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Support the Peri Park Tot Lot

Posted on January 21, 2025

The Park and Recreation Commission is excited to introduce the Peri Park Tot Lot—a safe, enclosed play area for children aged 18 months to 3 years. This 10x12-foot space will feature a low fence and gate, creating a secure environment for toddlers to play and thrive. The total cost of this project is estimated at...

Age Friendly Newsletter | February 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025

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ADU Handbook 2025 Released by HCD

Posted on January 15, 2025

Californians are increasingly recognizing the benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Between 2016-2023, the number of ADUs permitted annually in the state grew from 1,336 to 26,924, a 20-fold increase. In 2023, ADUs comprised more than 21 percent of all homes permitted statewide. In light of the significance of ADUs, Housing and Community Development (HCD)...

Town Council meeting recap | January 9, 2025

Posted on January 13, 2025

Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography January 9, 2025 Meeting Highlights Watch this meeting online. Regular Agenda Items At their last regular meeting the Fairfax Town Council: Appointed Bruce Ackerman to the Climate Action Committee Approved a "Tot Lot" expansion at Peri Park Selected Town Council board and committee assignments for 2025 Selected...

Applications Open for Vacant Town Clerk and Town Treasurer Positions

Posted on January 10, 2025

The Fairfax Town Council is seeking candidates to fill the recently vacated elected positions of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. Following the resignations of the previous officeholders, the Council has chosen to appoint individuals to serve the remainder of the current terms, which conclude in December 2026. Application Process Application Deadline: January 29, 2025, at 12:00...

Fees Related to Affordable Housing Updated for 2025

Posted on January 8, 2025

For projects in Fairfax with three residential units or more proposed (not including ADUs or JADUs), fifteen percent of the units must be designated as affordable to low-income households or twenty percent for ownership projects. As an alternative to constructing inclusionary units, all or a portion of the inclusionary housing requirement may be fulfilled through...

Summer in Fairfax – Camp Registration Open!

Posted on January 8, 2025

We are thrilled to announce our summer camp schedule for 2025! We are offering 10 different types of camp options for ages 4-15 over 6 weeks of summer. Our camps are a mixture of homegrown, community driven options and collaborations with local organizations. Early bird pricing until May 1, 2025! Please check out our camp offerings today and sign up...
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Town Newsletter | January 7, 2025

Posted on January 7, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Upcoming Town Council meeting - Thursday, January 9 95 Broadway Project Update Fairfax Local Clean-up Effort School Street Plaza And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Spotlight on Clean Fairfax: A Community Effort to Keep Our Town Beautiful

Posted on January 7, 2025

At the start of 2024, Fairfax residents Scott and Shannon Tithof, along with their son Lincoln, founded Clean Fairfax, a volunteer group dedicated to keeping their community clean and vibrant. What began as a family effort has grown into a team that includes friends, local business volunteers, and support from organizations like MCSTOPPP and Clean...

Age Friendly Newsletter | January 2025

Posted on December 23, 2024

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Special Town Council meeting recap | December 18, 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024

Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography December 18, 2024 Meeting Agenda Highlights Watch this meeting online. At the December 18, 2024 Special Town Council meeting, the Town Council: Passed the first reading of an ordinance to repealing certain sections of the Town Code related to the use of public property and camping in...

Proposed Mixed-Use Development at 95 Broadway (School Street)

Posted on December 16, 2024

The property at 95 Broadway, known as “School Street,” is being considered for redevelopment into a mixed-use project. The preliminary application proposes 202 market-rate and 41 affordable housing units, 5,750 square feet of commercial space, two levels of parking, and four stories of residential. The Town of Fairfax received the complete preliminary application on December...

Bolinas Road closure through weekend due to storm

Posted on December 13, 2024

Marin County Public Works would like to alert you of changes in access for Bolinas Road. While it was originally planned to have the road open starting today (12/13/24) with single lane access around the milepost 5.73 project construction area, we will be keeping the road CLOSED from Azalea Hill to Highway 1 through this weekend. This...
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Town Newsletter | December 10, 2024

Posted on December 10, 2024

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Holiday Office Closure for the holiday Special Town Council Meeting - December 18 Annual Craft Fair School Street Plaza And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Town Council meeting recap | December 4, 2024

Posted on December 6, 2024

Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography December 4, 2024 Meeting Highlights Watch this meeting online. Presentations Town Councilmembers presented proclamations to: Councilmember Bruce Ackerman for His Service on the Town Council Councilmember Chance Cutrano for His Service on the Town Council Mayor Barbara Coler for Her Service as Mayor Sandra Adler Killien for...

School Street Update

Posted on December 3, 2024

The owner of the property known as “School Street” located at 95 Broadway has indicated to the Town an interest in developing the property for residential development. As such, this property was included as a potential site for new affordable housing in the Housing Element adopted earlier this year. On November 12, 2024, the Town...

Traffic Delays on Bolinas Road (Milepost 1.0)

Posted on December 2, 2024

Please be advised that traffic delays are expected on Bolinas Road near milepost 1.0 (just outside of Fairfax) on December 5 and 6. Delays may be up to 15 minutes on December 5 and up to 20 minutes on December 6, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM each day, due to ongoing project activities, including equipment maneuvers and lane adjustments....
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Town Newsletter | November 26, 2024

Posted on November 26, 2024

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Holiday Office Closure for the holiday Town Council Meeting - December 4 Annual Craft Fair Fairfax Chamber Winter Market Induction Stovetop Loaner Program And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Winter’s cold has arrived and so have federal rebates for heat pumps!

Posted on November 25, 2024

After much confusion and delay, $45 million in rebates for heat pumps for single-family households became available this week, and reportedly more is on the way. Electric-powered heat pumps can help you and the planet – reducing your reliance on fossil fuels and eventually cutting your utility bills. Check the incentives at The Switch is On. Rebates...

Age Friendly Newsletter | December 2024

Posted on November 25, 2024

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