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• Robin Road Closed October 31^st through November 14^th - Click here for road closure information and detour route

• Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - The Statewide General Election is approaching. Ballots were mailed to registered voters beginning October 10. You may cast your ballot via a ballot drop box, by mail, or vote in person.

• RethinkWaste will be performing contamination monitoring “Route Reviews” of residential and commercial cart/bins contents

• HBF's Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at 10am at Town Hall

Robin Road Closed October 31^st through November 14^th

To accommodate deep vault installation in the roadway for the A2 Priority Projects – Phase 2 Drainage Improvements Project, Robin Road will be closed continuously from 8:00 AM October 31, 2022, through 5:00 PM November 14, 2022. Please check Current Town Projects on the Town’s website for more information on project details.

Where is the full road closure?

• Robin Road, between 100 and 101 Robin Road.

When is the full road closure?

• October 31, 2022 through November 14, 2022

Will through traffic be permitted at all during the closure?

• For the safety of the public, no vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, or any other mode of transportation will have access through the closure. Emergency services have been notified and will accommodate.
• The road will remain closed in the evenings and on weekends.

Will I have access to my home during the closure?

• Yes, please access your properties from either San Raymundo Road or Ralston Avenue accordingly.

How will I know where to go?

• Approved detour routes are shown in yellow below. Signage and traffic control measures will be placed to direct local traffic. (Arrows are schematic only)

What are the detour routes?

• Pinehill Road should be used for all through traffic while Robin Road is closed for construction.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Main Line at (650) 375-7444. The Town of Hillsborough appreciates your patience and cooperation as we work to complete this project and improve the reliability of storm drain system in this area of Town.

Statewide General Election –

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The Statewide General Election is approaching. Ballots were mailed to registered voters beginning October 10. You may cast your ballot via a ballot drop box, by mail, or vote in person:

Drop off your ballot BEFORE 8:00 p.m. on Election Day

Drop your ballot in any County 24/7 outdoor ballot drop box before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Locations include:

• Town of Hillsborough Parking Lot (next to mailbox – pictured above), 1600 Floribunda Avenue (Drive Up Accessible)
• Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road (Walk-Up Only)
• Burlingame Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue (Walk-Up Only)
• San Mateo County Elections Office, 40 Tower Road, San Mateo (Drive Up Accessible)

Drop off your ballot at any ballot drop box or voting center before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and it will be counted. For a complete list of County ballot drop box locations: https://www.smcacre.org/elections/vote-center-and-ballot-drop-box-lookup.

Mail your ballot

You do not need to place a stamp on the ballot return envelope. The postage has been paid by the County Elections Office. Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the County by November 15 in order to be counted.

Vote in Person (Vote Early or on Election Day)

• Vote in person at Hillsborough Town Hall, 1600 Floribunda Avenue: Saturday, November 5 through Monday, November 7: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 8: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

To vote in person at another location in the County: https://www.smcacre.org/VoteCenters

After you vote, track your ballot

Track your ballot at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov. You can sign up to be notified when your ballot is received by the post office, received by the County, and counted.

Questions about voter registration, your ballot, and the voting process can be directed to the County’s Election Office at registrar@smcacre.org or by phone at (650) 312-5222. Alternatively, you may contact Hillsborough City Clerk Lisa Natusch at lnatusch@hillsborough.net or (650) 375-7421 for assistance.

CERT Urban Search and Rescue Drill Held October 25

On October 25, CERT volunteers from Burlingame, Hillsborough and Millbrae were invited to observe a countywide Urban Search and Rescue drill located in a building on Burlingame’s bayfront that is scheduled for demolition. During the exercise, firefighters from the Central County Fire Department (CCFD), as well as San Bruno, South San Francisco, Menlo Park, Woodside and the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, rescued two injured “victims” by punching a hole in an outside wall, then jackhammering an opening in a concrete floor. CCFD Chief Bruce Barron, Deputy Chief Ken Giacotto and Community Risk and Resiliency Specialist Dena Gunning explained what was going on. While the drill was in progress, everyone’s phones lit up with an alert that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake had occurred near San Jose. 

For more information on the CERT program, including how to get involved, please visit the CCFD website.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Farewell Town Hall Tour

Congresswoman Speier’s time in Congress is coming to a close at the end of this year. To thank her constituents for their trust and support over almost 15 years in Congress and almost 40 years in elected office, she will hold a farewell town hall tour.

South San Francisco Town Hall, November 10, 6-7:30 pm

This is an opportunity for constituents and elected officials to thank the Congresswoman for her service. Feel free to share these links with people who you think would like to participate.

HBF’s Veterans Day Ceremony

Don your patriotic colors and come celebrate Veterans Day with HBF and your fellow Hillsborough residents on Thursday, November 11th at 10:00 at Town Hall. Our ceremony will feature the Swing Set, Cub Scout Pack 58, a bagpiper player and honorary wreath laying. This year we feature our local hero and veteran, Terry Witzel. This ceremony will be outside, please dress accordingly. We hope to see you there.

Measure H Project Prioritization - HCSD requests your input!

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,

Thank you again for your support of the HCSD Measure H General Obligation Bond that was passed this last June. Many of you will remember that we held over 40 meetings to develop the HCSD Facilities Master Plan in 2019. This plan is the foundation of our work moving forward. We have hired a Bond Program Manager (Van Pelt Construction Services) and a pool of architectural firms to help us with our work.

We also need your help! We invite you to join our Facilities Master Planning Team on November 10th to give your input on the prioritization of projects by school site. There are two meetings for each school site (duplicate meetings - you only need to attend one of the meetings) and then a meeting that will review all school sites (for those parents / community members who could not attend the earlier meetings). The meetings will be a hybrid format which will allow both in-person and Zoom participation.

Please click HERE. We welcome your input and participation in this exciting next step in upgrading our school facilities!

Thank you,

Louann

Louann Carlomagno, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Did you know Peninsula Humane Society & SCPA’s Animal Rescue & Control department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help animals and residents of San Mateo County?

Professional and dedicated rescue staff provide the following services:



• Pick up of stray domestic animals
• Responding to animal bites and attacks
• Rescuing sick and injured animals
• Assisting public safety agencies when requested
• Enforcement of laws that protect animals and people

For matters that need a response from Animal Rescue & Control, please call 650-340-8200. Calls are prioritized based on the animal services agreement with San Mateo County.

Dead animal reporting: please call 650-340-7022 ext. 603 to leave a message.

Barking dog complaints: please contact your local police.

For additional information please visit www.PHS-SPCA.org

SolMateo’s Holiday Auction and Winter Market

Kick off the holiday season at SolMateo’s Holiday Auction and Winter Market on Friday, December 2^nd from10:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the Crown Plaza - Foster City. Join us at our reimagined fund-raising event while you enjoy small bites and gourmet food stations, festive beverages, seeing friends old and new and shopping with select Bay Area artisans. This year’s raffle prizes include green quartz and diamond earrings from Kerns, a suede and leather Gucci shoulder bag donated by Innowave Marketing Group and 6 months of floral delivery from Blooming Vase. The live auction will led by Representative, Jackie Speier.

Tickets are $125 at SolMateo and at the Burlingame Fresh Market on November 6^th. Proceeds from the event benefit the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County and

StarVista’s Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center. 

Water Rate Cost of Service Study 2022

The City Council conducted a Water Rate Cost of Service Study Session on August 8, 2022 to review proposed water rate changes. The Rate Study Report, 218 Notice, and PowerPoint presentation are included below.

• Water Rate Proposition 218 Notice
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Proposition 218
• 2022 Water Rate Cost of Study Report
• PowerPoint Presentation Water Rate Cost - STUDY SESSION, August 8, 2022
• FAC MEETING, August 2, 2022- Rate Cost of Service

Contamination Monitoring Route Reviews

RethinkWaste, on behalf of the Town of Hillsborough will be performing contamination monitoring “Route Reviews” of residential and commercial cart/bins contents. These annual reviews are required by the State of California and #SB1383 to assess contamination levels of each of the waste streams (garbage, recycling, and compost).

The reviews are scheduled to occur at the beginning of November.

For more information:

https://rethinkwaste.org/businesses/laws-ordinances/sb-1383-state-organics-law/

Water Conservation Landscape Classes

Integrated Pest Management & Natural Pest Deterrent

Tue Nov 8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Open to the Public

Registration Closes Tue Nov 8, 4:30 pm

Zoom Webinar

Integrated Pest Management & Natural Pest Deterrent

Instructor: Suzanne Bontempo

Hosts: City of San Mateo and City of Sunnyvale



Pests or weeds a problem? Think before you use toxic chemicals in your home, yard, or garden. Chemicals can be harmful to water, wildlife, and even your kid’s and pet’s health. Join Suzanne to learn how you can successfully manage pest and weed problems while using alternatives that are healthier for your family and better for the environment. You will learn easy techniques and tools for pest prevention, as well as tips for managing many common pests we are seeing in our home & garden.

Updated COVID-19 Boosters Encouraged 

County Health urges everyone 5 years and older to get the updated booster shot at least 2 months from their original COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose. Bivalent boosters, which are effective against both the original strain of the virus and the Omicron variants, are available from primary health care providers, such as Kaiser and Sutter, and pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS. County Health’s community clinics offer boosters and primary series (first and second doses). Appointments are available on MyTurn, though aren’t required.

Flu Shots Now Available

Flu shots are available to everyone over the age of 6 months at primary health care providers, retail pharmacies, or at County Health community flu clinics. Appointments are available at MyTurn. It takes a couple of weeks after the vaccination for the body to build immunity, so it’s best not to delay getting a shot. The symptoms for flu and COVID are similar, so being up to date with both vaccines (including the new COVID booster) can prevent serious illness this fall and winter.