North Central is the oldest neighborhood in the City of San Mateo, and by far the most ethnically diverse area in San Mateo with many waves of immigrants from Portugal, Japan, Italy, China, and Central America. Our community is a historical treasure. We are home to the multiple schools, businesses, and one of the oldestContinue reading “Standing for Love in North Central”
Category Archives: Safe & Clean Streets
Our Delaware Block Cleanup & Garden Made the News!
“Cleaning Up in North Central” Published Feb 1, 2019 in the San Mateo Daily Journal by Jon Mays, Editor in Chief ______ Bertha Sanchez would be proud. The Home Association of North Central San Mateo just held another neighborhood cleanup event — this time it was concentrated on the Delaware Street/First Avenue area and included theContinue reading “Our Delaware Block Cleanup & Garden Made the News!”
Blocks around Delaware St are looking fine!
The 2019 HANCSM Delaware Block Cleanup and Garden Project was a great success with 46 volunteers coming out to lend a hand with trash pickup and planting a community garden. A big THANK YOU to all the neighbors who volunteered 78 service hours. A special thanks for the support from the City of San MateoContinue reading “Blocks around Delaware St are looking fine!”
Help Keep Our Neighborhood Beautiful!
Register online and join us Saturday, January 12th from 9AM to 11AM for the Delaware Block Party Cleanup. We are meeting at our neighborhood Ace/Hassett Hardware. The Love North Central block cleanup and garden event was postponed in November due to the poor air quality from the fires. On Saturday we will be having the cleanup event along N.Continue reading “Help Keep Our Neighborhood Beautiful!”
General Plan – Neighborhood Visioning Meetings
The City of San Mateo is updating its General Plan. Community input is important and helps shape future policies affecting housing, transportation, open space, sustainability and other issues that are central to our community. The City wants to hear from you! Everyone is encouraged to participate and share your perspective. Please come to one of the followingContinue reading “General Plan – Neighborhood Visioning Meetings”
King Park Improvements Project 10/22/18 Community Meeting Q&A
At the 10/22/18 community meeting related to the King Park Improvements Project Site Development Planning Application, several questions were asked by community members for which definitive answers could not be provided at that time. Subsequent to review of the 100% construction documents submittal, additional information can be provided on these topics: Q1: Concern was expressedContinue reading “King Park Improvements Project 10/22/18 Community Meeting Q&A”
Upcoming Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety & Traffic Improvements in North Central!
In 2018 the City of San Mateo Public Works Department presented at the HANCSM general meetings on the Traffic Action Plan and Sustainable Streets Project. HANCSM members asked questions, provided feedback and insights on various issues including the need for greater pedestrian and bicycle safety and traffic mitigation in our neighborhood. We are very excitedContinue reading “Upcoming Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety & Traffic Improvements in North Central!”
Love North Central Block Cleanup & Garden Party POSTPONED to Jan 12th
The Love North Central block cleanup and garden event is postponed due to poor air quality. The event was originally planned for tomorrow morning but is now rescheduled for Saturday, January 12th from 9AM to 11AM at the Ace/Hassett Hardware. Register online! We appreciate everyone’s efforts to get us this far in the planning andContinue reading “Love North Central Block Cleanup & Garden Party POSTPONED to Jan 12th”
New San Mateo Traffic and Transportation Interactive Map
This interactive online map illustrates improvements that have been completed through our neighborhood-specific Traffic Action Plans, or TAPs. The map also shows other bicycle, pedestrian, parking and school-related improvements made possible through the City’s Capital Improvement Program funding.
410 Pledges and 381 volunteers!
The North Central Neighborhood Cleanup was a huge success with 381 volunteers! We want say thank you to the City of San Mateo and all of our neighbors who volunteered! Special appreciation to Mayor Rick Bonilla for presenting the raffle prizes, Deputy Mayor Diane Papan who came with her daughter, SMFCSD Superintendent Dr. Joan Rosas whoContinue reading “410 Pledges and 381 volunteers!”
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