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Summer Concert Series in the Park

Posted on July 18, 2019

Music in the Park is a free outdoor Summer music series presented at the Redwood Stage in Peri Park on Sunday afternoons. All shows start at 3pm and are free. Here is the Summer 2019 performance schedule: July 7 Baraka Moon (Sufi Trance Groove) July 14 Son de la Bahia (traditional music from Veracruz, Mexico)...

Chipper Days Planned in Fairfax this Summer

Posted on June 14, 2019

The past several weeks have brought us high temperatures with dry, windy conditions, increasing the potential for wildfires in Marin County.   Residents are being encouraged to take every measure possible to avoid destruction of life and property.  Fire Safe Marin advises clearing brush from 30-100 feet of your house if possible.  The Town of Fairfax...

Town Council adopts ordinance limiting maximum home size

Posted on June 12, 2019

On June 5th, the Town Council adopted an ordinance limiting maximum home size. To read the ordinance go to our Recent Ordinances page.

Citizen of the Year – Nominations Accepted thru August 1st

Posted on June 4, 2019

The Town Council reinstated the Citizen of the Year Award at their April 3, 2019 meeting. The award was awarded annually from 1992 through 1997. A plaque with the recipients' names engraved upon it still hangs in the Women's Club. The Parks and Recreation Commission will be accepting nominations through August 1, 2019. To find...

Town Council adopts ordinance regarding Public nuisance abatement

Posted on May 7, 2019

On May 1st, the Town Council adopted an ordinance regarding Public nuisance abatement. To read the ordinance go to our Recent Ordinances page.

Town Council adopts ordinances to increase renter protections

Posted on May 7, 2019

Just Cause  The Town of Fairfax recently passed an ordinance that prohibits landlords from evicting tenants without cause. Effective March 6, 2019, Town Code now requires Notice of Terminations delivered by landlords to their tenants to identify the allowable reasons for which they are evicting the tenant. A copy of the Notice of Termination must...

Parkade Parking Lot has reopened!

Posted on February 14, 2019

The Parkade parking lot is open! The Parkade Improvement Project is nearly done.  There are still some “punch-list” items to be completed.  For example, we are waiting for the delivery of the railings for the mid-block staircases which will, hopefully, be received and  installed next week.  In the interest of safety, the staircases will be blocked...

Looking for ways to get more involved? Join a Town committee!

Posted on January 31, 2019

Take a look at our current vacancies and learn more on the Boards and Commissions page.

Peri Park Fundraiser – in full swing!

Posted on January 8, 2019

Our fundraiser to rebuild Peri Park is in full swing! Due to wear and tear on our two main structures and various inspection issues, the PARC team has been working hard with local playground designer, Richard Sloan.  The goal is to raise enough money to re-build both structures with cedar wood incorporating events and design elements that keep...