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![Parks & Rec team with City Council after receiving the proclamation](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/CABELMONT/2024/06/9726220/5542117/pr_crop.jpg) July is Parks Make Life Better Month
Independence Day Closure, Fireworks Reminder
City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As always, our emergency staff remain ready to respond to the community's needs.
The Belmont Police Department reminds everyone that ALL fireworks are ILLEGAL in Belmont and pose a severe fire and safety risk to our community.
Thank you for your support, and Happy Independence Day from all of us to all of you.
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Community Police Academy Applications
We are now accepting applications for our next Belmont Community Police Academy, which begins August 28. If you are interested in a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at your local police department, we invite you to apply. Take a deep dive into law enforcement and learn about our police department's roles and responsibilities, programs, policies, and partner agencies. Applications open through August 7. Learn more here.
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Belmont Blast Softball Team Heads to California State Games
Congratulations to the Belmont Blast girls softball team for finishing first in the Billie Sue Tournament and fourth in the USA Softball Northern California tournament! This qualifies the team for the California State Games, which will take place in San Diego this July.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission Tuesday, July 2 CANCLED
Parks & Rec Commission Wednesday, July 17 7 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
Explore opportunities to join #TeamBelmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Save the Date for National Night Out
Our National Night Out plans are officially underway! We're thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all neighborhoods. This is the perfect opportunity to come together, strengthen community bonds, and celebrate safety and unity. Join the fun on Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m.
We're eager to welcome participation from additional neighborhoods and make this year's National Night Out the best one yet! Stay tuned for updates and for additional information or questions, please contact Mara Perez at (650) 595-7413 or mperez@belmont.gov.
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SMC Fire Chili Cook Off
The San Mateo Consolidated Firefighters’ Association is hosting the annual Chili Cook Off on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Park in San Mateo. Join the fun and bring the whole family for chili, music, and more!
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Waterdog Run Registration Now Open
Run, walk, volunteer, or cheer! Register today for the annual Waterdog Run on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7 a.m. Sign up for a 5k,10k, Kid's Fun Run, or Fido run. Register here.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
This week, our Public Works Operations crew continued refreshing red curb paint, cleaning graffiti, and partnering with Parks Operations to trim vegetation for the 2023 Pavement Project.
Public Works staff also resolved the malfunctioning vehicle detection system at Ralston and Tahoe and made progress on resolving other traffic signals. City and Caltrans staff met about the signals at Ralston and Old County Road and at Ralston and El Camino Real and began planning adjustments to ease traffic delays. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we sort out these issues.
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In Our Community
RethinkWaste 2023 Annual Report
RethinkWaste, the government agency that manages waste from Burlingame to East Palo Alto, published their 2023 annual report. Find out how much waste was collected last year, learn about community outreach efforts, and more. See the report here.
Combatting Islamophobia and Antisemitism
The City of Belmont and Belmont Youth for DEI are co-hosting a speaker panel discussing the history and impacts of Islamophobia and Antisemitism, followed by an open discussion on July 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. Featured speakers are Maha Elgenaidi and Karen Stiller. This event will be held in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont) and streamed live via Zoom. This event is free and open to all, but preregistration is required. Register here.
20th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day
Save the Date for 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 July Events
The Belmont Library has events all throughout July, including story time and classes in watercolor, laser cutter design, and more. Register for upcoming classes here.
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