In the recent 2015 Goals Setting Session held on January 31st, City Council and staff committed to improving the way we communicate and connect with residents and businesses.  The new look and format of this weekly newsletter is the first step toward improving service, increasing transparency and engaging our community in the coming year.  Please bear with us as we continue to make changes and improvements.

We need your input on the Broadway grade separation study

What:      Community Meeting

When:     Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 6:30 pm

Where:    Social Hall Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA

 

You are invited to attend the first of three community meetings to learn about the new Broadway Grade Separation Study. The project purpose is to develop and evaluate options for a grade separation at the Broadway / Railroad Crossing in Burlingame. More 

  

It's time to spring forward! Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend. This is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, review your personal emergency plans, and review your emergency supplies. Included is an emergency supply checklist from the Central County Fire Department.

 

The Burlingame Trolley operates daily and includes stops at four downtown locations. This service connects the hotels east of Highway 101 with shopping, restaurants and entertainment in downtown Burlingame. It is funded by six participating hotels, the Broadway Merchants Association, Downtown Burlingame Business Improvement District and the City of Burlingame. See the attached  schedule for details.

In the first of six programs presented by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame, James, Kao, founder and CEO of GreenCitizen, a sustainable electronics recycling company, will give free 45-minute tours of the its Burlingame Headquarters on March 14 from 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The other five programs will be held at the Lane Community Room. Click  here  for a complete list of programs and dates.

What:   Compost Giveaway

When:  Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: 420 Carolan Avenue (at the Parks Yard near the grandstands)

 

The Parks Division with Recology will be offering a Compost Give Away. Residents need to bring their own shovels and are eligible for two large garbage cans full of compost. For further information please contact the Parks Division office at 650-558-7330.