By Anna Schuessler Daily Journal staff There may be very little that’s glamorous about the snack wrappers, car parts and other litter and large items residents of San Mateo’s North Central neighborhood have seen left on their streets, but resident Amourence Lee and those galvanized around a neighborhood cleanup effort are determined to find aContinue reading “Taking a stand against trash: Neighborhood cleanup effort to spruce up North Central”
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HANCSM Spring 2018 General Meeting Minutes
Thursday, Apr 26, 2018 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Center 725 Monte Diablo Avenue Police Report – Lt. Sanchez Crime trends again include vehicle burglaries (forced entry) and theft (unlocked). Gang activity was noted at the 700 block of N Amphlett Blvd. Lt. Sanchez provided the following suggestions to audience questions andContinue reading “HANCSM Spring 2018 General Meeting Minutes”
5 tips for disaster prep
Here are a few quick and easy tips for disaster preparedness that could save a life. 1. Schedule PG&E Free Safety Check They will come inspect gas appliances, help you locate your shut-offs. and they can find your underground service lines: 800-473-5000 2. Get a Fire Extinguisher & Smoke Detector Keep your extinguisher near anContinue reading “5 tips for disaster prep”
Car-Light Housing: More Affordability, Less Traffic Discussion
We need to address the housing affordability crisis, but we don’t want to make it harder to get around town or harm the climate. Join Friends of Caltrain for this discussion to: Learn about the connections between housing affordability, traffic reduction, and climate change. Hear what neighboring communities are doing to reduce the need to drive.Continue reading “Car-Light Housing: More Affordability, Less Traffic Discussion”
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”
2017 Street Sweeping Program Improvements
By 2022, the City of San Mateo will be required to prevent all trash from entering the bay through our storm drains to meet mandates set by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Latest News The new street sweeping routes are now being swept as of December 2017. Enforcement of No ParkingContinue reading “2017 Street Sweeping Program Improvements”
Register for new and improved SMC ALERT system
SMC ALERT is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations. You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages to your: email accounts cell phones, smartphones, tablets voice messages to landline phones (home & work) SMC ALERT is free. (Your carrier may charge you a feeContinue reading “Register for new and improved SMC ALERT system”
Calling all biker riders this Saturday!
Join us to celebrate and improve local bike-ability! Organized by Cool Cities’ Bike San Mateo Committee SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH 10AM-12NOON Meet at Downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station 385 First Ave. RSVP at smcoolcitizens@gmail.com or by calling 978.760.0034 Join San Mateo Cool Cities and your neighbors to celebrate summer bicycling in San Mateo. Hop on aContinue reading “Calling all biker riders this Saturday!”
Community News & Events: developments, National Night Out, City Council Candidate Forum
Planning Commission Public Hearing Meetings on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 for developments in North Central neighborhood, including: PA15-058 – 2 West 3rd Avenue Mixed Use Project Description Postcard Notification Meeting Materials (available on Friday, July 21) PA16-049 – 405 East 4th Avenue Mixed Use Project Description Postcard Notification Meeting Materials (available on Friday, July 21) What’s HappeningContinue reading “Community News & Events: developments, National Night Out, City Council Candidate Forum”
Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program – Begins again July 1st
City of San Mateo Private Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program – Begins again July 1st Please visit the City of San Mateo website for information about the new private sewer lateral cost sharing program, for full lateral replacements only, in effect for the fiscal year (July 2017 – June 2018). Program information is available online.Continue reading “Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program – Begins again July 1st”
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