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PG&E Vegetation Management Update

Posted on August 15, 2022

PG&E will be working on trees in the area, so please be aware of possible traffic delays and tree work overhead. The streets for the week of 8/1-8/6 are as follows: Acacia Road 0-100 Block Baywood Canyon Road 0-100 Block Berry Trail 0-100 Block Bothin Road - 0-100 Block Broadway Blvd - 100 Block Crescent...

Fairfax Election Deadline to File Nominations Papers Extended

Posted on August 12, 2022

The deadline for non-incumbents to file nominations papers was extended to 5 pm on August 17th. Please visit the Elections page to learn more, or contact Town Clerk Michele Gardner  mgardner@townoffairfax.org.

Town Replaces Gas Water Heaters with Heat Pump Water Heaters

Posted on July 25, 2022

The Town recently enrolled in Willdan’s heat pump water heater (HPWH) electrification program and replaced its gas water heaters in the Public Works, Police Station, Women’s Club, Pavilion, and Fire Department buildings with new HPWHs. Thanks to PG&E and MCE match funding for the program, the Town was able to have this work completed at...

Town Council Adopts Ordinances Regulating Short-Term (Vacation) Rentals

Posted on July 19, 2022

Short-term rentals (of 30 days or less) are currently prohibited in the town. However, the Town Council is in the process of developing a program to allow and regulate short-term rentals, beginning with the adoption of two ordinances and a resolution.  Read the ordinances and resolution.

Town Council Adopts Ordinance to Ban Gas-Powered Landscaping Equipment Beginning  in 2023

Posted on July 19, 2022

The Town Council adopted an ordinance to require the use of electric (either battery-operated or corded) landscape equipment starting January 1, 2023 for residents, and January 1, 2024 for commercial landscapers. Covered equipment includes leaf blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, pole saws, chainsaws, and mowers. The ordinance will help reduce the Town’s greenhouse gas...

Town Welcomes New Interim Planning and Building Services Director

Posted on July 19, 2022

On July 12, the Town Council appointed David Woltering to serve as the Interim Planning and Building Services Director. Mr. Woltering is highly qualified, as well as familiar with the Ross Valley area, having recently served in a similar interim role in the Town of Ross. Read the staff report here. 

New Options for Supporting Mental Health in Marin – #988

Posted on July 19, 2022

In 2020, Congress approved a new free 24/7 crisis phone number for behavioral health crisis needs nationwide. Beginning July 16, 2022 instead of dialing 911, emergency calls can be placed to 988 for urgent help in a time of mental health, substance use crisis, or even witnessing another person experiencing a behavioral health challenge. The federal...

Fairfax Election this November

Posted on July 18, 2022

The next regularly scheduled election will be held on November 8, 2022, when Fairfax voters will elect two Town Council Members, a Town Treasurer and a Town Clerk, as well as vote on a ballot measure to renew a special tax for paramedic services. Notice of Election The Nominations period opened on July 18, and...

PG&E Enhanced Vegetation Management Process

Posted on July 18, 2022

As PG&E does tree work in our area, they are enhancing their vegetation management process. The customer communications process is: Pre-inspection notifications Post-inspection work required doorhanger (if customer is not home) Customer unresponsive / no contact Customer opposition / refusal to allow work Work complete notification Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or...

July 6th Council Meeting Adjourned to July 12th Due to Power Outage

Posted on July 7, 2022

Due to a PG&E power outage during its July 6th meeting, the Council adjourned (continued) the meeting to Tuesday, July 12th, at 6:30 pm. Notice of Adjournment The Tuesday meeting will be held by teleconference (Zoom) only. The agenda and packet will be posted as usual on Friday. Thank you for your understanding.