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July Business Spotlight: Discover Ladera Garden and Gifts
Ladera Garden and Gifts is your one-stop shop for gardens, gifts, and flower arrangements, dedicated to enhancing your home inside and out. As a full-service nursery, Ladera's offers a wide variety of flowers, plants, and related wares, along with gift and home items including art pieces, glassware, candles, soaps, and lotions. The next time you're expanding your garden or buying a gift for a friend, shop locally and stop by Ladera Garden and Gifts!
Visit their website for more information, or follow them on Instagram. Read more in our July Business Spotlight below.
The Belmont Police Department Mourns the Unexpected Passing of Long-Tenured Community Service Officer
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Brian Weddell, a beloved and dedicated Community Service Officer who served our community for 28 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any condolences or remembrances be sent in written form to the Belmont Police Department at 1 Twin Pines Lane, Suite 160, Belmont, CA 94002. The Police Department will forward anything received to the family.
We extend our deepest condolences to Brian Weddell’s family during this difficult time. The Belmont Police Department is committed to supporting them and our community as we grieve this significant loss together. Additional information is available here.
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City Council Summer Recess
The City Council will be on summer recess for the month of August. City Council meetings are canceled on Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. The City Council meetings will return on Sept. 10.
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Promote Your Business at the Belmont Caltrain Electrification Celebration
Caltrain will be launching their electrified services in September and are planning a corridor-wide celebration. The City of Belmont will be hosting a celebration at the Belmont Train Station on Sept. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. and we are seeking local businesses to join us! If you would like to have a booth at the event to showcase your business or serve food, please email communications@belmont.gov to sign up. Please note that businesses are responsible for bringing their own supplies, tables, shade tent, chairs, etc., and there will be no power at the event. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Fall 2024 Registration Opens August 5
Registration for all fall classes and special events opens on Monday, Aug. 5! We are happy to be offering a wide range of classes and events for all age levels and interests. Register to decorate your car, take a trip to see a Broadway play, or become the best pickleball player you can be. Please keep in mind, registration for the Fall Tree Giveaway opens on Aug. 12 and registration for the Holiday Craft Faire opens on Sept. 3. Browse our offerings and get prepared for registration here.
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Evening Off-Leash Hours Ending
Dogs are not allowed on the field in any capacity outside of these hours. Please do not allow your dog to dig on the field and always clean up after your dog. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our field clean and safe.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Canceled
Parks & Rec Commission
Wed., Aug. 7
Canceled
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Find Your Future Here
We are hiring! Explore opportunities to join #TeamBelmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
National Night Out is August 6
The Annual National Night Out is on Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m. Join us for an evening of fun, food, and community as we work together to make our neighborhoods safer and stronger! Learn more here.
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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
Public Works Highlight
This week, Public Works Operations crews replaced failed pedestrian crosswalk signal activation buttons, fabricated customs signs, continued working on installing ADA curb ramps, and replaced 9 tons of failed asphalt all around the city.
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Upcoming 2024 Pavement Project
Construction for the 2024 Pavement Project will begin in early August. The work includes applying a slurry seal—a thin layer of asphalt and aggregate that is cost-effective and quick to apply—on several miles of city roadway, extending the life of the roadways by 5-7 years. Additionally, there will be more intensive repairs in small, structurally damaged areas. Temporary lane closures and traffic control measures will be in place during the construction. For more information, including the latest schedule updates, please visit the project webpage.
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Commute.org Summer Promotion
Belmont commuters, log your alternative commute to work or college as many times as you can for the best chance to win $100! Learn more here.
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In Our Community
The Big Lift Launches "Let’s Read San Mateo County"
The Big Lift —an initiative of County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Libraries, and San Mateo County Office of Education — launched the Let’s Read San Mateo County website designed to support young readers & their families. Content is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog and shares strategies to raise a confident reader, milestones for ages and grades, and links to books and videos. Read the full news release here.
Attend the Last Summer Concert
Join the Belmont Park Boosters for their last free annual Summer Concert of the season in Twin Pines Park on July 28, from 1-4 p.m. Come by the park to hear the Red Hot and the Saltines this Sunday!
Meet Ricardo Cortez, Author of The ABC's of Lowriding
Join the Belmont Library at Twin Pines Park Aug. 2 from 3-4 p.m. in front of Twin Pines Cottage for a visit with Ricardo Cortez, author of The ABC's of Lowriding, hosted by Belmont Vice Mayor Gina Latimerlo. You'll learn about the art and science of Lowriding, the process of writing and publishing a book, and even get to see a Lowrider in person. Attendees will also have the chance to win a free copy of The ABC's of Lowriding. Learn more.
Attend the Lowering Your Sodium Seminar
Did you know that even if you're not adding salt to your food, you're probably still eating too much? Come and learn about how sodium can be lurking in unexpected places and how to make better choices to lower your sodium intake. Registered Dietitian, Lorna Oshiro will be presenting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center.
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