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 Belmont Celebrates National Night Out
Belmont’s National Night Out was a big success, with nine neighborhoods coming together to participate. We value the opportunity to strengthen our community bonds, making Belmont an even safer and more vibrant place to live, work, and play. National Night Out offers a chance to enhance our sense of community, bringing neighbors together for an evening of fun, food, and connection.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the neighborhood hosts, Belmont Police Department, San Mateo Consolidated Fire, Belmont City staff, and our City Council for their efforts in making this night memorable. We are also deeply grateful for the support of our community partners—Rethink Waste, Recology, and Mid-Peninsula Water District—whose participation helped make this event a success.
Belmont Finance Department Recognized By the Government Finance Officers Association
The Finance Department is pleased to report that the City has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The City has received this award annually since 1998.
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Evening Off-Leash Hours End Today
Evening off-leash hours at Barrett field will end today, Friday, Aug. 9. The usual morning hours will continue, 7-8 a.m., Monday through Friday until November 30. 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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Fall Tree Giveaway Registration
Registration for our annual Fall Tree Giveaway opens on Monday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. Twenty-five trees will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Belmont residents, though priority will go to first-time applicants. Successful applicants can expect the 15-gallon tree to be delivered by early December. Learn more here.
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Community Center Conversation
Make your voice heard and join us Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in Barrett Community Center, room 19, for our next Community Center Conversation. The City of Belmont is working hard to secure the continuity of the Community Center, which includes considering utilizing developer contributions from new construction and seeking infrastructure grant funding opportunities to leverage for Community Center needs. Should the City also consider utilizing the Community Center as an emergency relief center, the City can seek matching funds from the State or County as well. Learn more here.
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Public Meetings
All August meetings are canceled for summer recess.
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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
Movies in the Park
Join us next Friday, August 16, for our first Movies in the Parks of the Year! We will be showing Super Mario Bros in the Twin Pines Meadow. All movies will begin at sundown and are open to all ages. Bring your own blankets and pick up some take-out food from local restaurants! Come before the movie to play games provided by the City of Belmont's Mobile Recreation. 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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Sign Up for the New JAMaROO Kids Yoga & Storytime Art Classes
JAMaROO Kids Yoga gives kids an opportunity to go on a yoga adventure using their imaginations to help navigate through yoga poses. Each session of the JAMaROO Kids Storytime Art class will be inspired by a favorite children's book and will begin by reading a story and discussing the illustrations followed by an art project with similar themes as the story. Registration for both classes are open and classes start in early September.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlight
Public Works Operations staff have been busy the last few weeks! Crews cleaned or covered graffiti on the Bike Bridge, refreshed red curb paint, "stop" legends, and crosswalk striping, replaced regulatory and street name signs, fabricated custom signs, installed 2 new storm drain inlets with 60 feet of storm pipe, replaced a malfunctioning sewer lift station pump and replaced nearly 30 tons of failed asphalt around the city.
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Upcoming 2024 Pavement Project
Construction for the 2024 Pavement Project will take place over the next week. 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
Apply to Become a Youth Climate Ambassador
The San Mateo County Sustainability Department is now accepting applications for their Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program. High school students in San Mateo County can get paid to take local climate action through this program. Learn more and apply here.
Author Talk with Gerald Henig
Join the Parks and Recreation Department and the Belmont Library in the Taube Room for an informative author talk with Emeritus Professor Gerald Henig on Aug. 18 from 2-3 p.m. Henig is the author of the recently published book America's Presidents: What Your History Teacher Never Told You. Learn more here.
Don't Forget to Apply for Your Pet License
Dog and cat licenses are required in all cities, towns, and unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Learn about applying for a pet license either online or in person here.
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