HANCSM Winter 2018 General Meeting Minutes & Agenda Thursday, February 22, 2018 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Center 725 Monte Diablo Avenue Police Report — Lt. Todd Mefford, San Mateo Police Department (SMPD) King Field Turf Project Steering Committee Update — Amourence Lee Flood Control Ballot — Steven Machida, Deputy DirectorContinue reading “HANCSM Winter 2018 General Meeting Minutes”
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Historic Neighborhood Market
737 2nd Avenue Neighborhood Market. This market is located on the original subdivision of James D Byrnes’ property on the corner of 2nd Avenue and S. Fremont Avenue. Byrnes was an immigrant from Tipperary Ireland, and was known as “the father of San Mateo” in the late 1800s for his successful businesses and public service,Continue reading “Historic Neighborhood Market”
North Central Hero: Tokumatsu Hata
The Hata Merchant Tailor Shop (Established 1901) The first record of Japanese immigrants arriving to San Mateo County is in the 1890s. Many worked in domestic service and grounds keeping on the Peninsula estate homes. A growing number of small businesses catering to Japanese in San Mateo County emerged in the early 1900s. Tokumatsu Hata, anContinue reading “North Central Hero: Tokumatsu Hata”
FREE Get Ready Disaster Preparedness Class
A major disaster can happen at any time. Do you know what to do? SMFD staff will teach you how to prepare yourself, your family, home and workplace for a disaster. You will be given information that will allow you to help after a disaster. Tuesday, February 27th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Senior Center Register Online:Continue reading “FREE Get Ready Disaster Preparedness Class”
A Day of Remembrance Program Friday, February 23
Commemorating the 76th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, which set in motion the mass incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese in America. Friday, February 23, 2018 from 4pm – 6pm (Food at 4pm, program starts at 4:30pm) Aragon High School Library 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA Our American History – Our Responsibility toContinue reading “A Day of Remembrance Program Friday, February 23”
Reflections on 2017: Transitions
The passing of Bertha Sanchez late in 2016 was a huge loss for HANCSM. But out of this loss came opportunity. HANCSM welcomed new Board members Robert Harker, Amourence Lee, Adam Loraine, and Amy and Binh Thai, who offered fresh perspectives and more hands to sift through city plans to find items affecting our neighborhood,Continue reading “Reflections on 2017: Transitions”
Central Park Master Plan – share your ideas at the public hearing!
The Parks and Recreation Department is updating the Master Plan for Central Park. The current adopted park master plan dates from 1982 and is no longer adequate to address the community’s current and future needs. The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a hearing on the Central Park Master Plan – all are welcome! Central Park MasterContinue reading “Central Park Master Plan – share your ideas at the public hearing!”
HANCSM Winter Meeting Thurs, Feb 22
Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some light refreshments (también hablamos español) – all are welcome to join our HANCSM Winter Meeting! Thursday, February 22, 2018 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Center 725 Monte Diablo Avenue Topics include: Police Report King Field Turf Project Update Flood Control Ballot Measure
Volunteer Opportunity: Adopt a Drain
Let’s keep North Central drains clean, please volunteer today! Join your neighbors in protecting the environment, manage storm water, protect water quality and minimize flooding. Adopt a storm drain in the City of San Mateo or team up with friends and business owners to protect all drains on your block.
North Central Flood Control – Vote March 5th
Flooding in our neighborhood is a serious problem and some of us have seen manholes pop off the street and sewers overflow! The City is asking voters in the affected flood zone (in North Central and North Shoreview) to support an annual assessment fee of about $107 that will help fund upgrades to the leveesContinue reading “North Central Flood Control – Vote March 5th”
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