July 25, 2023

Regular Town Council meeting August 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

Join the next regular Town Council meeting next Wednesday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be in-person at the Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road and online.

Fairfax resident shares an old photo of downtown Fairfax

Recently, a Fairfax resident who was searching through some boxed-up photos uncovered an old photo of downtown Fairfax. The resident was kind enough to send it to Town Hall. We reached out to the Fairfax Historical Society to share it with them so the photo can be kept with other historical items.

Do you recognize any of the buildings or landmarks in this photo?

Fairfax adopts ordinance to allow for electronic signatures

During last month’s Council meeting, the Town Council adopted an ordinance allowing for the use of electronic signatures. On average, electronic documents can be completed 80% faster than paper documents. Additionally, replacing paper processes with digital ones reduces paper, toner, and shipping costs. We are excited to begin incorporating this tool into our workflow!

Get vegetation debris chipped away, for free!

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) Chipper Days has three more opportunities for Fairfax residents to take advantage of this program—you cut down your own yard waste and the MWPA comes and chips it away!

Check out the schedule online and sign up for a reservation during one of these weeks!

Uniformed Fire Inspectors will conduct Wildfire Defensible Space and Home Hardening Evaluations on residential properties in the Cascade Canyon neighborhood starting this week!

Contact dspace@marinwildfire.org or call (415) 275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing your property's online Defensible Space Report.

Sign-up for Ross Valley’s Emergency Preparedness newsletter

One of the keys to emergency preparedness is to ensure losses aren’t catastrophic. Preparedness is about communication and building relationships with people around you before disaster strikes. Sign up to stay in the know with your neighborhood.

If you’re looking for a fun and active outlet for your teens, we have space available in our Basketball Camp the week of August 14—sign up to reserve a spot!

Don’t forget, our Family Fun Days are coming up soon! Check out our Summer and Fall dates.

Age Friendly Fairfax

Age Friendly August newsletter is here! Read the newsletter to learn about new and upcoming age-friendly classes and events.

Free e-waste collection this Friday!

Friday, July 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

11 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael. 

Conservation Corps North Bay is running a free e-waste collection event, 9:00am to 2:00pm on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael.

NO hazardous waste or household appliances. See the full list of things you can cannot discard. 

Fairfax Farmers' Market

Every Wednesday | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bolinas Park

Enjoy Fairfax’s Farmers' Market now through October! Grab dinner or pick up fresh veggies and baked goods to bring home.  

• Live music 
• Fresh handmade foods 
• Artisans 
• And more! 

Learn more about the Fairfax Community Farmers' market.

Gary Muszynski & friends – Global Acoustic Music Concert

Sunday, August 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Peri Park on the Redwood Stage

The band features Gary Muszynski on world percussion and handpan; Carlos Caminos, master guitarist from Venuzuela; flute virtuoso Chlöe Scott Jones known for her masterful improvisations over Latin musical forms; classically-trained cellist Joseph Hebert back from his recent tour of Ireland, and special guest, Kai Eckhardt (John McLaughlin trio, Garage Mahal) on bass.

You can anticipate a rich mix of bolero, bossa, baiâo, samba, Latin jazz, flamenco, tango, jigs, and improvisations from Planet Handpan. Learn more online!

Disasters Don't Plan Ahead. You Can.

Thursday, August 24 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fairfax Library

Join Ross Valley Fire for a presentation and conversation on preparing yourselves and your neighborhoods for wildfire. Miranda Miller, Ross Valley's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, will be joined by a Fire Safe Marin member. 

Discussion topics

• 5 Simple Steps to Get Prepared
• Alerts & Warnings
• Evacuation Planning
• Neighborhood Groups

This is a free event, and all are welcome!

Town-Sponsored EV and E-bike Event

Sunday, August 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

771 Center Boulevard, Fairfax

Fairfax and San Anselmo have teamed up with Ride and Drive Clean to offer a FREE in-person EV and E-bike show at the Fair-Anselm Plaza (771 Center Blvd).

Learn how to switch to electric and:

• Save money with incentives
• Charge at home and on the road
• Use your EV during a power outage

See a variety of EVs and E-bikes all in one place, chat with owners, and find the right EV or E-bike for you! Register for the event online.

Marin Transit celebrates $31.5M Federal Grant to enhance its Zero Emission Fleet

Last month, Marin Transit received its largest grant from the Federal Transit Administration to build a new maintenance tard for electric buses. Last week they held a press conference to celebrate this huge effort.

Marin Transit plans to convert its fleet entirely to Battery Electric Buses in order to reach its goal of 100% zero emission by 2040. One of the current fleet of electric buses runs on the #23 route, which serves Fairfax. Very exciting!

Get financial support to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit

The California Housing Finance Agency has an ADU Grant Program available to homeowners to help with pre-development and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with building an ADU.  

Learn more about this ADU Grant Program and how to apply.