Category: Town News

Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Period Now Open

The Town of Fairfax is pleased to announce the opening of the Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Period. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and application process. Application Period: Opens: March 18, 2025 Closes: May 22, 2025 Application Availability & Submission Applications are available online at www.townoffairfax.org/commercial-cannabis. Hard copies of the Cannabis … Continued

Upcoming Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD) Sewer Project in Fairfax

Residents and businesses in Fairfax, take note! The Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD) is moving forward with the Fairfax Capacity and Creek Crossings Project, which aims to improve the town’s sewer infrastructure while minimizing disruptions to residents and businesses. The Chamber of Commerce recently met with RVSD to discuss this project to learn more about … Continued

Proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Areas in the Town of Fairfax, San Anselmo and Ross

The Ross Valley Fire Department in partnership with the Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District and the Towns of Fairfax, San Anselmo and Ross encourages all residents within Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) of Fairfax, Ross and San Anselmo to review and submit public comment on the proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. The maps can be … Continued

Notice of Intention to Circulate a Recall Petition

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Town of Fairfax received two (2) Notices of Intention to Circulate a Recall Petition for Councilmembers Lisel Blash and Stephanie Hellman. Each Notice of Intention to Circulate a Recall Petition was reviewed by legal counsel for sufficiency. On Friday, March 7, 2025, the office of the Marin County Registrar … Continued

Fair-Anselmo Climate Action Committees Host Joint Event on State Policy, Waste Reduction, and More

The Fairfax and San Anselmo Climate Action Committee recently hosted a climate event focused on state policy, waste reduction, and art activism. Student advocates engaged in a dynamic discussion with CA State Assemblymember Damon Connolly, who represents Marin and Sonoma Counties and champions strong environmental policies. Topics included electrification costs, protecting vulnerable communities, and California’s leadership in … Continued

Bolinas Road Repairs Completed; Both Lanes Open!

The Bolinas Road retaining wall and road repair project at milepost 5.73, about four miles west of Fairfax, is now complete, and both lanes are fully open. The $2.2 million project repaired storm damage from March 2024 and is part of a broader effort to improve 6.5 miles of Bolinas Road for resiliency and safety. … Continued

Marin County Severe Weather Event: February 12-14, 2025

What is happening? A storm system is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous water conditions from Wednesday night through Saturday. Expect 3-4 inches of rain countywide, with 4-6 inches in areas like Tamalpais-Homestead. Winds will reach 35-40 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph. The heaviest impacts are expected overnight Wednesday through … Continued

Town of Fairfax Responds to Federal Court Proceedings on Anti-Camping Ordinance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2025 Heather Abrams, Town Manager habrams@townoffairfax.org Fairfax, CA —Today, Town of Fairfax appeared in Federal Court regarding a request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Preliminary Injunction filed by Shaylee Koontz and members of an unhoused encampment located on Town property near the ballfield. The request seeks to prevent … Continued

Town Council meeting recap | February 5, 2025

Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography February 5, 2025 Meeting Agenda Watch this meeting online. Meeting Highlights At the February 5, 2025 Town Council meeting, the Town Council: Appointed Linda Kenton to fill the unexpired Town Clerk term ending in December 2026. Appointed Talia Freedman to fill the unexpired Town Treasurer term ending … Continued