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Belmont Named One of the Best Bay Area Suburbs
The City of Belmont has been recognized as the second best suburb in the Bay Area! This ranking is a testament to our vibrant community, diverse culture, top-notch schools, and outstanding housing. The ranking was based on several factors, including diversity, the cost of living, the share of the population with college degrees, and the quality of schools and housing across 67 metros. We love our City and are happy to share this good news with our community as we continue to grow and thrive together.
Join the Community Center Conversation
As many of you have seen at our open houses or by visiting the site, our beloved 73-year-old Barrett Community Center was built as a school and is now well beyond its useful life. Meanwhile, the Belmont community of today and tomorrow needs a modern facility that meets current accessibility, earthquake, and fire safety standards.
It’s not too late to join the conversation! Attend an upcoming open house and complete the online survey. Our next Open House will be held Wednesday, May 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Barrett Community Center. Get more information here.
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Carlmont AVID Assisted Parks & Rec
Last week the Parks and Recreation Department teamed up with Carlmont High school’s AVID group for a beautification project at the Belmont Library. Volunteers performed some general maintenance as well as spread 4 truckloads of mulch inside landscape beds located in the parking lot of the library. Mulching helps retain moisture in the soil in the summer months while also providing a barrier to suppress weed growth. Thanks for all the great work!
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Youth and Teen Summer Camp Scholarships
We're excited to announce that our Youth & Teen Summer Camp Scholarship application is officially live! Scholarships are available to help Belmont youth and teens participate in our summer camps.
Scholarships are generously funded by the Belmont Water Dog Run, Belmont Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores, and Community Donations through our donation website. Approved applicants will receive $200 per week and may apply for up to four weeks, subject to availability. Available funds will be distributed on a first come, first-serve basis. Learn more and apply here.
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Business Survey Extended
To continue encouraging feedback across all business types on our Business License Tax Update effort, we have reopened our online survey, including the alternative model tax calculator tool. All survey responses will be considered in our final recommendation to the City Council this June.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 7
7 p.m.
City Council
Tuesday, May 14
Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.
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Mark Your Calendar
The Hideout Open House
Attention all incoming and current middle school students, parents, and guardians: Mark your calendars for a free and exclusive open house event on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at "the Hideout," Barrett Community Center, Room E. Learn more about this afterschool program, tour the facilities, and much more. Read more.
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Public Works Open House
Join us for the annual Public Works Open House on Wednesday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Pines Park! Come check out live demonstrations, learn about our current engineering projects, play games, win giveaways, eat free BBQ, and much more! Please call (650)595-7425 for additional information.
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Pride Flag Raising Event
Join us on Tuesday, June 4, at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall for our annual Pride Flag raising event. This year's theme is "Medicine-#underthescope." Hear speeches by Dr. C. Dale Young and David Adler and a poetry reading by Belmont Poet Laureate Monica Korde. This event is free and open to all. Learn more here.
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Infrastructure Insider
Public Works Highlights
Public Works Operations staff continued to prepare for the 2024 Street Slurry Seal Project by crack sealing over 8,000 linear feet on several street segments. Staff also refreshed over 1,400 linear feet of red curb paint throughout the city. And finally, the streetlights are working on Ralston! Staff are working with a contractor to resolve a long list of street light outages, and this project took a big stride forward with the completion of multiple repairs resulting in the restoration of street light operation on Ralston from Lyall to Cipriani. We aim to resolve all known street light outages by the end of next week.
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In Our Community
Children's Read-Aloud Focuses on Environmental Justice
San Mateo County Youth Commission is hosting a read-aloud to expose young children to environmental justice. Join local author Kelsey Sweetland as she reads her picture books about environmental conservation at the Belmont Public Library in the children's area tomorrow Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. Free snacks, activities, and raffle prizes will be provided.
We Go Together Like: Bikes & Caltrain Virtual Event
May is Bike to Wherever Month (BTWM), and Caltrain is ready to celebrate! Join Caltrain on May 6, from 5-6 p.m. for a fun and informative virtual event “We Go Together Like: Bikes & Caltrain” where they will explore how riders can integrate biking with their Caltrain trip for a greener and healthier travel experience. Individuals can sign up for bike-related Caltrain email updates.
Community School of Music and Arts Grand Opening Celebration
The Community School of Music and Arts is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 11, from 2-5 p.m. at their new Belmont location at 1325 Old County Road. Take a tour of the new creative arts space, participate in free art and music, and meet some of the incredible faculty. Learn more.
Caltrain Electric Train Tour and 160th Anniversary Celebration
Be among the first to board Caltrain’s modern electric trains. Explore the spacious interiors, learn about the exciting new features, and get a glimpse of what Caltrain will be like in 2024. Caltrain will also be celebrating 160 years of passenger rail on the corridor with special commemorative items. The in-person event will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the San Carlos Caltrain Station. Registration is required and attendees will be asked to select an entry time for the train tour. Register here.
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