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We Invite You to Share Your Thoughts About Outdoor Dining Spaces in Fairfax

Posted on August 2, 2021

In November of 2020 in response to covid 19 restrictions on indoor dining, the Fairfax Town Council began issuing permits to restaurants and dance and yoga studios for temporary encroachment on public space. Temporary use permits were also issued for businesses to use outdoor space on private property adjacent to their businesses. . In May...

Marin County Health Officer Issues Order for the Wearing of Face Coverings in Workplaces and Public Settings Starting Tuesday, August 3rd

Posted on August 2, 2021

. DATE OF ORDER: August 2, 2021 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 3, 2021 . On July 27, 2021, CDC updated guidance for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant. CDC recommends that fully vaccinated persons wear a mask in public indoor settings. It also now recommends that fully vaccinated persons get tested after...

Marin County Covid Update – 7/23/21

Posted on July 26, 2021

Marin County Public Health has reported the first COVID-19 death of a county resident since mid-May. The resident had not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and died Wednesday, July 21, after being admitted to a hospital with respiratory symptoms. The fatality was the 186th in Marin during the pandemic. All Marin County residents who have died from COVID-19...

Town Will Offer Vegetation Management Grants to Assist Seniors and Lower Income Residents Clear Brush on Their Properties

Posted on July 22, 2021

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) is conducting Chipper Day events for every Fairfax neighborhood from May through September. MWPA is also in the process of developing a grant program to assist senior and lower income households with brush clearance on their properties. However, since the MWPA program is not available yet, Vice-Mayor Hellman and...

Town of Fairfax Files Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Appeal

Posted on July 15, 2021

The Town of Fairfax has filed the RHNA Appeal with Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). Click here to read the appeal.

We Invite you to Participate in the Housing Element Process

Posted on July 6, 2021

The Planning Commission will be exploring Housing Site options at a special meeting on August 12, 2021. Please go to the Planning Public Meetings webpage and fairfaxspeaks.com for more information the week prior to the meeting. The Town of Fairfax and EMC Planning Group, our Housing Element firm, welcome you to participate in in a...

PG&E Programs to Help Support Those Impacted by the Pandemic

Posted on June 21, 2021

Customers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now find new and updated information and web resources on various programs available to those who are behind on their bills and/or needing financial assistance due to the ongoing pandemic by going to: pge.com/covid19 Or click here for resources: English Spanish

Community Message: You can pick up your FREE Evacuation Tags at the Fairfax Police Department

Posted on June 20, 2021

Fairfax Police Department has your FREE Evacuation Tags. You can pick them up at the station anytime. Click here to learn more about Evacuation Tags. Click here for FAQs about Evacuation Tags.

Town Council Temporarily Prohibits Evictions Without Cause

Posted on June 18, 2021

The Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 853 on June 16, 2021, to temporarily prohibit evictions without cause through September 30, 2021. Read the ordinance here.

Cascade Restriping with Double Yellow Center Line

Posted on June 14, 2021

We are restoring the yellow double center line on Cascade and removing the white fog lines in those areas and adding advisory 15 mph signs, bike sharrow markings on the roadway and other signage. The contractor has informed us that they will be able to restripe Cascade Tuesday, June 15th, with work beginning at 8:00am. Please...