Were You Part of Barrett Elementary? Join Us to Celebrate and Share!

Did you or someone you know attend Barrett Elementary? Before it became the Barrett Community Center, this beloved site was home to Barrett Elementary School. If you have memories from those days, the Belmont Community Foundation wants to hear from you! As the community looks ahead, the Foundation is gathering stories from former students, teachers, and longtime residents. If you would like to share what you remember most about Barrett Elementary, a good story, or what a new community center would mean to you and Belmont, please share your feedback here.

Reconnect with your old classmates or friends and invite them to attend the Imagine Together Festival on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrett Community Center for a day of food, drinks, vendors, games, and guided tours! Let’s come together to celebrate Barrett’s past—and imagine its future.

Register for the Belmont Community Police Academy

The Belmont Police Department is now accepting applications for our next Community Police Academy starting August 27. If you're interested in a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at your local police department, we invite you to apply. Take a deep dive into our department and law enforcement, and learn about our roles and responsibilities, programs, policies, and partner agencies. Applications are accepted until August 7. Learn more by visiting www.belmont.gov/CommunityAcademy or emailing pdcomaca@belmont.gov.

Belmont Staff Attend County Alert and Warning Seminar 

This week, our staff attended the San Mateo County Emergency Management Comprehensive Alert and Warning Seminar. The seminar brought together nearly 100 emergency management professionals from 37 organizations across eight Bay Area counties to address critical gaps in emergency communication systems that have contributed to preventable deaths in recent disasters. Discover more about the seminar and explore some evidence-based solutions for life-saving communications.

Join Us for the Last Belmont Summer Concert

The final Summer Concert in the Park will take place this Sunday, July 13, and is sponsored by Hometown Realty and Recology. This week’s band is back from last year, Pride and Joy, which is the Bay Area’s most popular dance band! This free concert will take place in the Twin Pines Park Meadow from 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Come on out and enjoy this family-friendly community event that’s been around for over 45 years!

Save the Date for National Night Out

This year, National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Join the City of Belmont and the San Mateo County Library for a fun evening at Belameda Park! Enjoy BBQ, ice cream, and family-friendly activities while getting to know city staff and community partners. There will also be several National Night Out events taking place throughout Belmont, so stay tuned for more details, which will be available on our website soon.

Want to bring your neighborhood together? Host a National Night Out event and help us build stronger, safer communities through connection. Whether you choose to serve food, play music, or simply gather with lawn chairs for conversation, it’s all about community. To register your neighborhood, please email mperez@belmont.gov. 

Public Works Highlights

Our Public Works Operations staff performed several tasks to enhance safety and functionality this week. Staff trimmed vegetation for traffic sign sight distance, replaced several traffic signs, replaced a failed green traffic signal light, resolved a walkway trip hazard with concrete grinding, and replaced over five tons of failed asphalt. The Public Works Operations team assisted Parks Operations staff by using an aerial lift truck for tree trimming at the Belmont Library. They also helped remove old BBQ grills, benches, and a shed at the Sports Complex and Nesbit School using a backhoe.

2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project

The 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project broke ground this week, starting with concrete improvements that include the installation of new ADA-compliant curb ramps to enhance pedestrian access. Concrete work will continue over the next several weeks. Learn more about the project and see the tentative schedule for the next three weeks at www.belmont.gov/Pavement2025. Please use caution and obey all posted signs in work zones.

Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project Update

Work on the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project continued this week. Dewatering activities were successfully completed, and crews have begun reshaping the eroded creek banks. Twin Pines Park, west of the Veterans Memorial, remains closed. Please use caution and obey posted signage when driving along Ralston Avenue near Twin Pines Park, as construction vehicles may be entering or exiting the job site. Learn more about the project at www.belmont.gov/CreekRestoration.