PG&E Enhanced Vegetation Management Process
As PG&E does tree work in our area, they are enhancing their vegetation management process.
The customer communications process is:
- Pre-inspection notifications
- Post-inspection work required doorhanger (if customer is not home)
- Customer unresponsive / no contact
- Customer opposition / refusal to allow work
- Work complete notification
Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or 1-877-295-4949
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New Options for Supporting Mental Health in Marin
In 2020, Congress approved a new free 24/7 crisis phone number for behavioral health crisis needs nationwide. Beginning July 16, 2022 instead of dialing 911, emergency calls can be placed to 988 for urgent help in a time of mental health, substance use crisis, or even witnessing another person experiencing a behavioral health challenge.
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) envisions 988 as a first step toward a transformed national crisis care system. The service is meant to be a universal entry point to a trained crisis counselor.
Locally, staff with Buckelew Programs, based in Novato, operate the Suicide Prevention Lifeline and will receive 988 calls, quickly evaluate the emergency, and utilize trained crisis counselors to provide an appropriate intervention. Urgent calls requiring an in-person mobile crisis response will be directed to clinical staff in the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division.
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Fairfax Election this November
The next election is November 8, 2022, when Fairfax voters will elect two Town Council Members, a Town Treasurer and a Town Clerk, as well as vote on a ballot measure to renew a special tax for paramedic services.
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Town welcomes new Interim Planning and Building Services Director
On July 12, the Town Council appointed David Woltering to serve as the Interim Planning and Building Services Director. Mr. Woltering is highly qualified, as well as familiar with the Ross Valley area, having recently served in a similar interim role in the Town of Ross.
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Greater Ross Valley Shaded Fuel Break
Please join the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, fire agencies, and other partners for an in-person public meeting to hear about implementation of the first phase of the Greater Ross Valley Shaded Fuel Break.
Meeting Details
Topic: Greater Ross Valley Shaded Fuel Break - project implementation
Date: July 26, 2022
Time: 6 - 7:30pm
Location: Sleepy Hollow Community Center (1317 Butterfield Rd, San Anselmo, CA 94960)
The purpose of this project is to reduce wildfire risk to communities in Central Marin.
For more information about this project - including project description, maps, and analysis - please visit the project webpage here.
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Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) 2021-22 Accomplishments
From June 7-9, 2022, Fire Safe Marin and MWPA presented 5 community workshops via Zoom. These workshops were led by Fire Safe Marin and fire mitigation specialists to describe 2021-22 MWPA wildfire prevention and preparedness accomplishments by region. Residents had an opportunity to learn how their MWPA tax dollars are working for them and ask questions.
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Climate Action Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
July 19th - 7pm
Volunteer Board Meeting
July 25th - 6:30pm
Tree Committee Meeting
July 25th - 7pm
Open Space Committee Meeting
July 26th - 7pm
Planning Commission Meeting
July 28th - 7pm
Town Council Meeting
August 3 - 6:30 pm
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Fairfax Farmers Market
Wednesdays 4-8pm
Bolinas Park
Join family and friends to shop local and celebrate community, every Wednesday 4-8pm May through October.
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Outstanding Young Musicians Featured in Concerts in Peri Park
Friday July 22nd
5-9 pm
Young local musicians Nick Brown & Devon Harvey present a series of three summer concerts at the Redwood Stage in conjunction with Revolution 9 and sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Rec commission!
The first show on July 22 from 5-9 pm will feature Nick’s band, Mothership, an up-and-coming energetic rock & funk group also featuring Alessia Potovsky & Gaelen McKee.
Bring family & friends and come enjoy free live music! More to follow!
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Summer BioBlitz at Elliot Nature Preserve
Sunday August 7th
4pm - 6:30pm
Elliot Nature Preserve in Fairfax
FREE
As the days get longer in Summer, late afternoon and early evening are the perfect time to spend in nature. We will meet at the intersection of Cascade and Canyon Roads and walk down to the preserve together. Due to limited parking, please carpool or ride your bike!
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Summer Camps!
We have new and returning sports camps this summer. Please sign up today and support local recreation programming!
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Tennis Camp
Ages 8 - 12
Week of July 25th
Monday – Friday from 9am – 11am
Beginner to Intermediate Levels
Fairfax Recreation is excited to offer a summer tennis camp. This camp session will improve overall tennis fundamentals, skills, and team ethics. Each kid will have the opportunity to improve their tennis strengths to become a more confident player and teammate.
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Did You Know That the Town Has a Sidewalk Repair Program?
The Town’s Sidewalk Repair Program “waives” the encroachment permit fee for the sidewalk repair and will provide up to a maximum of $1000 as a 50% matching grant for the construction work. For example, if the work costs $800, the Town will reimburse applicants $400. The matching grant is subject to the availability of funds. Upon approval of your application, funding will be reserved for your project. Be sure to apply for the program before you start repairs, the Town will NOT reimburse applicants for any expenses incurred for past sidewalk repair work or prior to the approval of their application.
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Opportunities for ADU/JADU Permitting and Construction
In January of this year, the Town Council updated the ADU/JADU ordinance and extended the amnesty program another 10 years (expires January 1, 2032). As part of the program all penalties are waived and ALL ADUs/JADUs (legalizing illegal ones or permitting new ones) get 50% permit fees charged. The streamlined permitting process along with the California laws that have been passed in recent years, it's easier than ever to add an ADU or JADU to your property.
You can review the Urgency Ordinance on the Recent Ordinances page and then contact the Building and Planning Department for more information about the permitting process.
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Chipper Days
The MWPA Curbside Chipper Program (also known as “Chipper Days”) is happening now.
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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.
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Household Hazardous Waste
Help us keep household hazardous waste (HHW) from polluting the environment in Marin County. These helpful FAQs cover all the basics and will help you dispose of HHW properly.
Which materials are classified as hazardous?
Materials known as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are toxic to you and/or to the environment. HHW materials include the following categories: Electronics, Paint, Batteries, Light Bulbs, Household Chemicals, Personal Care Products, Gardening Products and Auto Care Products. They cannot be disposed of in curbside carts.
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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 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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