Most Bay Area Counties to Lift Indoor Mask Mandates Next Week
Today, the health officers for 11 local jurisdictions issued a joint statement, confirming indoor face covering guidance for the future. In alignment with the State, the Bay Area counties of Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16. The State’s new guidance will take effect at that time.
The guidance states unvaccinated (or partially vaccinated) individuals over age 2 will continue to be required to wear masks in all indoor public settings. Businesses, venue operators and hosts may determine their own paths forward to protect staff and patrons and may choose to require all patrons to wear masks.
In addition, indoor masking is still required by the State for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in public transportation; health care settings; congregate settings like correctional facilities and homeless shelters; long term care facilities; and in K-12 schools and childcare settings.
The change aligns with the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) decision to let expire the statewide indoor mask requirement, which was instated on December 15 during the latest COVID-19 surge.
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Honoring Two Fairfax Families and Institutions
The Town Council issued a proclamation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Deer Park Villa, a Fairfax institution that has been run by the Ghiringhelli family since 1937, when it was purchased by Joe and Antoinette Ghiringhelli. Their son Harry celebrated his 88thbirthday this month, in honor of which the Council proclaimed February 10, 2022 Harry Ghiringhelli Day.
On a sadder note, but also with pride in our Town history, the Council issued a proclamation in memory of Frank Fradelizio, who sadly passed away last month at the grand age of 91. Frank, father of six (including the owner of Fradelizio Ristorante), owned and operated the Fairfax Bakery for many years. The Council proclaimed February 2, 2022 Frank Fradelizio Day.
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This Black History Month, Fairfax proudly celebrates and recognizes the achievements of Black Americans and recognizes their central role in American history.
All month long, the Marin County Free Library will be hosting special events online to create awareness and appreciation, including through books, films, art, public discussions, and other programming.
“Food for the Soul: Celebrate Black History at MCFL” can be found on marinlibrary.org/BHM. The programming was created in conjunction with County of Marin African American Employees Association (COMAEA).
MCFL’s streaming service, Kanopy, has an extensive collection of documentaries and films to entertain and educate. Search for “Black History Month” “Black Lives Matter” or “African American” to bring up a selection.
The MCFL staff recommends these resourced that address Black history:
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Ride and Drive Clean Marin Events
EV Rally
Saturday,March 12
10am-1pm
The Ride and Drive Clean Marin EV Rally will parade a variety of models to raise EV awareness as we make our way from Sausalito to Novato.
The Ride and Drive Clean team and volunteers will be showcasing EVs. Save the date - more info coming soon!
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Housing Element Update
Interested in Adding Housing to Your Property?
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If you’d like to learn more about the process for adding housing units to your property, please fill out the Property Owner Interest Form.
- Your contribution could help the Town meet its housing goal for the Housing Element Update.
Make Public Comments on Important Documents
- The Housing Element Update process is starting to move into drafting important sections of the Housing Element policy document.
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Check out the Public Comments page where Fairfaxians can review the latest drafts of important documents, voice their suggestions, and ask questions.
Other Ways to Voice your Vision for Future Housing
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Visit the Fairfax Speaks Sites Inventory page to see and provide input on the potential sites being considered for additional housing.
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Make sure to register on the Fairfax Speaks website for future updates throughout this year-long planning process.
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Artist in Residence Applications Being Accepted
The Town’s Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking to add another Artist-in-Resident (AIR) to the Town’s existing artists.
The application opened on February 1st and deadline to apply is February 28th.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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Climate Action Committee Meeting
February 15 - 7pm
Open Space Committee Meeting
February 22 - 7pm
Planning Commission Meeting
February 24 - 7pm
Climate Action Committee Special Meeting
February 26 - 9am
Vounteer Board Meeting
February 28 - 6:30pm
Tree Committee Meeting
February 28 - 7pm
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Winter Break Skate Camp
Grades K-8 (limit of 8 kids)
Week of February 21st
Monday – Friday 10am-12pm
Beginner and Intermediate levels
Instructor: Steven Teijeiro
Location: Fairfax Skate Park
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NEW CLASS starting in March!
Chi Gong with Susan Ezra
Tuesdays
10am -11am
Bolinas Park
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Fairfax Library Garden Project - Library Friends Engraved Paver Fundraiser
The Fairfax Library is renovating its outside space to expand the library beyond its walls – increasing programming opportunities, expanding seating, creating a stone paver patio and providing an ADA accessible pathway through a new native plant garden to name a few enhancements.
The Friends of the Fairfax Library is currently holding a Commemorative Engraved Paver fundraiser to fund the outdoor furniture portion of the Garden project.
This is a unique opportunity to permanently commemorate friends, family, businesses and others while also supporting the Fairfax Library and its Garden Project. To learn more about the project and how to donate a paver that will be installed in the patio visit www.marinlibrary.org/fairfax-garden .
It would be great to see the patio filled with engraved pavers when the project is completed – an acknowledgement of the library’s impact on the community as well as a recognition of friends, family, businesses and others.
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Town of Fairfax is Hiring a Neighborhood Response Group Coordinator
The Fairfax Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) Coordinator works with Fairfax Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs), which are volunteer neighborhood initiatives that help residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from major disasters like earthquakes and floods, and wildfires. The NRG Coordinator's primary role is to aid in developing new NRGs and providing support to existing NRGs (such as current FireWise neighborhoods).
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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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Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) Grants
This is the perfect time of year to do yard work and clear brush to be as fire safe as possible.
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) offers two grants opportunities to help residents with expenses related to creating defensible space and home hardening.
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Water is a precious resource year round. Please continue to monitor usage and take steps to save water.
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Covid Testing Options
With the current surge of Covid-19, the best way to slow the spread is to be tested regularly. Here are some options to help facilitate that:
Fridays, February 18, 25
10am to 4pm
FREE
Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
https://www.covidtests.gov
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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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