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Town Of Danville Quarterly Newsletter

Message from the Town Council

As the days grow longer and the temperatures get warmer, the Town of Danville is preparing for some exciting activities.

In this issue of Live Locally, you’ll find insight into our Storm Drain Master Plan, following up on the nearrecord winter storms. On Page 6, learn about how the Town invests in quality of life through capital improvement projects. We’ll also introduce you to the 2022 Danville Employee and Police Officer of the year, highlighting their accomplishments.

Our Recreation, Arts, and Community Services department gives us a glimpse of activities to come in spring. Art in the Park will return to the Town Green, and citizens can assist our Senior community on Lend-a-Hand Day. Looking for a summer job? The Town depends on nearly 100 seasonal employees.

Danville Police Department provides tips on how to help prevent residential burglaries, and you can learn how to connect online to the Police Department, Development Services, Maintenance Services, and other teams. Be sure to look over the special events calendar on the back page to get a snapshot of all the fun activities coming up over the next few months. It’s all happening here in Danville, with many opportunities for you to work, shop, eat, play, and live locally.

Leash ’em! KEEP DOGS AND NEIGHBORS SAFE

Danville loves dogs — enjoying the many beautiful parks spaces in Town with our favorite furry friends is part of life in our community. Recently the Town has received an increase in reports of off-leash dogs in public parks, and we wanted to take a moment to remind you of the Town leash ordinance and how it benefits our community.

First, even if your dog finished obedience school at the top of their class, you can’t be sure of the training levels of other dogs. When all dogs are on a leash, it reduces conflict between dogs who may not be on the same wavelength.

Dogs get excited about being at the park. They may forget their manners and approach people who may not like dogs, or who may be harmed by an exuberant dog jumping on them — such as kids or seniors. Everyone deserves to use the parks equally and safely.

We have also seen less-thanrespectful pooches digging in fields, leaving their “business” in areas where children play, and damaging park amenities. We all want our parks to remain safe and enjoyable, so keeping your dog on leash encourages everyone to do the same.

Both Contra Costa County and Town ordinances require that dogs must be kept on leash in public park spaces. Dog owners are responsible for keeping their pets on leash, cleaning up after them, and preventing them from damaging grounds in parks and schools. And don’t forget that dogs can really stretch their legs at the Canine Corral Dog Park at Hap Magee Ranch Park.

Danv I Lle Volunteers Lend A Hand To Local Sen I Ors

This year marks the 19th Lend-a-Hand Day, where community volunteers donate their time to provide yard work assistance to their senior neighbors in Danville by raking, mowing, trimming and gutter cleaning. On April 22, 100+ volunteers will help beautify the neighborhoods by providing individual attention to homeowners who may be no longer able to maintain their yards, and the Town is seeking community members to participate.

Volunteers can range in age from teens 13 and older (with adult supervision) to seniors themselves. No previous yard work experience is necessary. Preregistration is encouraged so Town staff know how many seniors can be assisted, but volunteers can sign up the day of the event as well. Volunteers for the event will meet at the Danville Senior Center to pick up tools and receive their assignments for the day.

Volunteers are assigned to houses based on home assessments made by Danville staff, who determine size and scope of each home project. Senior homeowners who would like to participate in Lend-a-Hand Day should be 55 years or older and live in Danville to apply. Senior homeowner applications are available at the Danville Senior Center or by calling 925-314-3430

For more information about volunteering, visit www.danville.ca.gov/volunteer or contact Recreation Superintendent Jessica Wallner at 925-314-3426 or jwallner@danville.ca.gov.