Did you know that Marin residents like you have collectively reduced 14.8 million pounds of carbon emissions each year through the Resilient Neighborhoods program? That’s the equivalent of taking 1,555 gas-powered cars off the road each year! You can help make a difference, too, by joining an online Climate Action Workshop. This hands-on program will...
On November 18, 2025, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its strong opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining, in response to federal proposals to expand energy development in Pacific waters. The Board also approved joining the Local Government OCS Coordination Program, a coalition of coastal...
The Town of Fairfax is modernizing its business license program and moving to a new online system for renewals. Beginning January 1, 2026, all business license renewals will be completed digitally — no more paper packets in the mail! And no need to wait until after the holiday closure; renewals and payments can be submitted...
The Ross Valley Fire Department is once again collecting toys to help ensure that children in our Ross Valley communities have a bright and joyful holiday season. Community members are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys at any RVFD fire station, including the Fairfax station, throughout the collection period. Toy donations will directly benefit local children...
On November 16, BPAC members, Town staff, and residents completed a 1.5-mile walk audit to assess connectivity and safety along key routes between the Library, Broadway/Center, Good Earth, and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Participants used AARP’s walk audit worksheet, and their findings—along with results from additional autumn and winter engagement activities—will be presented at the...
Fairfax, CA received a Gold designation from the national Charging Smart program for achieving policies that facilitate the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. As a Charging Smart Gold designee, Fairfax has adopted nationally recognized best practices to accelerate the deployment of EVs in the community. Fairfax worked with Charging Smart's no-cost technical assistance team to increase...
Marin County, CA – The book is closed on the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election in Marin County, and the County’s Elections Department has some interesting statistics and acknowledgments to distribute. On December 2, Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona certified the election, which included the statewide Proposition 50 about redistricting plus two local measures in Sausalito, two...
Marin County, CA – When paying bills during holiday season preparations, remember this: The first installment of the 2025-2026 property taxes becomes delinquent at 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 10. Marin County taxpayers are asked to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in-person to avoid penalties. Property tax payments can be made online or by phone at (800)...
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and generosity, but it’s also one of the most wasteful times of the year. Between gift wrap, packaging, food waste, and decorations, household waste can increase by over 25% during the holidays. This December let’s embrace the spirit of giving and sustainability by celebrating a Zero...
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The Town of Fairfax’s Recreation and Community Services Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $12,587 through the County of Marin Community Grants and Investment Program. This highly competitive cycle received 177 applications, with 94 organizations selected for funding. This grant will support The Mud Bus Marin, a new mobile ceramics-education initiative...
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Earlier today, on November 22, 2025, the Town of Fairfax issued a response letter to the applicant regarding the proposed 95 Broadway mixed-use project. The correspondence follows updated application materials submitted on November 14, 2025. The Town’s response provides a conditional approval for the project, listing pages of conditions that the developer will need to meet in...
The California State Controller’s Office (SCO) has issued its audit findings for the Town of Fairfax’s management of state transportation funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Town received a clean audit, confirming full compliance with all applicable state laws and financial requirements. The audit reviewed both the Town’s Special Gas Tax...
Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude, gather with loved ones, and enjoy delicious food. However, it’s also a day that generates more than 300 million pounds of food waste. In addition to food scraps, single-use packaging and decorations often end up in landfills, adding to the environmental impact of the holiday. This year, consider...
Donate by December 15! The Ross Valley Fire Department is once again collecting toys to help ensure that children in our Ross Valley communities have a bright and joyful holiday season. Community members are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys at any RVFD fire station, including the Fairfax station, throughout the collection period. Toy donations...
Please join the Town of Fairfax Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) at 9am on Sunday, November 16th to walk the commercial area of Fairfax. The walk will start and end at the library. Participants will evaluate the walkability of a one and a half mile route with Town staff and the BPAC. This event...
Deadline to certify the election is December 2 Marin County, CA – The Marin County Elections Department will start the manual tally of the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election at 10 AM on Monday, November 17. Members of the public are welcome to observe. Notice of the date, time, and place of the activities...
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Every three years, the State of California updates its building codes and jurisdictions routinely adopt them. Prior to the November 5, 2025, Fairfax last adopted building codes in 2022. Included in both the 2022 and 2025 updates were “Reach Codes and Flex Compliance Pathway (FlexPath)”, which require a higher level of energy efficiency with the...
