Centennial Public Art — Happy Hydrants and Utility Boxes
Belmont
Summary
Chatty benches and two time capsules (to open in 2076 and 2126) were installed near City Hall ahead of the October 24 Centennial Fest, which will feature a drone show, haunted manor, food trucks, and live music.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
No general-fund impact — funding source confirmed per the staff report.
The whole community — especially seniors using the gathering benches and future generations opening the capsules.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Oct 7, 2026
One hydrant and one utility box design were approved as part of Belmont's 100th-anniversary art push along the Ralston/Alameda corridor, with commissioners hoping to keep the program going beyond the centennial.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 2, 2026
Chatty benches and two time capsules (to open in 2076 and 2126) were installed near City Hall ahead of the October 24 Centennial Fest, which will feature a drone show, haunted manor, food trucks, and live music.
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