fairfax the latest news for you | | Happy Holidays from all of us at Fairfax Town Hall! | |
Town Hall offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026.
24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
| | | Storm Preparedness Reminder for the Holiday Week | |
PG&E is preparing for extreme winter weather across the region, with an elevated outage risk (Category 4–5) forecast for December 23–25 in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Residents should be prepared for power outages that may last a day or longer.
What to expect
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Tuesday night into Wednesday morning (Dec. 23–24): Heavy rain and widespread wind gusts of 45–60 mph, with localized gusts exceeding 70 mph.
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Wednesday evening through Friday (Dec. 24–26): A second storm brings additional moderate to heavy rain, continued breezy conditions, and saturated ground that may increase impacts. Total rainfall through Friday could exceed 2 inches in some North Bay areas.
These conditions may lead to downed trees, localized flooding, and extended power outages.
Stay informed
Sign up for AlertMarin to receive emergency alerts, evacuation notices, and weather updates by phone, text, or email. You can also monitor outage updates through PG&E and follow advisories from the National Weather Service Bay Area.
Taking a few minutes now to prepare and sign up for alerts can make a big difference during severe weather.
| | | The Craft Faire was a magical community success | |
Fairfax Recreation & Community Services wrapped up another truly magical Holiday Craft Faire—and what a celebration it was!
The Pavilion came alive with cherished traditions: lively music filling the air, warm and delicious food, joyful kids’ activities, hands-on wreath making, and a stellar lineup of talented local crafters and artisans who transformed the space into a cozy winter marketplace. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to shop local, support sustainable makers, and celebrate the season with us. Seeing the Pavilion bursting with people, laughter, and holiday joy was the greatest gift of all. We’re so grateful to our vendors, performers, volunteers, and community for making this event shine—until next year!
| | | Fairfax Recognized as a Top Community for Older Adults | |
Fairfax has been named one of the top small communities in the nation for older adults in AARP’s 2025 Livability Rankings, earning a spot in the Top 25 for the first time! The rankings evaluate communities nationwide based on factors such as housing, transportation, walkability, health, and community engagement.
Fairfax ranked No. 22 among small communities (population 5,000–24,999), reflecting the Town’s strong quality of life and age-friendly environment. Marin County also performed well overall, ranking No. 12 among large communities, highlighting the region’s continued leadership in livability across generations.
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Upcoming public meetings
Town Council Meeting
Monday, January 12 | 6:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
(Location changed to Fairfax Community Center)
Monday, January 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission l Meeting
Thursday, January 15 | 7:00 p.m.
Climate Action Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 20 | 6:00 p.m.
Tree Committee Meeting
Monday, January 26 | 7:00 p.m.
View agendas and more public meetings.
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Pavilion | 6:30 PM
Chamber of Commerce Fairfax Bingo Night
Have fun, play games, win big?!!
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Bolinas Park | 10AM - 11AM
Chi Gong in Bolinas Park
Practice under the Redwoods. Sign up online!
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Women's Club | 9AM-11:30AM
Age Friendly Mat & Chair Yoga
Get your stretch on with teacher Kelly Lynch - Yoga Schedule.
| | Snails & Turkey Tails Nature Playgroup - New January Dates! | |
Join instructor Liesha Eberst, Certified Early Childhood Educator, for a joyful, nature-based playgroup designed for children ages 15 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
Classes meet Wednesdays (Jan 7, 14, 21, 28) from 10–11 a.m. at the Peri Park Green Stage. Rainy days will be held in the Pavilion.
Each session invites families to explore open-ended play stations, from a mud kitchen and sensory tent to painting easels and nature tools, encouraging imagination, coordination, and connection in nature.
Fee: $30 per session (monthly or drop-in options available).
Learn more and register online.
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Check out the January 2026 Age-Friendly newsletter!
Stay updated on initiatives, resources, and opportunities for our vibrant aging community.
Get Involved with Age Friendly Fairfax
Join the Age Friendly Fairfax group—no experience needed! Lend a hand, share ideas, and build community. The group typically meets once a month (or less often) on the 4th Friday from 9-10AM at the Bennett House (at times, we meet at other locations). Visit our website to learn more about Age Friendly Fairfax.
We are looking for new members to join us.
If you're looking to get connected with or have questions about the Age Friendly community, contact the chair of Age Friendly Fairfax, Josa Buennagel, at jtuchel@gmail.com.
| | | Business License Renewals Are Going Digital in 2026! | |
The Town of Fairfax is modernizing its business license program and moving to a new online system on our website. Beginning January 1, 2026, all business license renewals will be completed digitally — no more paper packets in the mail!
Starting January 1, 2026, you may make your payment online using credit/debit, ACH or Apple and Google Pay.
You may still, however, visit Town Hall, during front counter hours Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-12 and 1-5pm if you prefer to pay by check or you need any help with the new system.
As we prepare for this transition, the Town is also conducting a routine review to make sure our business records are complete. If you receive a notice, don’t worry, we’re also offering a temporary amnesty program through February 28, so businesses can catch up on missed renewals without penalties.
We’re excited to roll out a system that will make renewals faster, easier, and more convenient.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming months coming via mail and email (if we have your email address) and check out more information about this on our Business License webpage.
Questions? Contact businesslicense@townoffairfaxca.gov.
| | | Join the Climate Action Committee - make a greener difference in your community! | |
Join the Climate Action Committee - make a greener difference in your community!
The Town has two vacancies on the Climate Action Committee — and we’re looking for community members to step up!
Serving on a board or commission is a hands-on way to get involved, make an impact, and connect with neighbors.
The next Climate Action meeting is Tuesday, January 20 at 6pm. Attend the meeting and see if you would like to volunteer for service to your community on this dynamic committee.
| | | Share your thoughts on biking and walking in Fairfax - Take the survey! | |
Community input is essential to the 2026 update of Fairfax’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Please take a few minutes to complete the Town’s map-based walking, biking, and rolling survey and share your real-world experiences.
If you need accommodations to complete the survey, please contact Associate Planner Bryn McKillop at bmckillop@townoffairfaxca.gov.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Women’s Club, and community participation is strongly encouraged, your voice helps shape safer, more connected streets for everyone.
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Marin Sanitary tips, tricks, holiday collection schedule, and more!
Check out Marin Sanitary's holiday collection schedule, tree composting, hazardous waste disposal, and reminders about what goes where.
Here's a link to Marin Sanitary's holiday flyer!
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