EV Charging Station, Volunteers Needed, Ross Valley Toy Donation Drive, Downtown Holiday Open House

EV Charging Station

The Town has four new electric vehicle charging stations in the Magnolia parking lot.  The EV stations will officially be launched at a ribbon cutting event on Friday, December 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the Magnolia parking lot.

The charging stations were provided by the Clean Fuels Connection and installation was paid for by grant funds from the Transportation Authority of Marin, the Association for Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Marin Clean Energy.

Volunteers Needed

The Town Council is seeking volunteers for a number of Town Boards, Commissions and Committees:

Flood Committee – The charge of the Flood Committee is to serve as the Town’s expert representatives on flooding and storm water management issues, to become informed on the hydrologic conditions that affect flooding in San Anselmo, to evaluate possible solutions and to make recommendations to the Town Council.  Applicants are recruited from professionals in the fields of engineering, hydrology, flood control and other areas of expertise that relate to the control of storm water.  The committee meets on an as needed basis and there is one seat available.

Parks & Recreation Commission - The Commission advises the Council and the Parks & Recreation staff on the planning of the recreation activities, the development of Town parks and management of public lands.  The Commission consists of seven members and meets regularly on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers.  There is one seat available.

Quality of Life Commission - The Quality of Life Commission was established to promote sustainability by enhancing opportunities for sustainable practices in San Anselmo, to secure a high quality of life for San Anselmo residents while simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs.  The Commission consists of nine members and meets regularly on the third Monday in Historical Museum, located on the first floor of the Library.  There are four seats available.

Library Advisory Board – The Board is charged with considering, proposing and recommending guidelines with respect to programs and facilities to meet the library needs of the community, in conjunction with the Town Librarian.  The Board consists of seven members and meets on the third Thursday of every other month at 4:30 p.m. in the Library.  There is one seat available.

Economic Development Committee – The Committee’s charge is to work with local businesses and the community at large toward a vibrant and successful local economy that meets the needs of the residents and visitors of San Anselmo.  The Committee has seven members and meets on the first Monday of the month at 8:45 a.m. in the Town Council Chambers.  There is one seat available.

For more information on these openings or an application, go to:  http://www.townofsananselmo.org/index?nid=175 or contact Carla Kacmar at ckacmar@townofsananselmo.org or 258-4691.  Applications for these openings should be submitted by Friday, December 20, 2013.

Ross Valley Toy Donation Drive

Each year many children who reside in the Ross Valley will have a less-than-merry holiday season because their families have fallen upon hard times.   If you would like to help a Ross Valley child, please bring an unwrapped gift to one of the two Ross Valley fire stations in San Anselmo, Station 19 at 777 San Anselmo Avenue or Station 20 at 150 Butterfield Road, or to the Police Station in San Anselmo at 525 San Anselmo Avenue.

Reminder - Downtown Holiday Open House

Don’t forget the Downtown Holiday Open House on Friday, December 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. on San Anselmo Avenue.  Enjoy the holiday decorations, fine food, great company, live music from the “Band of Pirates,” and, of course, a great shopping opportunity.  And, during the holidays, downtown parking is free.

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