Sir Francis Drake Closure Update
Work continues on the emergency repairs resulting from the December 13th sinkhole discovery.
Work remaining to be completed includes:
- A second layer of structural connection between the failed unreinforced concrete wall and the steel sheet pile wall,
- backfilling of the excavation,
- forming and pouring of a replacement pedestrian sidewalk (owing to its importance as a route serving Oak Manor and White Hill schools),
- thrie-beam guardrail re-installation, and
- fencing reinstallation.
Maggiora & Ghilotti will grind and place finish grade asphalt and restore pavement markings once the last of the work necessitating lane closures has been completed. The weather forecast is good. Subcontractor availability is becoming an issue but we are continuing to emphasize the need to get work completed quickly. We now anticipate that all work will be completed by January 19th.
We recognize that having the lane closed and the traffic signals flashing red remains an inconvenience but every hour of work that can be completed during the workday is an hour sooner that all of the traffic restrictions can be removed and traffic flow for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists can return to normal.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this important work.
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Corona Virus Update
Mask Mandate in Effect
Marin County has aligned with the California Department of Public Health's order requiring all people, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks in indoor public spaces and workplaces. All previous exemptions for small groups of fully vaccinated people have been removed. Masks are now required in all indoor public spaces, including gyms, fitness centers, office settings, employee commuter vehicles, religious gatherings, college classes and similar environments. Masks are not required outdoors but are strongly recommended in crowded environments.
Recap: Return to School 2022 Public Health Update
Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) hosted a virtual presentation on January 6 to provide the community with a COVID-19 update. Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke moderated the online event, which provided a summary of case rates, vaccination figures, current information about the Omicron variant, and an update on schools. Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis and Deputy Public Health Officer Dr. Lisa Santora were the featured guest speakers for the gathering, which was hosted on Zoom.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
January 10 - 7pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting
January 18 - 7pm
Town Council Meeting
January 19 - 7pm
Planning Commission Meeting
January 20 - 7pm
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Please note we are proceeding with all events as planned but they may
need to be cancelled due to County or State Health orders.
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New Parents' and Babies Group
Ali Vogt LMFT #47693
Thursdays - 11-12:30pm
Community Center - 16 Park Road
FREE
Join us for an ongoing drop in group with an accepting and friendly tone. Our group offers a safe and supportive environment conducive to sharing about topics such as emotional and physical recovery after birth, expectations surrounding being a parent, changes in lifestyle and in relationships, finding support and trusting caregivers, life balance and sleep, navigating medical care, child development, play and temperament, among other topics and issues.
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Dance a la Moxie
Sisi M.P. Hansen
Tuesdays - Resumes February 1st
3-4pm
Green Stage in Peri Park
FREE
A progressive, FUN total body workout guaranteed to make you feel better, look better and be better! No experience necessary. The eclectic music will make you dance! Wear comfortable clothing and footwear to move in on the field. Covid protocols and safety will be followed. Please wear your mask.
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Other Town and County News |
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Want to Get Involved? Join a Board or Commission!
Do you want to make a real difference in 2022? Consider joining a board or commission for the Town of Fairfax. There are openings on several boards and commissions. Click here to see the current vacancies.
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As of January 6, Marin Water’s reservoirs are at approximately 94% of total storage capacity – well above the average for this same time of year. We do expect water supply levels to rise more as additional runoff continues to make its way to our reservoirs if the additional rainfall forecasted for this week comes through.
Click here to read more and to learn about how drought restrictions are being altered considering the increased rainfall.
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COVID-19 Updates & Programs
If you are experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19, please visit our Town of Fairfax Coronavirus Resource page for rental assistance, utility bill help and more.
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Town of Fairfax sitio web se puede traducir al español
El sitio web se puede traducir al español usando el ícono del globo que se encuentra en la barra verde de cada página.
Our website can now be translated into Spanish (and other languages) using the globe icon found on the green bar at the top of each page.
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