Last Call for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest

Belmont youth grades 3rd-12th are invited to reflect on a Dr. King quote in our second annual contest. Finalists will be invited to present their work at an awards ceremony Thursday, Feb. 15 and will also receive gift cards, with each grade category winner (3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th) receiving $125. Submission are due by Monday, Jan. 29. Learn more >

City Maintains Storm Readiness

This week, our Public Works crews worked diligently to clear storm drain inlets citywide, including at creek hotspots. Storm readiness also requires maintaining channels and drainage ditches, so our crews used equipment to load, haul, and dispose of materials obstructing these stormwater pathways, specifically along the John Brooks Trail and Lake Rd. All of these efforts help prevent roadway, open space, and property flooding, and we are happy to report no flooding occurring during the latest round of storms.

Self-serve sandbag stations were also well-utilized during the heavy rainfall, and our crews kept pace with the high demand, keeping all three stations stocked.

More rain is forecasted in the coming week, with a chance for the first “atmospheric river” of the season to hit California mid-to-late next week.

If you see a backed-up storm drain, please report it to our Public Works Department at (650) 595-7425. For more storm resources, please see our Storm Safety page >

Lane Closures Tonight

Please expect lane closures on Old County Rd. at Ralston Ave. tonight, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Traffic control will be in place, but we ask that you drive with caution through all construction zones.

This closure will allow a contractor to perform repairs to get the intersection's signals back in sync with El Camino Real, improving the traffic flow significantly along Ralston Ave.

Clogged Sewer Pump Restored

During a storm last Saturday, our crews were alerted of a possible failure at the Hiller St. sewer pump station. Onsite crews discovered rags, latex, and vacuum filters clogging the pump. The debris was promptly removed, and the pump reinstalled to full working order.

Friendly reminder: the only thing you should ever place in your household drains is water, and in your toilet–human waste and toilet paper!

Medical Equipment Donation Drive a Success, Receives City Support

Last Saturday, we supplied traffic control devices for a Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP) donation drive, which gathered nearly 200 medical devices (such as wheelchairs, portable toilets, etc.) to be distributed to those in need. The event also served as a means for a local prospective Eagle Scout to earn credits toward that honor.

How Large is the Homeless Population in San Mateo County?

Using flashlights and local knowledge, 330 social workers, volunteers, and local officials searched San Mateo County early Thursday to tally up the “sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January.” This point-in-time count occurs every two years, as required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read more >

Belmont Walks

Join us in walking every street in Belmont! Starting Feb. 4, meet up at a different location every Sunday at 1 p.m. Sign up for a single walk or attend weekly. Learn more >

Youth/Guardian Dance

The annual "Sweetheart Dance" for ages 5-12 and their guardians returns on Friday, Feb. 9, boasting of a live DJ, photobooth, crafts, and more! Register for the Sweetheart Dance >

This year, the Dance will be preceded by our first-ever "Superstar Dance," exclusively for youth with disabilities and their guardians. Register for the Superstar Dance >

February History Room Hours

Dive into Belmont's rich history with the Belmont Historical Society. In February, the History Room, located in the back of the Twin Pines Manor, will be open on Feb. 11 or Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m. Learn more >