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Bulletin Highlights - What You Need to Know

• HBF's Light Up the Town is November 30th



• CCFD Toy Drive through December 24th

• Take the Hillsborough Youth Commission's Teen Mental Health Survey



• Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Notice of Availability (NOA) 

• Crocker Middle School Parent Tours & Student Visits

• Coats for Kids Drive November 6th through 17th

Hillsborough Beautification Foundation's Light Up the Town is November 30

Hillsborough Beautification Foundation invites ALL of Hillsborough to our winter celebration, Light Up The Town.  This year’s event will be on Thursday, November 30 at 5:00 at Town Hall.

HBF’s hope is to create a “Light Up The Town” that is representative of the wonderful diversity in our community. We are reimagining the event and look forward to welcoming all residents to share in the festivities.  Many religions and cultures celebrate light as we embark on winter, and we are inviting the whole of Hillsborough to shine together in celebration. 

We look forward to celebrating with crafts, hot chocolate, cookies, Santa, and song — it will be “Light Up The Town” and More!

Take the Hillsborough Youth Commission's Teen Mental Health Survey 

The HYC’s Mental Health and Wellness Subcommittee has compiled a Hillsborough Youth Commission Teen Mental Health Survey. The link is here: Hillsborough Youth Commission Mental Health Survey. They are asking all teens who live in Hillsborough and are in grades 6-12 to anonymously complete the questionnaire before December 15. Once they learn what the needs of our teens are, they can compile resources and develop workshops to help us all balance our schoolwork, activities, and wellness more effectively. If you have any questions, please reach out to hillsboroughyouthcommission@gmail.com, madelineyung7@gmail.com, or rohanmooredalal@gmail.com. 

Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Notice of Availability (NOA) 

As part of the Housing Element update, the Town has prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Hillsborough 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023 – 2031) and associated General Plan and Municipal Code updates. The Draft EIR is available for viewing, as announced in the EIR Notice of Availability (NOA) available here.

AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: Copies of the Draft Housing Element and Draft Environmental Impact Report are available for public review online here: Draft Environmental Impact Report and at Town Hall at 1600 Floribunda Avenue.

REVIEW PERIOD: October 18, 2023 through Monday December 4, 2023

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public and other interested individuals are invited to provide written comments on the draft environmental documents and project. Written comments must be provided no later than 12:00PM/Noon on Monday December 4, 2023 to Liz Ruess, Planning Manager, at lruess@hillsborough.net.

Crocker Middle School Parent Tours & Student Visits

For Hillsborough families with current 5th graders, we wanted to share a few upcoming opportunities to visit our campus, meet our dedicated educators and enthusiastic student leaders, and experience what makes Crocker the premier public middle school in the area.

For Parents/Guardians:

Friday, December 8th @ 9 am: Learn about Crocker! 

Parents/Guardians are invited to the Crocker library to learn more about Crocker, meet Keith Rocha, Crocker's Principal, Lisa Ayer, Crocker's Assistant Principal, and hear student leaders talk about their experience and offer parent tours. No RSVP is required, both dates will offer the same presentation. 

Wednesday, February 7th, 6th Grade Information Night via Zoom webinar @ 6 pm: Save the date!

Another opportunity to hear from the wonderful and supportive staff at Crocker. All family members are invited to attend to learn more about Crocker's courses, electives, curriculum, and ways to get involved. More details and Zoom link to follow!

For Current 5th Grade Students:

Friday, December 8th @ 9 am: Visit Crocker!

Current HCSD 5th Graders will travel to Crocker as a class and will learn more about Crocker's classes, activities, and electives, and get to know each other as soon-to-be Vikings. Prospective students who attend school outside of HCSD are welcome to both events, please call the Crocker main office at 650-342-6331 or email Kris Murphy at kmurphy@hcsdk8.org

We are so excited to be able to share the many wonderful opportunities your students will have here at Crocker and will look forward to meeting you soon. Please visit the Crocker website and get to know the Crocker Parent Group.

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.

November 27th at 6:30 pm Hillsborough Youth Commission Meeting

November 30th at 8:00 am Financial Advisory Committee Meeting