San Anselmo Live is Back!!

Due to popular demand San Anselmo Live is back every Friday and Saturday in October!! Don’t miss out on the last few weeks and come join your neighbors for some fun and dancing!! Performances run 6:00pm-8:00pm every Friday and Saturday. San Anselmo Avenue will be closed from 6-10pm on Fridays nights, and from 5-10pm on Saturday nights during October.
                                                                                    Lineup for this weekend:

Friday 10/1 – Jerry Hannan Band, Nick Brown & Friends
Saturday 10/2 – The Jamie Clark Band, The Treble Makers

Property Tax Bills on Their Way

Marin County’s 2021-22 property tax bills – 91,854 of them – were mailed to property owners September 24. This year’s tax roll of $1,262,606,363, is up 3.19% over last year.
Property tax bills are mailed annually in late September and are payable in two installments. The first installment is due November 1 and must be paid on or before December 10 to avoid penalty. The second installment must be paid by April 10, 2022. Both installments may be paid with the first installment.
Property tax payments can be made online at www.marincounty.org/taxbillonline or by phone at (800) 985-7277.  The tax collector’s online and telephone payment service uses a secure internet portal and there is no service fee when paying with an electronic check (e-check).
Property owners who do not receive a tax bill by mid-October, especially those who have recently purchased real estate in Marin, should email or call the Tax Collector’s Office at (415) 473-6133. The Tax Collector’s office is in Suite 202 of the Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael; office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-person visits to the Civic Center are not recommended because of the pandemic.
Parcel tax exemption information and forms are available at marincounty.org/propertytaxexemptions or can be obtained directly from the district that offers the exemption. Parcel tax exemption eligibility and filing deadlines vary by district and are administered by those districts, not the Tax Collector.
For questions about property tax billing, contact the Tax Collector at (415) 473-6133 or by email. Questions about assessed values are best answered by the County Assessor at (415) 473-7215.
The State Controller’s Office will begin accepting new Property Tax Postponement (PTP) applications beginning October 1. To be eligible for PTP, you must:

• be at least 62, or blind, or have a disability;
• own and occupy the home as your primary place of residence;
• have a total household income of $45,810 or less;
• have at least 40% equity in the property; and
• not have a reverse mortgage.

Go to the State Controller's Office website for more information. Call 1-800-952-5661 or email the SCO with questions about payment postponement.

Marin Readies for COVID-19 Booster Shots

Marin County Public Health is coordinating with local health care providers, pharmacies, and others to ensure safe, efficient, and equitable access to a COVID-19 booster shot now that it is authorized by state and federal regulatory authorities.  
The COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be highly effective at preventing infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. As with most vaccines, that protection reduces over time for some individuals, and evidence suggests those at highest risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 benefit from a booster shot.

This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup (WSSSRW) provided federal and state authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots to be administered to specific high-risk populations.

A Pfizer booster shot is recommended for the following groups of people who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series at least six months ago:

• A resident of a long-term care facility;
• Age 65 and older;
• Age 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions.

In addition, the CDC and WSSSRW approved a booster shot for those who received Pfizer vaccine series at least six months ago and are (a) aged 18-49 with underlying medical conditions, or (b) are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational settings.

Authorizations for Moderna and Johnson and Johnson (Jassen) booster doses are expected to be considered by CDC and WSSSRW later this year. 
“We’re pleased to see state and federal regulators prioritizes our older adults who are at the highest risk of severe outcomes if they have a breakthrough infection,” said Dr. Matt Willis, Marin’s Public Health Officer. “It’s also important to note that most of those who are fully vaccinated are very well protected. Boosters are just that — they provide a small boost in immunity that is protective for some people.”

Pharmacies will be a primary access point for booster shots in Marin County. Chain pharmacies such as CVS, Lucky, Pharmaca, RiteAid, Safeway, and Walgreens plan to offer the booster shot in the coming days, and many locations are already accepting appointments. Altogether, the 29 chain pharmacy locations in Marin can provide nearly 800 shots per weekday. For a full list of vaccine-providing pharmacies in the Bay Area, visit Vaccines.gov.

“Pharmacies have always been committed to community health, and we’re excited about this opportunity to protect our residents with COVID-19 vaccines,” said Ann Carpico, Division Pharmacy Manager NorCal Division for Safeway Pharmacies. “Pharmacies are also well positioned throughout our community to meet the demand.”
In addition, Marin County Public Health is working with local medical providers to build capacity so people can receive the vaccine in their normal health care environment as part of a regularly schedule appointment. Providers who offer regular vaccinations (e.g., flu, pneumovax, shingles) should provide eligible patients with COVID-19 booster vaccines as capacity allows.  

“Remember, these vaccines are very effective at preventing serious disease,” said Dr. Lisa Santora of Marin County Public Health. “This is different than the initial vaccine rollout: There is less urgency to get a booster shot right away and, in many cases, can be fulfilled during upcoming routine check-ups.”   

A special clinic for people 75 and older will be established at Northgate Shopping Center in partnership between Safeway and Marin County Public Health, based on evidence of waning immunity and higher risk of mortality in this age group. The site will open Thursday, September 30,  and proof of age will be required. Online appointments will open two or three days prior, and scheduling advance appointments online is strongly encouraged. Eligibility will be expanded once demand among the older group has subsided.

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including locations offering a booster dose, visit GetVaccinatedMarin.org.

Wildfire Watch TV

Record drought. Unpredictable winds. Climate change. All are making wildfires more intense and driving the busiest wildfire season ever. All Marin residents need to be prepared! Wildfire Watch - a new show about wildfire activity and how to keep safe - will address your concerns, answer your questions, and give you the information you need to protect your family and your home. Episodes are released the second Thursday of the month. Watch on Comcast Cable Channel 26, 30 (AT&T Ch 99) and online at www.cmcmtv.com or stream at your convenience on Fire Safe Marin’s website, Facebook page or YouTube channel. Here is a  Link to Episode 1: Ember Storms + When the Power Goes Out (or https://youtu.be/gVRq2gMp-Mw)

Right Plant, Right Place - Plan Your Garden

Plant spacing, size control and maintenance are more important than type of plant. There are no fire-resistant plants, since all plants can burn. Rather than focus on individual plant species, consider growth habits and plant characteristics.
 
In general, avoid plants and trees that:

• Produce excessive dead, dry, or fine debris that can become fuel for fire
• Tend to build up dead thatch inside or under a green surface layer
• Shed large quantities of needles, leaves, fronds, dry bark, and other debris
• Choose drought tolerant flowers, low-growing non-woody shrubs and deep-rooted trees with thick bark, leaves over needles. 

October Ross Valley Seniors

 
Come join the Ross Valley Seniors on Thursday 10/7/21 at 11:00am at the Fairfax Women's Club for a presentation from historian John A. Martini. "The Cliff House: San Francisco's Most Incendiary Landmark". In its 158-year history, the Cliff House has burned twice, blown up once, and been closed for wars, Prohibition, Depression and Pandemic. In this Powerpoint show, John will trace the fabled landmark's history from its opening during the Civil War up through its sad closing on New Years Eve 2020.
 
Please e-mail Kevin MacLeod at kmacleod@townofsananselmo.org or call 415-258-4669 to RSVP or for more details.

Age Friendly San Anselmo Post Pandemic Opening Survey

Age Friendly San Anselmo wants to hear from you and how the pandemic may have changed your priorities or concerns as it relates to aging in San Anselmo.

Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/agefriendlysananselmo to take our short 4 question survey or e-mail Kevin MacLeod at kmacleod@townofsananselmo.org with any questions.

Art on the Avenue

The San Anselmo Arts Commission is proud to be sponsoring the art exhibit at 538 San Anselmo Avenue. This month features the work of artist Annie Bates-Winship and will run through the month of September.  Annie shoots photos intuitively, much like keeping a visual journal. She strives to illuminate the simple beauty that is all around us and reveal unnoticed gestures.

For more information about the Arts Commission please visit http://sananselmoarts.org

Home Sustainability Webinar Series – Fall 2021 

 The Marin County Sustainability Team is hosting a series of webinars starting on September 18 designed to take residents through the start-to-finish process of making their homes more comfortable, energy efficient, resilient, and carbon-neutral. Residents are encouraged to attend all the sessions but are welcome to tune into the topics that are of most interest. Each topic will feature industry professionals and experts, and attendees will be able to ask questions.  
 
Webinar Dates and Registration Links:  

• Solar and Battery Storage: October 13 @ 6pm, October 16 @ 10am.  
• Electric Vehicles: October 23 @ 10am, October 27 @ 6pm.  

Stroll through San Anselmo's History

The Historical Commission is excited to resume free docent-led tours through downtown. Learn about San Anselmo’s historic Hub, the role the railroad played in the development of town and the changing character of the businesses and architecture on San Anselmo Avenue.
Last tour date October 9.  Meet at Creek Park at 9:00 a.m. The tour ends at the Historical Museum for refreshments. No reservations are required.

If you prefer to tour downtown or the Seminary area on your own, try the Historical Commission’s new audio walking tours. They use VoiceMap, a free mobile app for iPhones and Android devices. Just download the tour, put on your headphones and you’re ready to explore. You can walk at your own pace and stop along the way. See https://wp.me/P5Vikt-Pc for details and instructions.

Help Keep the Flower Baskets In Downtown San Anselmo

Donations are being accepted to help fund this annual community effort

The San Anselmo Beautification Committee has launched its 2021 fundraising campaign to raise funds for the annual hanging flower basket program in the downtown.

There are two ways you can contribute:

1. Donate by visiting the program's GO FUND ME PAGE, or

2.  Mail a check to:

San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 2844, San Anselmo, CA 94979
(please mark check for “baskets”)

ALL BASKETS ARE BEING WATERED WITH WELL WATER!

For more information about the project, contact Nancy Altman at nnaltman@me.com