FREE STREET TREE PLANTING, APPLICATIONS DUE OCT 31

Did you know that individual property owners can apply to have a free street tree planted by the City in the public right-of-way adjacent to their property? The City waives fees for new street tree planting and any associated concrete removal to create new planting basins.

Street tree planting applications are due at the end of the month.

Benefits of trees:  

Trees and the urban forest provide a variety of important benefits to the urban environment. Benefits include removing carbon from the atmosphere, reducing energy use, improving air quality, moderating stormwater flows, protecting water quality, improving economic sustainability, and providing habitat for wildlife. Trees and urban forests also support the physical and mental health of residents.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 

The City of Albany would like to thank everyone who joined us for our Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Open House yesterday, October 24. This new ATP will guide the development of infrastructure projects and programs to support safe and comfortable bicycling, walking, and rolling in Albany. If you weren't able to attend, please visit bit.ly/AlbanyATP to provide your input online and get more information.

NOVEMBER ELECTION INFORMATION

The upcoming election is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Every registered voter should have received a vote-by-mail ballot to cast their votes. Please contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters by calling 1(510) 272-6973 if you have not received your vote-by-mail ballot or if you need a replacement ballot.

Albany voters will be using Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) at-large (also known as Proportional Ranked Choice Voting) to elect Members of the City Council and the Members of the Board of Education. For more information, please visit www.acvote.org/voting/rcv or www.albanyca.org/rcv.

Click HERE to learn how to access your Voter Information Guide online. To request a hardcopy of a Sample Ballot and Voter Information Guide, please contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters by calling 1(510) 272-6973.

To return your Vote by Mail ballot:

1. Send by USPS mail postmarked by November 5, 2024
2. There is a 24-hour drop box located right outside of the City Hall entrance on the parking lot side, 1000 San Pablo Avenue (image below)
3. Cast your vote at any Alameda County Accessible Vote Center.
4. There will be an early voting Ballot Drop Stop event held by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters in front of the Albany Community Center/Albany Library on Marin Ave on 10/28 between 10 AM-4 PM.

Visit Where'sMyBallot? to track your vote-by-mail ballot, when it is mailed, received, and counted.

For more information, please check the City website albanyca.org/vote. For additional information on ways to vote in Alameda County, including maps of voting locations, click HERE.

ALBANY ACCESSIBLE VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS

Please note that one of the Accessible Vote Center Locations in Albany has changed.

From November 2nd to 5th, Vote Centers in Albany will be located at:

• Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue
• Orientation Center for the Blind, 400 Adams Street

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Alameda County Accessible Vote Center webpage.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

GILL TRACT FARM HARVEST FEST, THIS SUNDAY, OCT 27

Join the Gill Tract Farm this Sunday for the annual harvest festival! Enjoy fresh farm-grown veggies, music, and fun activities. Also learn about compost and get some for free at the compost hub! Learn more at gilltractfarm.org.

GARDEN TALK - THE HOW AND WHEN OF BASIC PRUNING

Date: Sunday, October 27

Time: 12-1 PM 

Location: Ocean View Community Organic Garden, 900 Buchanan St.

Learn basic pruning skills to maintain your woody plants and trees. Learn the do’s and don’ts of pruning to maintain health, stimulate growth, and to manage the shape and height of the trees for ease of harvesting. A team of Master Gardeners will demonstrate basic pruning techniques by using two fruit trees at the community garden.  

ALBANY CERT COMMUNITY MEETING, OCTOBER 30

Date: Wednesday, October 30

Time: 7-8:30 PM 

This meeting will occur via Zoom

Join the Albany CERT's Fifth Wednesday Meeting! This meeting will celebrate, support, and expand our network of Block Captains—the heart of neighborhood preparedness. Whether you're an experienced captain or considering the role, this meeting is for you. We'll discuss what Block Captains do, hear from experienced neighbors, and explore how to recruit and support each other in making Albany more resilient.

HALLOWEEN ON SOLANO, OCTOBER 31

On Thursday, October 31, the Solano Avenue Association will be hosting their annual Halloween on Solano.

3-5 PM: Trick-or-Treat on Solano at Most Stores & Offices

5 PM: Costume Contest** at Solano-Peralta Park (1559 Solano Ave, Berkeley)

**Afternoon rain forecast cancels contest

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For in-person visits, see our department hours and contact information page. 

There are no public meetings the week of October 28-November 1, 2024. Please see the City Calendar for all public meeting attendance and viewing options.

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