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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.
The Latest from PG&E Regarding Smart Meters
Letter received today by the Town of Fairfax regarding SmartMeter Opt-Out Program:
“As you know, PG&E believes in individual choice for our customers when it comes to the meters at their homes. That is why we wanted to make sure you are aware that today the CPUC provided final approval of PG&E’s recommendation to offer analog meters as an alternative to SmartMeters™.
The CPUC’s decision allows PG&E 20 days to prepare to accept customers’ opt-out requests. We understand, however, that our customers will wish to exercise this choice now, and so PG&E will begin accepting opt-out requests immediately, and will work as quickly as possible to exchange the meters. To participate in the SmartMeter™ Opt-Out Program, the CPUC has set an initial setup charge of $75, as well as a monthly charge of $10, for customers who wish to opt-out. For income-qualified customers enrolled in the CARE or FERA programs, the initial charge is $10, and the monthly charge is $5.
PG&E continues to believe strongly in the SmartMeter™ Program and its many benefits to our customers and to California. SmartMeters are key to helping the majority of our customers who have asked us for ways to conserve energy and save money. Also, SmartMeters will help California meet our ambitious energy goals, reduce the need across our state for additional power plants, increase the amount of renewable energy like wind and solar that we bring onto the grid, and reduce emissions.”
Further information from PG&E is available at:
(Please note that efforts are still being made to allow for entire communities to “opt-out”)
Use the following links to view the ordinance and previous correspondence between the Town and PG&E:
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!
February 8:
Design Review Board Meeting, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Women's Club, 46 Park Road (map)
February 9:
Energy Efficiency Educational Workshop, 7pm – 8:30 pm
Women's Club, 46 Park Road (map)
February 11:
Jolly Hill Work Day, 9:30 a.m.
See article at right for further information. view town calendar |
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Free Homeowner Workshop:
Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Is your house leaking energy and money? Did you know that the average California home wastes 30% of heating and cooling energy? Want to fix your home?
Join us for a Community Energy Workshop and learn how to make your home more healthy, comfortable and energy efficient. Find out how your neighbors are taking advantage of rebates up to $4,500 and how you can too! Come to this free Fairfax Homeowner Workshop, Thursday February 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Women's Club, 46 Park Road, to learn more.
For more information on the presentations, visit our Town Manager's Blog, or go to contact: Napallo Gomez-Somer,
(650) 796-4148 or
napallo@ecoact.org, or go to
EnergyUpgradeCA.org
Marin Clean Energy Offers Home Energy Rebate Program
Marin Clean Energy is providing the following forms to apply for energy rebates:
Rebate Application Process
Request for Rebate Payment
Home Energy Upgrade Rebate Application.
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. Volunteering at the Food Pantry is a great way 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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