HANCSM’s Letter to City Council on General Plan Process, 117 signatures!

August 19, 2019Honorable Mayor Diane Papan and Members of the City CouncilCity of San Mateo Dear Mayor Papan and Members of the City Council, The Home Association of North Central San Mateo (HANCSM) is committed to the Vision Statement that our City adopted for its General Plan Update:  San Mateo is a vibrant, livable, diverse,Continue reading “HANCSM’s Letter to City Council on General Plan Process, 117 signatures!”

King Park Improvements Project Update

This is to update you on the status of the King Park Improvements project. The project began as scheduled on 5/6/19, however, during demolition, two unknown conditions were discovered that require remediation outside the scope of the construction contract and requiring additional funds: Soils containing lead levels requiring disposal at Class I and Class IIContinue reading “King Park Improvements Project Update”

2019 Love North Central Cleanup Day Appreciation

It was a beautiful Saturday on April 13th when hundreds of neighbors came together to clean up North Central. We collected almost 5,000 pounds of garbage, 10 pounds of cigarette butts and nearly 5 pounds of bottle caps! Special appreciation to California Water Service and the City of San Mateo Public Works, Park & RecreationContinue reading “2019 Love North Central Cleanup Day Appreciation”

50th anniversary of the King Center

It was 50 years ago this month that the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Community Center was opened in the North Central neighborhood of San Mateo. Though the King Center and King Park seems to be fully linked to the neighborhood’s fabric, it was almost named something else, according to a history of the centerContinue reading “50th anniversary of the King Center”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center – 50th Anniversary

You are invited to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 50th Anniversary Celebration! ✨ Saturday, March 9, 2019 1-4pm Open House 🕐Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center725 Monte Diablo Avenue, CA 94401—2:00pm – Welcome and Ceremonial Address by:• Diane Papan, Mayor of the City of San Mateo• Sheila Canzian, Director of ParksContinue reading “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center – 50th Anniversary”

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!”