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 Belmont Public Works Recognized for APWA Accreditation
City Council recognized our Public Works Department on Tuesday evening for their recent American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation, a prestigious recognition of their dedication and professionalism in serving our community. The purpose of accreditation is to promote excellence in the operation and management of a public works agency, its programs, and its employees. Accreditation is designed to assist the agency in the continuous improvement of operations and management, and in providing a valid and objective evaluation of agency programs as a service to the public and the profession. Belmont Public Works is the eighteenth agency in the State of California to receive APWA accreditation.
Thank you to our Carlmont Summer Interns!
Our summer high school interns dived into various facets of public service, gaining valuable insights and skills. As they return to their studies, we hope they carry with them the lessons learned about the vital role of local government in serving and uplifting our community. Thank you to our interns for your dedication and fresh perspectives. We wish you all the best in the upcoming school year and beyond!
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Community Police Academy Applications
We are now accepting applications for our next Belmont Community Police Academy starting August 28. If you are interested in a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at your police department, we invite you to apply. Join us while we take a deep dive into your police department and law enforcement and learn about our roles and responsibilities, programs, policies, and partner agencies. Applications are accepted until August 7. Learn more here.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 16
7 p.m.
Parks & Rec Commission
Wednesday, July 17
7 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
We are hiring an experienced Budget Manager to join our Finance Department! Apply here.
Explore additional opportunities to join #TeamBelmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Belmont Blooms
Join us for our new gardening event on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barrett Community Garden (and surrounding area). Learn about mulch, compost, native plants, the best time of year to plant certain seeds, and so much more. This event is free and open to all ages. Register here.
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Play Parks & Recreation Bingo
Celebrate Parks Make Life Better Month with us by taking part in our Belmont Parks and Recreation Bingo! Get outside, explore Belmont, and have fun! You have until Wednesday, July 31 to participate in this free challenge. To learn more about the rules, download your bingo card, watch a 'how-to' video, or visit our website here.
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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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Infrastructure Insider
Fats, Oils and Grease Oh My! FOG Buildup at Sewer Pump Stations and Sewer Mains
Public Works sewer staff performed preventative maintenance and cleaned buildup of fats, oils and grease at the majority of our sewer pump stations. Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are substances that are formed by food scraps and waste or petroleum waste. It creates blockages, damages the sewer system, and it is one of the main causes of sewer overflows.
Grease-related overflows are costly to clean up, and may expose restaurant customers, employees, food service workers, and others to health risks, and threaten wildlife by going to local creeks and the bay untreated. Learn more about guidelines for businesses and non-residential users that generate FOG in this informational brochure, and ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations.
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In Our Community
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.
Attend the Summer Concert Series
Join the Belmont Park Boosters for their free annual Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Park on Sundays until July 28, from 1-4 p.m. Come by the park to hear Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Fred McCarty & Co, and the Red Hot and the Saltines or volunteer at one of the events by contacting Terri Cook at terrimcook@comcast.net.
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.
Author Talk With Gerald Henig at Belmont Library
Join the Parks and Recreation Department and the Belmont Library in the Taube Room on Sunday, August 18, from 2-3 p.m. for an informative author talk with Emeritus Professor Gerald Henig. This talk offers compelling stories that help to explain why only a handful of our chief executives etched a place for themselves in the annals of presidential greatness. Learn more here.
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