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Mayor Julia Mates Delivers State of the City Address
Belmont Mayor Julia Mates presented the annual "State of the City Address" virtually this past Thursday. The event was hosted by Chamber San Mateo County.
During the presentation, Mates highlighted the City's past achievements and upcoming initiatives across each Strategic Focus Area. With pride, Mates emphasized Belmont's progress in key community concerns, underscoring our commitment to continual growth and improvement.
Check Field Status Before You Visit
When planning your next visit to an athletic or multiuse filed, please consider weather conditions and our field closure policy: fields may close due to inclement weather or saturated conditions.
To confirm a field's status, please call the Field Status Hotline at (650) 592-7557 or check our website for updates. You can also sign up for text notifications on our website. The hotline and website are updated by 1 p.m. on weekdays, but not on weekends and holidays.
Closures also apply to weekday morning off-leash hours at Barrett Field. Thank you to all for helping us ensure safe play and the preservation of our athletic fields!
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An Egg-cellent Success!
Last Friday, our Parks and Recreation department hosted our first Adaptive EGGventure Hunt for individuals with disabilities. This sensory-friendly event included 2,000 hidden eggs, photos with our bunny, and fun games for all. Thank you to One Step Beyond volunteers for helping to set up the event.
The next day, we hosted our traditional Egg Adventure Hunt in Twin Pines Park, with 1,000 youth in attendance. Attendees collected 16,000 eggs throughout the park, snapped photos with our bunnies, and visited our summer camp contractors and Belmont Police Officers. Thank you to the VOICES team for their hard work and to our generous sponsors: Smile Stories Pediatric Dentistry, Ralston Pediatric Dentistry, Dream Dinners, and Hobee's.
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The Community School of Music and Arts is Coming to Belmont
The Community School of Music and Arts is excited to bring its music and arts programs to the City of Belmont! The ground floor of the new Artisan Crossing development at 1325 Old County Road is home to the new dedicated art space. The facility features four private lesson studios and a multiuse space for group classes for all ages. Programs will include private and group music lessons and early childhood education and visual arts classes. Sign up for lessons here.
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Public Meetings
City Council
Tuesday, April 9
Regular Meeting
7 p.m.
Planning Commission
Tuesday, April 16
7 p.m.
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Mark Your Calendar
Annual Shred & E-Waste Event
On Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Belmont will host our annual Document Shred and E-Waste event. Due to event popularity, the event will take place at the Public Works Corporation Yard to accommodate a smoother drop-off experience. Learn more here.
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"Ask a Lawyer" Clinics
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County’s Elder Rights staff attorney Mark Cotter is now offering monthly “Ask a Lawyer” Clinics to answer seniors’ legal questions regarding elder rights issues. Cotter will also provide legal consultations, direct services, and referrals to outside pro bono attorneys. Clinics occur every second Friday of the month, with the next clinic Friday, April 12 from 1:30-4 p.m. in the Twin Pines Senior & Community Center.
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Say YES! to Wedding Fair in the Park
Let's get you married. Find everything you need for your special day at our annual Wedding Fair in the Park on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop all things wedding, connect with top professionals in all areas of wedding planning, win raffle prizes, sample delicious food and treats, take photos, get crafty, enjoy live entertainment, and more at this free event. All facilities and outdoor areas will be open for tours, perfect for ceremonies and receptions. Check off everything on your wedding "to do" list in one day!
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City Earth Day Event
Join our annual Earth Day Event in Twin Pines Park on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event includes demonstrations and activities from an array of exhibitors celebrating and promoting sustainable living.
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Belmont Walks
Join us as we walk every street in the City of Belmont in 2024. We meet weekly on Sundays, from 1-2 p.m. Join one walk, all of them, or complete the walks on your own. Four new "Belmont Walks" locations have just been announced, including the streets around Davey Glen Park and Waterdog Lake! Learn more.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
Public Works operations staff kept busy following this past Saturdays heavier-than-expected rain. There were several incidents of flooding across the City due to the intensity of the rain and staff mitigated and cleaned up after each one.
Staff also continued to prepare for the 2024 Street Slurry Seal Project by replacing over seven tons of failed asphalt on several street segments across the City. Learn more about Public Works projects here.
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Join the Commuter Challenge
Commute.org has launched the 2024 Commuter Challenge --in effect from April 1 to May 31. Commuters in San Mateo County will have the opportunity to win one of five $250 e-gift cards when they pledge to take a sustainable mode of transportation to get to work. Take the pledge here!
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In Our Community
Belmont Youth DEI "Islamophobia and Its Impact" Presentation
Join the Belmont Youth for DEI and the Islamic Networks Group on Thursday, April 18 from 4:15-5:30 p.m. at the Belmont Library Taube Room for a presentation on the impacts of Islamophobia, followed by an open discussion on recent international events and how they have affected lives in Belmont. This is free and open to all.
Celebrate the Music Festival: Save the Date
SchoolForce’s Celebrate the Music Festival raises funds to keep music programs in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. Experience performances ranging from 3rd to 5th grade musical showcases, Middle School Jazz, Carlmont Drum Line, and Battle of the Bands between Stanford and UC Davis! The event will offer food from local restaurants, games, and more. Be part of this enriching experience by signing up to volunteer here.
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Winter Storm Resources
Find information on self-serve sandbag filling stations, emergency contacts, and more on our Storm Safety page.
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