An overflow crowd of more than 115 residents from Belvedere and Tiburon attended last month’s Fire Preparation Forum. Every speaker – from Belvedere Police Chief Jason Wu to representatives from Tiburon Fire District and Marin County Office of Emergency Management -emphasized that the first critical step to prepare for any potential emergency is to register … Continued
Vivalon, formally Meals on Wheels, is a nonprofit organization that offers home-delivered meals, and provides transportation and programs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Mayor Jane Cooper recently volunteered with Vivalon, delivering meals and visiting homebound seniors on the Tiburon Peninsula. You can help by volunteering or referring older adults who could benefit from … Continued
At the September City Council meeting, City Manager Robert Zadnik reported that Belvedere had begun exploring the possibility of annexing into the Tiburon Fire Protection District (TPFD). A joint working group, including representatives of the city, TPFD, and the Marin County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) was formed. To facilitate the process, the group has … Continued
The Martha Property, 110 acres of land that sits majestically atop the Tiburon Peninsula, came nail-bitingly close to becoming a commercial development. But Jerry Riessen wasn’t going to let that happen – even if it took 35 years. Now, thanks to his unwavering dedication and inspiring leadership, this remarkable treasure has been saved as open … Continued
In his report to the City Council on February 10, Charlie Harrington, Chair of the Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes (POSL) Committee, focused on Belvedere’s lanes. He noted that our lanes are not only sources of open space and recreation, but also provide an essential means of evacuation for residents – both those living up … Continued
In less time than it takes to unload the dishwasher, you can do something that will enhance your emergency preparedness. Sign up for AlertMarin – the notification system county officials use to communicate critical information during an emergency. Only 42% of Belvedere residents are registered for AlertMarin, so chances are you haven’t signed up yet to receive … Continued
You’ve made your travel arrangements and packed your suitcases, but what have you done to safeguard your home while you are on vacation? Even though we live in a very safe area, burglaries can happen. Belvedere Police Chief Jason Wu urges you to take a few simple steps to help protect your property when you’re … Continued
There are currently two coyotes living on Belvedere Island — an adult female and her 8-month-old offspring. The male partner was found dead last October. A toxicology report revealed antifreeze and illegal rodenticides in his system. Rodenticides can work their way up the food chain to coyotes, owls and hawks. If you use a pest … Continued
Belvedere voters re-elected Sally Wilkinson to the City Council and elected Pat Carapiet and Kevin Burke as new members of the council – all serving four-year terms. They join Jane Cooper and Peter Mark, whose terms continue for another two years. As is Belvedere’s custom, council members exchanged leadership roles at their December meeting. Jane … Continued
Among the hundreds of volunteers who help make Belvedere thrive, we honor both a Citizen of the Year and a Citizen Emeritus. This year’s honorees were selected unanimously by a committee of previous Citizens of the Year. Belvedere’s 2024 Citizen of the Year is the dynamic couple of Marsha and Michael Lasky, who have each … Continued
