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Welcome to the Town of Fairfax! Whether you are a long-time or new resident, a visitor, or doing business with our community, we welcome you and hope you will find this website a useful resource.
Council Meeting Notes
Please see our Town Manager's blog for notes from the Town Council meeting of January 11, 2012. For meeting recordings, please visit the council archive.
Flood Prevention Information
Interested in learning more about Fairfax and Ross Valley efforts to prevent flooding? Learn more about the Ross Valley Flood Protection and Watershed Program!
Car Washing: Are You Being Kind to the Fish?
Even wondered how to be more environmentally friendly when your car needs a clean-up? When you wash your car on the street or
driveway, the soap - together with dirt and oil washed from your car - flows into nearby storm drains. These storm drains
flow directly into local creeks, wetlands,
the Bay or Ocean. Check this flyer from Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program for information on how to have a clean car AND be kind to the fish!
Important Announcement For Fairfax Residents Who Want To Delay Installation Of Wireless Smart Meters On Their Property
The latest from PG&E: On December 19, 2011, PG&E asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to give customers a choice to use traditional analog, mechanical meters. read more
On August 4, 2010, the Fairfax Town Council unanimously passed the first Smart Meter Moratorium ordinance in the State of California. The one year moratorium was recently extended when the Council passed a one year renewal ordinance at its June 1st meeting.
The California Public Utilities Commission is currently considering a number of proposals which will allow PG&E customers to opt out of wireless SmartMeter installation on their property. Fairfax and a number of other towns and counties in California are currently working through the CPUC process to design an acceptable opt out program.
Until the CPUC makes a decision, PG&E has set up a toll free number, 877-743-7378, for customers who want to delay installation of wireless SmartMeters. Customers who call this number and ask to be put on the delay list have been assured they will not have a SmartMeter installed until the CPUC has issued a decision. If you wish to delay installation, call 877-743-7378, provide your account number and address, and state that you wish to delay installation.
The Town of Fairfax is attempting to work with PG&E to resolve this matter cooperatively. In order to assist that process, we are asking that residents who have requested that PG&E add them to the delay list also email Fairfax Town Clerk Judy Anderson at janderson@townoffairfax.org to confirm their address and request for the record.
Please use the following links to view the ordinance and current correspondence between the Town and PG&E:
February 1:
Town Council Meeting, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Women's Club, 46 Park Road (map)
February 2:
Ross Valley Seniors, 11am – 2pm
Women's Club, 46 Park Road (map)
Description: Putting your memories and life on paper, the art of scrapbooking.
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Volunteers Needed for Jolly Hill Work Day, Saturday, February 11th, 9:30 a.m.
This five-sided town-owned open space by the Bennett House near downtown Fairfax is at the base of the nearly 100 acre Wall Property that stretches in undeveloped glory to the ridge above. The upper hill, known locally as Jolly Hill, is a potentially beautiful site with a great view but broom threatens native grasses and flowers and underbrush and debris needs clearing. The site's proximity to town makes it particularly important to keep Scotch broom from spreading and underbrush from accumulating and to provide a clear trail for neighbors, dog walkers and hikers to enjoy. The Scotch broom work will take place on varying terrain- everything from moderate slopes and flat plateaus to steep and uneven ground and is best suited for volunteers 8 years and up. Bring work gloves if you have them and wear hiking or steel-toed boots!
Directions: From the 101 heading south, take the Central San Rafael St. If heading north on the 101, take the Central San Rafael exit and turn left onto 3rd St. After 0.9 miles, continue onto 2nd St. In 0.2 miles, make a slight right onto 4th St., go 0.6 miles and continue onto Red Hill Ave. After 0.5 miles, turn right onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and in approximately 1.8 miles turn left into the Fairfax Parkade or right onto Claus Drive to park. The path to Jolly Hill begins adjacent to the entrance to the Bennett House, 53 Taylor Drive, at the intersection of Claus and Taylor Drives.
Fairfax Food Pantry Needs Volunteers
Some families are struggling to put food on the table during these difficult times, but, thanks to the Fairfax Food Pantry, free groceries are available. The Pantry is open every Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with no questions asked. The program has been very successful but the volunteers who make it happen could use some help. Please call 415-454-6085 if you can volunteer on a Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m. OR, you can sign up for a shift at www.eventsvolunteer.com.
The Fairfax Food Pantry serves Fairfax and San Anselmo and is open every Saturday at the Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Patrons are asked to bring their own grocery bag to accept dry goods, fresh fruits, vegetables and protein. This wonderful program is sponsored by the Marin/San Francisco Food Bank, Fairfax Community Church, Fairfax Volunteers, Town of Fairfax and Sustainable Fairfax. During the holidays, it is a perfect time to volunteer to give back to our community.
FOCAS (Fairfax Open Circle Arts and Sports) offers classes for everyone this season - moms and babies, preschoolers, afterschool kids, teens and adults. Get to know your community and have some fun. Check out the FOCAS classes and calendar.
Are you and your family ready in the event of a disaster? The Fairfax Citizens' Disaster Council wants you to be prepared! There are many resources available to assist you in preparing. Click here for more information, phone numbers and helpful web links.
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