Fairfax Update
News From Around Town...
April 4,2022
Town Council Meeting this Wednesday, April 6th at 7pm

The Town Council will meet to consider the following items:
  • Discuss and direct staff regarding the next steps to create a framework for long-term Outdoor Dining Structures.
  • Discuss the concept of prohibiting gas-powered landscape equipment and provide direction to staff.
  • Discuss the format for Town Public Meetings beginning in the month of May.
Take Back Day – for Fairfax Residents
Saturday, April 30th
10am-4pm
Fairfax Market (at the West end of the parking lot)

We will collect:
*Electronic waste
*Document shredding
*Tire recycling
(No bulbs and no batteries)

Please note that we will not be collecting mattresses this year

Stop by and meet your Marin Sanitary Service representatives and ask all of your Zero Waste questions
Fairfax Drug Take Back
Saturday, April 30th
10am – 1pm
Fairfax Market (at the West end of the parking lot)

To properly dispose of your prescriptions, either drop off at the Fairfax Take Back Day or mail back your unwanted or expired medications. Place pills in either their original packaging (with labels removed for privacy) or put assorted pills in a sealable plastic bag. Liquids in bottles can be placed in sealable plastic bags, as well. Visit the RXSafe Marin website to find your nearest disposal kiosk or mail-back site as well as how to request a mail-back envelope be sent directly to your home.

Upcoming Meetings
Town Council Meeting
April 6 - 7pm

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 11 - 7pm

Climate Action Committee Meeting
April 19 - 7pm

To view the agendas visit our Public Meetings page.
Community Events
Benefit concert, Toad Jam: The Musical Adventure
April 9th - 12noon
Peri Park outdoor stage

All concert proceeds will go towards building restorative wetland habitats to provide safe haven for amphibians. Learn more here.

Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission
The Egg Hunt is Back!
April 16th - 10am SHARP
Bolinas Park

Join us for this fun family event! The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photo ops. There will be music provided by James K. Don’t forget to bring your basket!  The event is for children ages 8 and below.  

Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission. For more info, contact mbaird@townoffairfax.org
Fairfax Volunteers Passover Seder
April 16th. - 5 to 9pm
Fairfax Women’s Club - 46 Park St.

Learn more about the event and sign up to bring a dish here. 

Sponsored by Fairfax Volunteers
Fairfax Recreation
New Sessions in April - Sign up now!

Toddler Music with Dani Levy
Ages 0-6 years
Wednesdays, April 20 – May 25
12-12:30pm 

Chi Gong with Susan Ezra
Tuesdays 
10am -11am 
Bolinas Park
Teen Open Mic
Saturday April 23rd
6:30-9:30pm
Fairfax Women's Club

Teen Open Mic is back! Singers, musicians, bands, poets, actors, comedians and anyone wanting to share the spotlight are welcome!

Text or call to reserve your spot: 415-390-6196

This free event is sponsored by the Town of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Commission
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Other Town and County News
Town Seeking Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancy 
 
The Planning Commission consists of seven Fairfax residents appointed by the Town Council to bring a broad variety of expertise and experience in reviewing planning applications, Fairfax ordinances, and the Town General Plan and Housing Element. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Town Council on planning policies and regulations. Applications are available on the Town website. Deadline to submit is April 25, 2022.
Chipper Days Are Back - Sign Up Now!

The MWPA Curbside Chipper Program (also known as “Chipper Days”) is set returning in 2022! Registration is open now.

Visit www.chipperday.com/marin to sign up for a spot!
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.
SMART Planning for the Future

SMART has begun the process of developing a Strategic Plan and the communities we serve in Marin and Sonoma counties are invited to a series of four Zoom based public listening sessions.
 
Listening sessions will be held on the following dates in April:

  • April 6: Ridership – Meeting our riders needs
  • April 13: Pathways – Improving our pathways
  • April 20: Extensions – Serving future destinations
  • April 27: Freight – Shipping in the North Bay

Each listening session will last 90-minutes, from 6:30-8pm
 
For more information about SMART’s Planning for the Future strategic planning initiative, go to: www.SonomaMarinTrain.org/planning-for-the-future. 
Housing Element Update

Be Part of the Solution: Add Housing to your Property
  • More than 10 Fairfaxians have already indicated their interest in learning more about the process for adding housing units to their property. You can add your name and learn more by filling out the Property Owner Interest Form.
  • Your contribution could help the Town meet its housing goal for the Housing Element Update.
Resources
Taking Climate Action Can Also Help You Save Money

In the midst of rising gas prices and other cost of living increases, here is some good news. Taking climate action now can actually help save money on our monthly expenses. See the links below to find ways you can save!

Energy Savings
Both Marin Clean Energy (MCE) and PG&E have programs that can support energy efficiancy which will save money long term on bills. They also offer assistance to low income residents to save on monthly bills. In addition, MCE customers pay less overall than PG&E customers.


The County of Marin and Community Action Marin offering assistance to low income homeowners to help keep their homes energy efficient and in good working order.


Consider an Electric Vehicle
Did you know that California offers a vehicle retirement program to get older cars off the road? You could get up to $1500 for a vehicle that qualifies for the program. Consider turning in an older vehicle and investing in an EV.

Climate Action Events
EV Car Show 
April 9th - 11am to 3pm
Marin Center - San Rafael
See electric vehicles and e-bikes, meet owners, ask questions — LIVE and IN PERSON!

Zoom Webinar
EV 102: New EV Owner Workshop
April 12th - 7 to 8pm
All events are free. Sign up here.

Please visit www.rideanddriveclean.org for a full list of events. 
Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop - Registration Now Open
Choose from workshops starting on April 7

In this five-session online workshop presented by Resilient Neighborhoods, you will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for climate-linked emergencies with your climate action team. Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save you money too. You’ll achieve measurable results and help build a stronger and safer community. More than 1,800 Marin residents have already reduced more than 10 million pounds of CO2 pollution through the program.
 
Free for Marin residents!

Marin Water Update
Water is a precious resource year round. Please continue to monitor usage and take steps to save water.

The District is hosting a series of community workshops on the Water Supply Strategic Assessment. Visit marinwater.org/WaterSupplyResiliency to see recordings and upcoming workshops.
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