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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

Click here for the latest Age Friendly Newsletter.  Sign up for the Age Friendly Newsletter We publicize the Age Friendly Newsletter monthly in the Town Newsletter and online. Subscribe to the Town Newsletter to receive Age Friendly Fairfax updates right into your inbox!

Town Council meeting recap | November 19 2024

Posted on November 20, 2024

Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography November 19, 2024 Meeting Highlights Watch this meeting online. Regular Agenda Items Continued the first reading of an Ordinance Repealing Town Code §12.36.020 (Anti-Camping Ordinance) Approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Short-Term Rental Program. Consent Calendar Items 1, and 2-5 were approved. Learn about...

Atmospheric River Expected to Arrive Tonight, Tuesday, November 19

Posted on November 19, 2024

Our first strong storm of the season is almost here. Today is the last chance to clear leaves and debris from gutters and storm drains. There is high confidence of 3-4” rainfall totals across the County within 48 hours starting Wednesday morning with portions of the County seeing between 4-6″. Strong gusty winds of 40-50...
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Town Newsletter | November 12, 2024

Posted on November 12, 2024

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Ballots still being counted Special Town Council Meeting - November 19 Annual Craft Fair Fairfax Chamber Winter Market Thanksgiving Break Childcare And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Town Council meeting recap | November 6, 2024

Posted on November 9, 2024

Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography November 6, 2024 Meeting Highlights   Resident Petition regarding Business Relocation Resident Lynnette Shaw submitted a residents' petition to discuss the Marin Alliance Medical Marijuana business location. Read the Staff Report Watch this portion of the meeting Solutions for Addressing Homelessness The Town Council discussed solutions for...

Red Flag Warning in Marin County through Thursday, November 7

Posted on November 4, 2024

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the U.S. National Weather Service for Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area, effective from Tuesday, November 5, to Thursday, November 7. This warning indicates critical fire weather conditions, including strong offshore winds up to 55 mph and low humidity levels around 15%. Local fire agencies...
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Town offices will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day

Posted on October 30, 2024

Town offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, for the Veterans’ Day holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
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Town Newsletter | October 29, 2024

Posted on October 29, 2024

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Vote centers and ballot drop boxes Town Council Homelessness Subcommittee Climate and Environment webinars Halloween Celebrations Thanksgiving Break Childcare And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Park Road Storm Drainage and Roadway Rehabilitation Project Bid Results

Posted on October 29, 2024

Bid documents Bid results Lowest Apparent Bid Package Project description Project improvements includes asphalt pavement milling and filling, clearing, grubbing, traffic controls, installation of storm drain facilities, large trash capture device, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk widening and repair and driveway approaches, utility relocations and adjustments to grade as indicated in the plans and...

Age Friendly Newsletter | November 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024

Click here for the latest Age Friendly Newsletter.  Sign up for the Age Friendly Newsletter We publicize the Age Friendly Newsletter monthly in the Town Newsletter and online. Subscribe to the Town Newsletter to receive Age Friendly Fairfax updates right into your inbox!
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Marin County: Photography Exhibit Depicts ‘Dignity in Homelessness’

Posted on October 25, 2024

Starting November 7, the Marin County Civic Center will host I Will Not Be Forgotten: The Dignity in Homelessness, an exhibit by San Rafael photographer Lea Del Pomo. Featuring 50 photographs and personal stories, the exhibit explores the realities of homelessness and the transformative journeys of individuals in Marin County. It aims to dissolve barriers,...
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