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 Celebrate Sustainably This Holiday Season
Did you know that waste increases by 25% during the holiday season, adding 5 million extra tons of trash to landfills between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? We can reduce this impact by making small changes and enjoy a more sustainable holiday season.
Start by recycling and composting correctly. Use the blue recycling bin for wrapping paper (non-metallic), cardboard, paper gift boxes (reuse when possible), glass bottles, pie tins, and paper greeting cards. The green compost bins are for food scraps, pumpkins, turkey bones, poinsettias, soiled paper products (paper napkins, paper towels, plates), and takeout containers that do not have plastic or wax coatings.
Consider creative alternatives to traditional holiday cards—1.9 billion cards are sold annually, requiring nearly 300,000 trees! Send e-cards or repurpose old cards as gift tags. For parties, reduce waste by using reusable tableware, dishes, utensils, cloth napkins, and tablecloths. When wrapping gifts or decorating, opt for natural materials like plants and fabrics.
Together, we can make this holiday season a little greener. Let’s do our part to protect the environment and build a more sustainable community! The San Mateo County Sustainability Department offers additional resources and a thorough guide to navigating a greener holiday season.
Barrett Off-Leash Hours Have Ended
Off-leash dog hours at the Barrett Field have ended for the season. No dogs are permitted on the field at any time until the new season begins. Off-leash dog activity will resume March 1, 2025. For off-leash dog opportunities during this time, please visit Cipriani Dog Park.
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YAC Winter Clothes Drive
Belmont's Youth Advisory Committee is now accepting donations for their Winter Clothing Drive until Dec. 16. Please donate clothes that are clean and in good condition. Items will be donated to Goodwill.
Donation bins are located at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center (20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002), Barrett Community Center (1835 Belburn Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 at the Hideout), and Belmont Public Library (1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002)
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2025 Minimum Wage Reminder
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage for the City of Belmont will be $18.30 per hour.
Additional information, including the mandatory employer posting notice, is available at www.belmont.gov/minwage.
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Belmont Seeks Resident Volunteers for Commissions
The City of Belmont is inviting residents to apply for positions on various City Commissions. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Interested individuals can apply online, by calling 650-595-7414, or in person at the City Clerk’s Office located at One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 330 (appointments suggested). Learn more about applying to commission positions.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Poetry and Essay Contest
Our 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest returns to Belmont this winter! Submissions will be open from Jan. 6 to Feb. 3, with the Awards Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27. Information will also be sent to schools before the holiday break in December. This contest is open to all Belmont students from 3rd to 12th grade. Prizes will be awarded to finalists and winners.
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Thank You for Supporting Belmont's Small Business Community
Thank you to all residents who participated in the Nov. 5, 2025 Municipal Election. On the ballot, voters had the opportunity to decide on Belmont's local Measure DD, an effort to modernize the City's business license tax program by making it more simplified and equitable. The City estimates the Measure will result in decreased rates for over 60% of Belmont businesses due to significantly reducing the base tax rate.
This past Thursday, the County certified the election results, including the passage of Measure DD by 85%. Changes implemented by the Measure will take effect Jan. 1, 2025, changing all businesses' licensing periods to align with the calendar year. Business owners are strongly encouraged to review our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about how this will affect your business license rate and renewal cycle.
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Public Meetings
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 10
6 p.m.
Planning Commission
Tuesday, Dec. 17
7 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
We're hiring! Explore opportunities to join team Belmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Reorganization Ceremony
Join us for the Reorganization Ceremony of the outgoing and newly elected councilmembers, the selection of the Vice Mayor, and recognition of the 2024 Community Service and Beautiful Belmont award recipients on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. This event will be held in person at Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont) and may also be viewed virtually, with light refreshments to follow the ceremony.
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Santa at the Firehouse and Toy Drive
Join us for a festive holiday experience at Belmont Fire Station 14 (911 Granada Street) on Dec. 12! This year's event features two special opportunities to enjoy holiday cheer while giving back to those in need. From 5-5:30 p.m., Santa is welcomes all youth with disabilities or youth who would benefit from a more sensory-friendly environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with Santa in a calm, welcoming environment, with additional interactive components, hands-on holiday crafts, and refreshments. Please register to attend.
The traditional Santa at the Firehouse and Toy Drive event will directly follow from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (no advanced registration required), in which Sensory Santa attendees are more than welcome to stay for. Both events are free, but we kindly ask you to bring at least one new, unwrapped toy to help make the season brighter for children in need.
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Belmont Police Santa Parade
Get ready, Belmont—Santa Claus is coming to town! Join Santa and the Belmont Police Department for the annual Santa Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 5-8 p.m. You can track Santa’s progress live on X (formerly Twitter) during the parade or view the turn-by-turn route map. Don’t miss this festive holiday tradition!
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Winter Ball for All
Join us for the Winter Ball for All on Jan. 17, 2025 at Twin Pine Senior and Community Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This dance is for adults with disabilities and their loved ones. It will include refreshments, snacks, a DJ, and of course dancing! Please note, there will not be support staff present. Guardians or caregivers must attend to provide necessary support for your loved one.
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Infrastructure Insider
Winter Storm Resources
As the rainy season begins, it’s important to stay prepared. If your property has been affected by flooding in the past, now’s the perfect time to prepare. Belmont residents can access free sandbags at the Public Works Corp Yard (110 Sem Lane), the Barrett Community Center Parking Lot (1870 Ralston Ave.), and the Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane). Visit www.belmont.gov/storms for essential storm resources and safety tips.
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Download the MyBelmont App Today
The MyBelmont app provides an easy way to access city-related information, submit service requests, and report non-emergency issues such as potholes, graffiti, or downed trees. Users can submit requests and track their progress in real-time. The app is free and available in both English and Spanish on iOS and Android. Download the MyBelmont app today! Visit www.belmont.gov/mybelmont for more information.
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In Our Community
Join RethinkWaste for the Sunset Screening of WALL-E
RethinkWaste is hosting their first Sunset Screening showing of WALL-E on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the Redwood Shores Library Community Room (399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City). Celebrate sustainability with students and families from local schools by partaking in reusable crafting and sampling tasty, no-waste snacks while enjoying the film! There is no cost to attend, but registration is encouraged to secure a spot – spaces are limited. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet Eric Gray: Author of Backyards to Ballparks This Saturday
Join the Belmont Library this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-3 p.m. for an author talk with local writer Eric Gray! Discover the inspiration behind Backyards to Ballparks as Grey shares how the idea for the book took shape and the journey of collecting stories that brought it to life. Enjoy selected passages, connect with the author, and stick around for a book signing!
Participate in the San Mateo Transportation Authority Mid County Multimodal Survey
The Mid County Multimodal Strategy will identify underfunded but necessary projects that improve and encourage the use of different types of transportation along the Highway 101 Corridor. Share your travel habits in this survey for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card.
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