World Health Organization Declares Belmont Age-Friendly
On Thursday, we shared the great news that the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized our City as an Age-Friendly City. This is all thanks to a hard-working task force of community members, councilmembers, City, and Library staff working side by side with the County of San Mateo and the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence.

Click the button below to read more about what this designation means for Belmont.

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National Night Out Raffle Winners
Winners, Check Your Emails

On Tuesday, City Council drew the winners of the National Night Out raffle entries. 

Congratulations to Lisa Navarro, Ryan Hannink, and Evia Looi. Each received an email from City staff identifying their raffle prize and how to collect them. 

The community's response to our National Night Out event was so inspiring that staff is pleased to keep the good experiences going with our first-ever City Hall Halloween. See details below. 

Pop-Up Petting Zoo Delivers the Farm
Preschoolers Get Unique Experience

On Thursday, Little Explorers Petting Zoo visited Belmont for an on-site petting zoo experience. Students got to meet and gently pet farm animals and reptiles including goats, sheep, a llama, rabbits, pigs, ducks, and a turtle.

The mobile petting zoo provided a hands-on experience just for the preschool children. Thank you to our Parent-Teacher Organization for sponsoring this fun and educational activity. 

Trick or Treat at City Hall
Join us 3-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022

We're counting the days until our first-ever City Hall Halloween -- open to all ages -- and doggies, too. Come in costume (or not) and enjoy the one-of-a-kind, friendly, fun haunted hallways of City Hall. 

Click on the image above to add the event to your calendar or find the event on our Facebook page. 

But that's not all, we have a number of Halloween events planned in Belmont, scroll down to our In Your Community section for more information. 

Mental Health Symposium Returns
Evening of Nov. 16, 2022
What should you expect from the Belmont Police Department during a response to a mental health crisis? Join the conversation at our second annual Community Mental Health Symposium.

How Prepared Are You For a Disaster?
2022 National Preparedness Month Survey

It's not too late to check your preparedness! September is National Preparedness Month, a chance for everyone to take stock of their resources, family plans, contact information. 

Our city benefits when our residents are prepared for a disaster. In an emergency, our first responders must choose their responses wisely. 

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SMC Fire Open House - SATURDAY
Free Event, Reservations Required

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department welcomes all to its Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event is free, but reservations are required and your arrival time will be listed on your ticket. 

Register

JOB SEEKERS: Election 2022 Hiring Alert
County Seeks Reliable Candidates 

Want to help on the front line of democracy? The County’s Registration and Elections Division is seeking candidates for numerous positions.

Read the full news release.

Disposable Foodware Ordinance
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 New Rules

We are piggybacking on San Mateo County’s new Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance that will start on Oct. 1, 2022.

The new law regulates and reduces disposable food service ware made of plastic and other food ware waste.

The new regulations apply to food facilities in the City. 

The ordinance focuses on reducing single-use food service ware waste to improve the health of residents and keep waterways free from pollution. Click the button below to learn more. 

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