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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New 125-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Belmont
This week marked an exciting milestone for Belmont as we celebrated the completion of a new affordable housing community on Belmont Avenue! The project transformed a 1.5-acre site at Belmont Avenue and El Camino Real, formerly home to the Bel-Mateo Motel and vacant land, into 125 new affordable homes. The community includes 52 one-bedroom, 40 two-bedroom, and 33 three-bedroom apartments.
Affordable housing is an important part of building a welcoming and inclusive Belmont. Projects like this create more opportunities for individuals and families to live, work, and thrive in our community!
Thank you to the ROEM team, San Mateo County, City staff, elected officials, community partners, and community members who helped bring this project to life. We’re proud to celebrate the transformation of this site and, most importantly, the 125 households who will soon call this community home.
Submit Your Art for the Belmont Centennial Fest Drone Show
Help us light up the sky! Kids in grades K-8 are invited to submit an original, hand-drawn line art drawing showing what they love about Belmont or what reminds them of our community. Selected artwork may be transformed into a drone image and featured during the Belmont Centennial Drone Show at Belmont Centennial Fest on October 24! Learn more about our festival at www.belmont.gov/100years. Submissions are due October 2 at 5 p.m.
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Belmont Commemorates Centennial with Historic Walking Tour
Step back in time and walk through Belmont’s illustrious and sometimes scandalous past on a guided history tour on Sunday, October 18, at 2:30 p.m. The tour will begin at the Twin Pines Senior Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, and will wind through Twin Pines Park and the downtown neighborhood before heading to the train station. From the train platform, at what was once considered the Hub of the Peninsula, volunteer historian Chuck Cotten will point out landmarks of Belmont’s oldest neighborhood and share stories from the city’s last century, including tales of speakeasies and gangsters, flower farms and military outposts, rock stars and Olympians. Prepare to be entertained and surprised!
The tour will pause at historic Jolly’s Old Fashioned Teas Cream to celebrate Belmont’s 100th birthday with ice cream and a screening of the silent movie “Pop Tuttle the Fire Chief,” filmed in the neighborhood in 1923. The tour will then return to Twin Pines Park past the historic homes on Waltermire Street. The Belmont Historical Society’s History Room at 30 Twin Pines Lane will be open until 5:00 p.m. for those who wish to delve deeper into Belmont’s past. The tour is free, but space is limited, so registration is required.
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Table at Belmont Centennial Fest
Celebrate 100 years of Belmont with us at Belmont Centennial Fest on October 24 at Twin Pines Park! Interested in having a booth or table at the festival? Sign up here to reserve your space. Please note that space is limited. Vendors will need to set up their area in advance, on their own. Tabling and booth setup will begin at 12:30 p.m. and end at 2 p.m., with no exceptions. If you miss setup, you will lose your deposit and will not be permitted to enter the park. Please view additional event details and our FAQ here.
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Public Meetings
City Council
Tuesday, September 22
7 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Wednesday, October 7
7 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
Movies in the Park Start Today
The annual Movies in the Park series begins today, Friday, September 18, at Twin Pines Park with a screening of Zootopia 2. Mark your calendars for September 25 at Alexander Park for The Incredibles, and October 2 at Barrett Community Center for School of Rock. Movies begin at sundown. Bring your own blankets and pick up some of your favorite movie snacks from the concession stands ran by Belmont 4H and Footsteps Interact Club. All concessions proceeds will go to support these two local organizations.
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Disaster Preparedness Day
Join the City of Belmont for Disaster Preparedness Day at Barrett Community Center (1835 Belburn Dr.) this Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn essential preparedness skills, connect with your neighbors, and discover helpful resources to keep your family ready for the rainy season and beyond! Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community. This free event is open to everyone!
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California Coastal Cleanup Day
Join us for the 42nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day this Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to noon in front of City Hall, 1 Twin Pines Lane. Together, we will remove plastic pollution, protect local wildlife, our health, and our environment. Bring family, friends, a community group, or a school. Please complete the digital waiver in advance.
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Public Safety Open House
The annual San Mateo Consolidated Fire Open House will be held on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City. This family-friendly event will feature fire engines, police cars, public works vehicles, live demonstrations, and activities for kids. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon!
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Development Corner
Summer Recap
It’s been a busy summer for Community Development in Belmont! The City continued to advance several major development projects, including planning application review of the proposed 45-townhome development at 2 Davis Drive and a proposed new hotel at 630 El Camino Real, as well as demolition permit issuance and building permit review of the 65-unit affordable housing project at 678 Ralston Avenue.
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Infrastructure Insider
Belmont Creek Dredging Work Nearing
Ahead of the winter season, the City is preparing to dredge Belmont Creek between El Camino Real and Old County Road to improve flow, water quality, and emergency preparedness. Work is expected to begin in early October and last for approximately 1 week. The City dredges this portion of the creek every 2 years; property owners adjacent to the creek are encouraged to refresh their understanding of their responsibilities to prepare for winter.
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In Our Community
Join the Belmont Library for Belmont Centennial Scrapbooking
Help us celebrate by contributing to a Belmont centennial scrapbook! Join the Belmont Public Library to collage, decorate, and share favorite library memories. Bring photos or newspaper clippings to add, and they will provide stickers, glue, paper, and other crafting supplies. Supplies are limited to one page per person or family, so make the space count! The next drop-in session is on September 29 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., but there will be additional sessions throughout October.
Restaurant Registration is Open for the 2027 Flavors of the Peninsula
Ready to showcase your flavors? Restaurant registration is open for the 2027 Flavors of the Peninsula. This year's 10-day culinary celebration runs from January 21-31, 2027. Register your restaurant today!
Register for the Annual NAMIWalks
NAMIWalks San Mateo County is a community event that brings people together to support mental health and raise funds for NAMI San Mateo County's free education, support, and outreach programs. Held on Saturday, October 3, at Coyote Point Park, the event features 1K and 5K walk options, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a community resource fair. Learn more and register at www.namiwalks.org/sanmateo.
Celebrate Rethink Recycling Day
RethinkWaste has announced its 11th Annual Rethink Recycling Day Celebration! Get crafty, get inspired, and get a behind-the-scenes look at recycling and waste reduction in action! Enjoy facility tours, creative reuse activities, a hands-on mending workshop, low-waste snacks, and more on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Shoreway Environmental Center (333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos). This event is free, but registration is required, and walk-in availability is limited.
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