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Nominations are Open for Beautiful Belmont & Community Service Awards
The City of Belmont is thrilled to announce that nominations are open for the 20th Annual Beautiful Belmont Award and the Community Service Award. These programs celebrate residents, businesses, and groups who enhance Belmont’s community and quality of life.
The Beautiful Belmont Awards recognize outstanding contributions in property improvements, including enhancements to buildings, landscaping, lighting, and signage.
The Community Service Award honors Belmont residents who demonstrate exceptional volunteerism, leadership, and a commitment to improving our community. Nominees should exemplify qualities such as selfless leadership, community involvement, and role-model behavior.
Nominations for both awards are due by October 26 at 5 p.m., and the awards will be presented at the City Council meeting on Dec. 8. For more details on each program or to access nomination forms, please visit www.belmont.gov/BBAwards, www.belmont.gov/CSAward, or contact the Constituent Services Office at 650-595-7414.
Preparing Belmont for the Next Big Storm
As we head into another winter storm season, Belmont is updating its Stormwater Master Plan to help prepare our community for the storms and changing weather patterns we may face in the years ahead. Stormwater management is about more than pipes and drains. It is about protecting homes and businesses, keeping streets and neighborhoods accessible, preparing for emergencies, protecting our creeks and waterways, and making Belmont more resilient to changing rainfall patterns and other climate-related impacts.
The 2026 Stormwater Master Plan update evaluates more than 30 miles of storm drainage facilities and identifies approximately $4 million in needed structural repairs and $50 million in potential capital improvements. The plan will help the City prioritize investments and identify opportunities to improve the reliability and resilience of our stormwater system.
We want to hear from you! Residents can learn more about the plan and share their experiences and priorities through the City's survey at www.belmont.gov/SWMP.
The City will also host a virtual community outreach meeting on October 15 at 6 p.m. The meeting link will be posted on the project website closer to the event.
City staff will present the updated plan to the Planning Commission on October 20, followed by a City Council presentation on November 10 as the City considers adoption.
Your experiences matter. If you have experienced flooding, drainage issues, creek concerns, or other stormwater challenges in your neighborhood, please share them with us as we plan for Belmont's future.
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Join Us for Belmont Centennial Fest
Belmont turns 100 this year, and we're celebrating on Saturday, October 24. We'll kick things off with a car parade at 1:30 p.m. (Chula Vista Dr & Alameda de las Pulgas), rolling into a car show at Sixth Ave & Ralston, then a time capsule ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in front of Twin Pines Senior & Community Center. From there, hang around Twin Pines Park for the festival, complete with live music, food trucks, Alpha Acid, games, and more, capped off with a drone show at 7:30 p.m. Check the FAQ on our centennial webpage for details!
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, October 6
Canceled
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
The last Movies in the Park is tonight, October 2, at Barrett Community Center for the showing of 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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Public Safety Open House
The annual San Mateo Consolidated Fire Open House will be held on Saturday, October 3, 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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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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Save the Date for the Belmont Boo Bash
We are less than one month away from our annual Belmont Boo Bash! Mark your calendars for a spooktacular evening on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. in Twin Pines Park! This free, family-friendly event includes our Trunk or Treat, where families can stroll among decorated vehicles to collect candy, as well as explore haunted buildings, dance to live music, and enjoy bites from local food trucks. We hope to see you there!
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Development Corner
ADU Fair for Homeowners
The ADU Resource Center San Mateo County is hosting a free ADU Fair at the Burlingame Community Center on Sunday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet a curated group of ADU industry professionals, including architects, general contractors, lenders, and more. You'll hear informative presentations from these experts and gain valuable insights from an ADU specialist about what you can build. After the morning session, you'll have the opportunity to visit ADUs recently completed by participating contractors. Reserve your spot here.
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Infrastructure Insider
Belmont Creek Dredging Underway
Crews have been hard at work this week preparing the creek for dredging by conducting environmental surveys, removing vegetation, and setting up the dewatering system. Dredging will occur next week and will help improve the flow and capacity of Belmont Creek in an area sensitive to flooding. You can learn more about the City's plan to address stormwater challenges by reviewing our draft Stormwater Master Plan.
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In Our Community
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!
Commute.org 2026 Commuter Survey
Drive, ride, bike, or walk? Share about your commute! Commute.org wants to hear from adults who live or work in San Mateo County. Take the 5–8 minute 2026 Commuter Survey by October 31 and help them better understand how people get to work and what matters most about your commute. Participants can enter to win one of ten $100 e-gift cards.
Rain Barrels on Sale for San Mateo County Residents
Save money and water with a rain barrel! San Mateo County residents and businesses can receive a $50 countywide rebate (for up to two barrels) and an additional $50 if their water provider is one of 10 participating agencies. That means qualifying rebate applicants could get $50 or $100 back for one barrel and $100 or $150 for two barrels after installation. Now is the perfect time to benefit from this rebate program because the San Mateo Countywide Half-Price Rain Barrel sale is live for a limited time! Purchase up to two high-quality 50-gallon rain barrels for $85 each (pre-tax, regularly $152) and pick up your order at one of two convenient events, while supplies last. Learn more, check rebate eligibility, and order here.
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