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 Artisan Crossing Ribbon Cutting
This week's ribbon cutting marked the completion of Belmont's latest development project. The Artisan Crossing project features 250 residential apartment units (including 38 units affordable to lower-income households) and 3,000 square feet of commercial and community flex space. A special thank you to Windyhill Property Ventures and Chamber San Mateo County for your contributions to this project's success.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 4
7 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, June 5
7 p.m.
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Mark Your Calendar
Pride Flag Raising
Join us on Tuesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall for our annual Pride Flag Raising event. This year's theme is "Medicine - #underthescope," celebrating the lives and work of LGBTQ+ professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of medicine and examining health inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Come hear speeches by Dr. C. Dale Young and David Adler and a poetry reading by Belmont Poet Laureate Monica Korde. This event is free and open to all. Learn more here.
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Medicare Fraud Prevention Seminar
Billions of dollars are lost annually due to fraudulent Medicare claims. On Tuesday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m., join us in the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center as Virginia Kroger of Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program of San Mateo County discusses three crucial steps to protect yourself from medical identity theft. Please RSVP for this free seminar by calling (650) 595-7444.
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Summer Concert Series Kickoff
Join the Belmont Park Boosters for their annual Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Park starting Sunday, June 16, from 1-4 p.m. Concerts will run every Sunday through July 28 and are free and open to all. If you are interested in volunteering (and getting a free meal), please contact Terri Cook at terrimcook@comcast.net.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
This week, our Public Works staff refreshed over 200 feet of red curb paint and cleaned graffiti at several sites. Staff also crack sealed over 1,000 feet and replaced over 1 ton of asphalt on streets throughout the City.
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Old County Road Traffic Advisories This Saturday
On Saturday, June 1, there are two traffic advisories for the Old County Road area.
From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., crews will apply slurry seal surface treatment on Old County Road from Ralston Avenue to 1296 Old County Road to all lanes and on Ralston Avenue from Old County Road to Elmer Street to eastbound lanes. At least one lane will remain open for traffic and emergency vehicles.
Additionally, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be grind and overlay work from 815 to 825 Old County Road on both sides of the road. One-way alternating traffic control will be in effect throughout the day to allow traffic to move through the corridor.
For more information, please visit our Traffic Advisory web page. Thank you for your patience and please drive with caution through all construction zones.
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In Our Community
Business Spotlight: Community School of Music & Arts
The Community School of Music & Arts has brought art and music programs to Belmont! Their new facility offers private lessons in piano, guitar, violin, and voice, as well as early childhood education and visual art classes for ages 5 to adult. Learn more here.
20th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day
Save the Date on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 20th Annual San Mateo County Disaster Preparedness Day. This free event at the San Mateo County Event Center includes resources, classes, interactive demonstrations, and free hot dogs! Learn more here.
Belmont Library June Events
The Belmont Library has events all throughout June, including classes on creative writing, computer basics, and journal making. Register for upcoming events here.
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