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Commission approves 'Happy Hydrants' refresh and downtown utility-box mural program

5716067 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

The commission authorized a city-led Happy Hydrant refresh and a single downtown utility-box mural program that require MidPeninsula Water System approval; commissioners appointed two members to an ad hoc review committee and set an application process for artists and community volunteers.

Belmont’s Parks and Recreation Commission voted Wednesday to launch a Happy Hydrant refresh and a downtown utility-box art program, and to appoint an ad hoc subcommittee to review artist applications.

Staff told commissioners the MidPeninsula Water System (MidPen) — which owns the fire hydrants — has approved an approved list of hydrant locations (mostly along the Ralston Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas corridors) that may be repainted under a city-led program. Staff said there are about 24 approved hydrants…

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