San Anselmo News
Debra Stutsman, Town Manager
[email protected]
(415) 258-4652
Winter is Coming
November 20, 2015
The Town has a flood horn located on the Town Hall tower. The horn is audible from areas that are subject to
flooding, as well as many areas that are not. The horn is sounded when flooding is imminent. Town staff will
sound the horn with 5 blasts, a pause, 5 blasts, a pause and 5 blasts. If you hear the flood horn, do not go to
flood prone areas. Immediately seek higher ground.
In conjunction with the flood horn, the Town has new signs that will be placed near
flood-prone areas when flooding is a possibility. The signs say “Turn Around – Don’t
Drown!” The signs are a reminder that flood waters are swift moving and pose a
danger to everyone. The National Weather Service says that more deaths occur from
drowning than any other thunderstorm related hazard. Stay safe out there!
School Zones – 15 Miles Per Hour
At the meeting of Tuesday, November 24, the Town Council will consider reducing the speed limit around
schools when children are present to 15 miles per hour. This would affect portions of The Alameda, Berkeley
Avenue, Brookmead Place, Belle Avenue, Richmond Road, Mariposa Avenue, Ross Avenue, Woodland Avenue,
Sunnyside Drive, Crescent Road and Saunders Avenue within 500 feet of a school. The meeting begins at 7
p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers.
Toys for Tots
Come to the Log Cabin on Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 4 p.m., for some holiday spirit and good cheer and
help make the holidays special for a child! There will be crafts for children and Santa will be there with a fire
truck, firefighters and the U. S. Marine Corps. Cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider will be serviced.
Please bring an unwrapped, new toy or game to the event. The Log Cabin is located at 20 Veterans Place,
Memorial Park, San Anselmo. The event is hosted by the American Legion Post 179 and the American Legion
Auxiliary Unit 179.
Marin Commission on Aging News
Older adults are the fastest growing age group in Marin County. Today one in four Marin residents is over age
60, and that number is estimated to rise to one in three by 2030. On average, Marin residents enjoy a life
expectancy that ranks among the top five of all counties in the United States.
The new 415-457-INFO line was promoted at the recent Senior Fair in San Rafael.
The County of Marin recognizes the growing needs of seniors and assigns it a high priority. With a growing
older adult population living longer lives, more questions are being asked about appropriate community-based
resources. Marin County Aging and Adult Services, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS), is poised to provide answers.
Over the past year, the department’s Information and Assistance program has undergone major
enhancements to meet the needs of older adults, family members and care partners in Marin. By reorganizing
existing personnel and processes, there are now more HHS professional resource staff members available to
speak directly to those calling 415-457-INFO during business hours. Callers can receive information about a full
range of local public, nonprofit and private social services and related resources. The professional resource
workers can help a caller explore options and identify individual needs and circumstances.
More assistance is available online with HHS’ new Community Resource Guide, a comprehensive service
database. If face-to-face contact is preferred, in-person visits can be arranged at the Aging and Adult Services
office at 10 North San Pedro Road in San Rafael.
Many older Marin residents want to stay in their homes and continue living in the community. However,
gradually they might need some assistance with help at home, yard care, meal deliveries or transportation.
The Information and Assistance program, and specifically the new Community Resource Guide, is an important
resource for those residents and their families. The program is a fundamental element of HHS’ service system
for adults, complimenting existing community programs and strengthening connections between them.
“Navigating community resources can be challenging and overwhelming, and no one should feel they have to
do it alone,” said Chloe Cook, supervisor of the 415-457-INFO service. “It is OK to ask for assistance. In fact, it’s
encouraged. We are here to help.”
Marin County Aging and Adult Services is committed to ensuring that residents get connected to needed
services and information. Contact 415-457-INFO (4636) or email [email protected]. Learn more by
visiting livelonglivewellmarin.org.
Holiday Reminders
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The Holiday Lighting Ceremony will take place at Imagination Park on Saturday December 5, from 5 to
6:30 p.m. You can take selfies with Santa, enjoy complimentary refreshments and join in on a free
children’s holiday craft activity.
The Holiday Merchant Open House will take place on Saturday, December 5, on San Anselmo Avenue
from 5 to 8 p.m. with complimentary holiday refreshments at participating stores.
Breakfast with Santa will take place on Saturday, December 12. Contact the Recreation Office at (415)
258-4640 for details.
The Town of San Anselmo is providing FREE four-hour parking to holiday shoppers. The free four-hour
holiday shopping period begins on Friday, November 27, 2015 and will continue through Friday, January 1,
2015. During this period, the parking meters will not be operating. There will be enforcement for parking
over the four hour limit. And, as always, the disabled, red zone and other safety related parking violations
will be enforced.
San Anselmo News, published weekly on Fridays, is available at the San Anselmo Town Hall, Library, and on
the Public Notice Bulletin Board. It is also available on the Town’s website, www.townofsananselmo.org,
and by email subscription.