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 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest Winners Recognized at City Council Meeting
Student winners of the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poetry and Essay Contest were honored during this week’s city council meeting, where they shared their winning submissions reflecting on Dr. King’s powerful legacy. The contest invited young writers to respond to his vision of equality, justice, and unity.
During the meeting, students read their original poems and essays aloud to council members, families, and community members. Inspired by Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, their pieces explored how his message continues to resonate today.
Congratulations to all the winners! Their participation highlights the importance of youth voices and civic engagement in carrying forward Dr. King’s message of hope and equality.
Now is the time to weigh in on the draft measures and actions for the City of Belmont's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Through March 20, we invite you to review the plan and share your feedback. The complete draft measures and actions are available to read in full. To share feedback, please email sustainability@belmont.gov.
In addition, our second community survey is live and asks which measures and actions you'd like the City to focus its resources on, and which you are ready to take on yourself. For more information on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan update, please visit the project website.
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Join Our 100 Celebrations
Belmont is turning 100 and we are celebrating 100 times as a community during our Centennial year in Belmont! Host a dinner with neighbors, plan a walk, throw a coffee or happy hour, whatever brings you together to connect, share stories, and celebrate our history counts as one of the 100.
Let us help you make it official. Pick up a Centennial party bag (cups, napkins, stickers, small swag offerings) while supplies last and add a little extra sparkle to your gathering.
To participate, simply email us at to tell us about your celebration. We will keep a running tally and announce when we reach 100 community celebrations! If you are up for it, please email us your photos as well!
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Belmont Centennial Time Capsule
Belmont, we’re building a time capsule for the future, and we need your help deciding what goes inside. We have already agreed on one thing, a penny is making the cut. After all, what is a time capsule in 2026 without one!? Now it’s your turn! What physical object best represents our community today? What trends, songs, or moments define this era in Belmont? What would you want someone to discover 100 years from now? Take our survey to cast your vote by April 15 and help be part of Belmont history.
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Trail Maintenance at Waterdog Open Space
Join Trail Center volunteers on March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help repair 0.5 miles of Rambler Trail. No experience necessary, but you must arrive on time to receive necessary training and safety instruction. Volunteers must be 18 or older, should bring water (at least 2 liters), sunscreen, sturdy shoes (hiking boots recommended), lunch, and precautions against poison oak exposure (long-sleeved shirts and long pants). The Trail Center provides tools, training, gloves, Technu for washing off poison oak, and refreshments after the workday. Please read all the instructions on our sign-up page to ensure you're prepared.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 17
Canceled
City Council
Tuesday, March 24
6 p.m.
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Find Your Future Here
The City of Belmont is hiring! Explore opportunities to join Team Belmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Author Reading Night
You’re invited to a special Author Reading Night on Saturday, March 28, at 6 p.m. in the Twin Pines Manor. This is an intimate gathering celebrating storytelling, creativity, and community. Hear captivating passages read aloud by authors and discover the inspiration behind their work. After the authors read, attendees are welcome to share their own work and get feedback. For more information, email twinpinesarts@belmont.gov or call (650) 394-7590.
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Earth Day Event
Mark your calendars for our Earth Day event at Twin Pines Park on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about environmental resources and discover ways to enhance sustainability in our community. Thanks to our partners, a variety of activities and resources will be available, including a free compost giveaway from Recology! For more information, please call (650) 595-7425 or email jfreitas@belmont.gov.
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Development Corner
1301 Shoreline Project
The 1301 Shoreline Project received its final approvals at the City Council meeting on March 10. The project proposes the demolition of the existing office building and construction of two new buildings, totaling 542,000 square feet, and a parking structure. The buildings will be 7 to 8 stories tall, with a maximum height of 128 feet. The buildings are proposed to be entitled for biotech and/or office uses. Outdoor amenities including a sports court, seating areas, and exercise nodes, will be open to the public along the rear of the property, accessible from the Belmont Creek Trail.
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Infrastructure Insider
Spring Commute.org Challenge
Commute.org’s annual Commuter Challenge returns this spring with a new theme, Ride&Shine. From April 1 to May 31, employees across San Mateo County are invited to brighten their commute to work by choosing a sustainable way to travel. Participants who take the pledge will be entered to win one of four grand prizes, with additional weekly opportunities to win prizes by tracking trips on CommuteStar.
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In Our Community
Mahjong Comes to Barrett
New to mahjong, a longtime player, or just curious about mahjong? Pull up a chair and join your Belmont neighbors for an afternoon of American Mahjong! This event will be held in the Multiuse Room at Barrett Community Center on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m.
Enter the Trash to Art Contest
RethinkWaste's 2026 Trash to Art Contest is now open! Students and classes in 3rd-5th grade in the RethinkWaste service area can create an art piece using materials that would otherwise have been thrown away or recycled. Submissions must be dropped off by Monday, March 30, by 4 p.m.
Attend Rotary's Lobster Fest Fundraiser
It’s almost Lobster Fest time! Lobster Fest is the Belmont Redwood Shores Rotary Club’s signature event and primary source of funding for programs that not only directly serve our community but also allow us to move beyond our borders to help provide projects and programs critical to communities in developing countries. Support the event as a Sponsor, buy tickets to attend this great event, and enjoy a delicious lobster on Saturday, April 18, from 6-9:50 p.m. at the Alexandria in San Carlos!
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