Category: Town News

Full Application Submitted for a Mixed-Use Development at 95 Broadway

The property at 95 Broadway, known as “School Street,” is being considered for redevelopment into a mixed use project. A preliminary application was submitted earlier this year and now a full application submittal has been received by the Town and is currently under review. The applicant proposes: 202 market-rate and 41 affordable housing units 5,750 … Continued

PG&E Vegetation Management Weekly Look Ahead | Week of April 28

PG&E will be performing vegetation management at the following locations in Fairfax for the week of April 28, 2025. View PG&E’s full slide deck on vegetation management. You can also learn more about this program by visiting PG&E’s managing trees and plants site. Please contact PG&E with any questions or concerns at treesafety@pge.com or 1-877-295-4949. Location Private (Y/N) … Continued

Marin Sanitary Recycling Newsflash

Fairfax residents can now add “plastic clamshell containers” marked #1 PET to their recycling collection. This includes berry and salad deli-style plastic containers and other square clear plastic tubs, if they are marked with a #1. But it’s always better to choose reusables like metal and glass containers, when possible, for the most environmentally friendly … Continued

Baby Owlets Returned to Bolinas Park Nest

We have Great Horned Owls living right here in our Bolinas Park redwood grove. These owls don’t build their own nests though, they relocate to nests left by other birds each season. Unfortunately, recently the nests they have found are in terrible condition and the owlets have ended up on the ground in the park … Continued

Town Newsletter | April 15, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Open House Regarding School Street Plaza Project Fairfax BPAC Committee Upgraded AlertMarin System Messaging General Plan Updates And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Alert Marin System Upgrades

Over time, Marin County has heard two main concerns from the community regarding our alerting systems: people often confuse AlertMarin with Nixle, and the AlertMarin sign-up process is complicated and time-consuming. The decision to move away from Nixle reflects our commitment to providing real-time, reliable alerts from one trusted source. Here’s what you need to … Continued

Town Newsletter | April 1, 2025

Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Marin County Considers E-bike Ordinance DPW Recruitment Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Period Now Open Wildfire Education Speaker Event Saturday, May 3 New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations And so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent directly to you!

Update on Fairfax Sewer Capacity and Creek Crossings Project

The Ross Valley Sanitary District has announced that due to other high-priority capital improvements and current budget considerations, the bidding phase for this project is now expected to begin in April 2026. While some of the original project components were already planned for construction in Summer 2026—due to environmental restrictions related to working near creeks—the … Continued

Marin Water launches new online billing system 

Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water) is excited to announce the launch of a new, more user-friendly bill payment system. This update will provide residents with a more streamlined and convenient way to manage water bill payments online. The new system is designed to improve accessibility and enhance your experience with Marin Water services. For … Continued

Updates to General Plan, Safety Element and Land Use Element

The Fairfax 2010 to 2030 General Plan is a broad, long-term policy document that guides future development and conservation within the Town, serving as a blueprint for growth and land use decisions. The Town is in the process of making targeted updates to the General Plan in response to State Law.  Those interested are invited … Continued

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