Bulletin Highlights - What You Need to Know

• Firewise Chipping Program Taking Place September 9th and 10th

• Central County Fire Department is Developing a Strategic Plan - Please Take the Community Survey

• AARP Age-Friendly Webinar on September 10th - Register Today!

• Town Hall Visioning Workshop #2 is Thursday, September 26th

• HNN Neighborfest is Saturday, September 28th!

• CERT Basic Training Begins October 1st - Register Today!

• Loneliness to Light Gathering is on Tuesday, October 1st

• Help Improve Biking and Walking in Hillsborough - Take the Survey and Save the Date for a Community Workshop on Tuesday, October 8th

• Hillsborough Schools Foundation - Upcoming Dates

• Sustainable San Mateo County Upcoming Event

• Beyond Freeway Expansion: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives

Firewise Chipping Program Taking Place September 9th and 10th

Firewise will conducting their FREE chipping of vegetation materials in a specific area in Town. This includes roughly all of Skyfarm, Macadamia, Summit from Woodgate West to Skyline and Burlingame Hills border and all the side streets in that area.

About the Chipping Program

Our motto is “you cut, we chip”. The chipping program is a collaborative effort between the Town of Hillsborough, Firesafe San Mateo County, and Hillsborough Firewise USA. It is jointly funded by San Mateo County Measure K and the Town of Hillsborough. The goal is to annually contribute to fire resiliency, defensible space, and assist in the ability

for homeowners to obtain property insurance.

Keep Your Chips - The chipping will be LEFT IN A PILE ON YOUR PROPERTY to be used as mulch! If you prefer to dispose your chips, you must give your permission via an email to David Weinberg by Friday September 6th.

For more information on the program, visit www.hillsborough.net/FirewiseUSA

Central County Fire Department -

Community Survey

The Central County Fire Department is currently developing a comprehensive Strategic Plan that will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the department. The strategy will serve as a roadmap, outlining the steps necessary to achieve the community and department's identified goals and facilitate continuous growth and improvement.

All survey feedback is anonymous, and the information gathered will be used solely to enhance the strategic plan. By sharing your thoughts, ideas, and concerns, you will contribute to creating a plan that truly represents the community's interests and fosters a collaborative relationship between the fire department and the community.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. Together, we can enhance safety, responsiveness, and support for our community.

September 10th from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Register Here: https://events.aarp.org/event/dfc539b9-4afe-4048-bb3d-6f3005205ba5/regProcessStep1?locale=en

Community Conversation on Town Hall - Second Workshop on September 26th

The Town of Hillsborough is hosting its second workshop on the Town Hall site - we want to hear your ideas for the future of this space. Join us at Town Hall from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 26th or via Zoom:

Meeting ID: 854 3168 9109

Passcode: 257726

CERT Basic Training Begins October 1st

The Town is Developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

Take the Survey!

The Town is embarking on its first Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) with the goal of finding opportunities for new bicycle and pedestrian friendly pathways. The Town has winding streets without shoulders or sidewalks, which makes walking and biking safely a challenge. The objectives of the BPMP are to seek community feedback, develop recommendations for future network routes, and set progress and goals for implementation. The BPMP will also investigate safety data to propose impactful recommendations to establish big-picture planning in support of the Town’s long-term planning. As this project gets underway, there will be substantial opportunities for involvement at every stage.

We would love to hear your feedback! Please take a quick online survey to help us gather preliminary data.

Sustainable San Mateo County Upcoming Events

Beyond Freeway Expansion: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives

Sept 16, 6–7:15 p.m., on Zoom

This event will shed light on the benefits and impact of different freeway projects and why freeway expansion often fails to reduce traffic, discourages public transit use and exacerbates air pollution, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities. Engage with local community leaders and advocates to discuss sustainable and equitable transportation solutions for our region. Featuring:

• James Coleman, Mayor of South San Francisco 
• Julio Garcia, Executive Director of Rise South City
• Mike Swire, Chair C/CAG Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and San Mateo County Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee

Register Here to attend via Zoom

Upcoming Council, Board and Committee Meetings

View Agendas and Zoom information on the Town's Agenda Center. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance of regularly scheduled meetings and 24 hours in advance of special meetings.

September 9th at 6:00 pm – Regular City Council Meeting