19

RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2023-17 PROPOSING CHARTER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.7 OF THE CITY OF TRETNON CHARTER, APPROVING BALLOT LANGUAGE DESIGNATING PURPOSE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT, APPROVING PUBLICATION AS WE...

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Notice to All Taxpayers

CITY OF TRENTON 

NOTICE TO ALL TAXPAYERS 

The City of Trenton, Michigan tax bill due July 1, 2023 can be paid without penalty through August 31, 2023 at the City Treasurer's Office, 2800 Third St., Trenton or at the West Road Bran...

Riverview Land Preserve Spring GCCS Drilling Project

RLP Spring GCCS Drilling Project May 8th - June 30, 2023

The Riverview Land Preserve. RLP will be performing spring gas well drilling project beginning Monday, May 8, 2023. The project will include gas well drilling and pipe installation.

As such,...

Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)

Wayne Metro is a non-profit human service agency that provides needs-driven, holistic assistance to individuals and families. Their goal is to ensure greater equity, healthier homes and thriving communities. You can learn more about the 75 plus programs a...

Wayne County CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs

Wayne County

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Notice is hereby given...

New Zoning Code for the City of Trenton

CITY OF TRENTON

ORDINANCE NO. 802

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW ZONING CODE FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, MICHIGAN; ESTABLISHING THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF THE PRIOR CODE, EXCEPT AS HEREIN EXPRESSLY PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR THE EFF...

Resolution 2021-16 Oppose Riverview Landfill Expansion

CITY OF TRENTON

RESOLUTION 2021-16

WHEREAS, the City of Riverview, Michigan has indicated to various local governmental agencies and their governing bodies that it has proposed and intends to expand the existing Riverview Landfill site, c...

City of Trenton Notice: Water/Sewer Rates

CITY OF TRENTON NOTICE

WATER/SEWER RATES

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 

The Trenton City Council has adopted a change in the water & sewer rates effective July 1, 2021

CURRENT RATE           ...

Construction Improvements for the Allen Road and Van Horn Road project

February 24, 2021 

Dear Residents and Property Owners: 

Construction improvements for the Allen Road and Van Horn Road project located in the cities of Trenton and Woodhaven is scheduled to restart 2021 construction work March 1, 2021 star...

Attention Dog and Cat Owners

CITY OF TRENTON

ATTENTION DOG AND CAT OWNERS

The 2021 dog and cat licenses are now on sale at Trenton City Hall in the City Clerk’s office.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Any person who owns, pos...