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Bulletin Highlights - What You Need to Know

• Nelson Corteway is Hillsborough's New Police Chief

• Street Resurfacing Underway in Town - Expect Street Closures and Traffic Delays

• First Day of School is Monday, August 21st - Be Aware of Increased Traffic Levels

Nelson Corteway is Hillsborough's New Police Chief

Police Chief Nelson Corteway started his law enforcement career in 1993 as a Police Cadet with the Stockton Police Department and was hired by the Town of Hillsborough as a Police Trainee in 1996. Chief Corteway has served the Hillsborough Police Department as a Police Officer, Police Inspector, Crime Scene Technician, Field Training Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant in charge of our Criminal Investigations Bureau, and Captain of both the Operations and Administrative Services Division. Chief Corteway was a former Hostage/Crisis Negotiator with the San Mateo County SWAT/HNT Team and was a 7-year member of the Northern San Mateo County Regional SWAT Team.

Chief Corteway has been instrumental in major projects at HPD including the Communications Center redesign and remodel, an upgrade to a state-of-the art computer aided dispatch and records management system, and a 9-1-1 software and hardware upgrade that includes text-to-911 technology. As a Captain, Chief Corteway served as President of the San Mateo County Law.

Enforcement Commander’s Group and served as the San Mateo County Central Zone Commander, coordinating mutual aid responses within San Mateo County and assisting the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Bureau with allied agency requests from throughout the State of California. Chief Corteway has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Pacific and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Notre Dame De Namur University.

2023 Street Resurfacing Project

As part of the Town of Hillsborough’s ongoing street resurfacing program to maintain local roadways, paving operations will be occurring on various streets throughout Town. The latest schedules can be found on our website here: https://www.hillsborough.net/168/7984/Current-Town-Projects.

View the schedule for the coming week HERE.

View a map of the upcoming roadwork here.

What to Expect During Construction:

• Work is scheduled weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Expect some traffic delays due to full and partial road closures.
• Watch for flaggers and detour signage to help you safely navigate through or around the construction areas.
• Uneven pavement between construction and re-paving activities

We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption and noise caused by construction activities. If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance, please contact Public Works at (650) 375-7444.

First Day of School is Monday, August 21st

Plan ahead and allow plenty of time to get to your final destination on Monday morning and be patient with increased traffic levels throughout Town.

Hillsborough Beautification Foundation

Harvest Garden Update

Hillsborough Beautification Foundation's Harvest Garden is in full harvest mode. We have donated HUNDREDS of pounds of fresh produce to Samaritan House to address local food insecurity. We are hoping to increase our Wednesday morning volunteer force as the Summer progresses.

If you are interested and available to volunteer on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 at the Garden on Fairway Circle, please sign-up using the button below or contact Angela Polk at angelapolk66@gmail.com.

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Foster Care Program

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Foster Care Program is made up of individuals or families who volunteer to offer temporary care for shelter companion animals in their homes. Foster volunteers help shelter animals get ready for adoption. The pets may need to recover from an illness or injury, work on specific behaviors, or just relax in a home setting while we work on finding their forever home. Currently we are seeking volunteers to foster dogs, kittens, guinea pigs and rabbits. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older to foster animals. For more information, please visit https://phs-spca.org/volunteer/foster/.

Construction of the Eucalyptus Pedestrian Pathway Project is Underway

You may have noticed recent work being done along Eucalyptus Avenue. This work is for a new 1,900 foot-long concrete pathway which will create a safe place to walk outside of the street and encourage more pedestrian travel.

The improved pedestrian pathway will provide a safe route to school for families and aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve pedestrian safety and convenience, and beautify the corridor.

Construction is expected to continue through August. Click here for the project description and schedule.

Central County Fire Department (CCFD) Reminds Residents to Please Schedule your Vegetation Management Inspection

Central County Fire inspectors are currently conducting vegetation management inspections of the Northern portion of town (North of Hayne Road). Watch for letters to arrive in the mail with instructions on how to schedule an appointment. If you receive a scheduling letter, you are required to have an inspection this year. If you live in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area north of Hayne, please schedule an appointment for your property inspection using the button below.

Inspectors may also stop by your home to request an inspection or assist you in scheduling an inspection at a time more convenient for you. Inspectors will be dressed in a fire department uniform or a fire department polo shirt with ID on a lanyard. Inspectors will also answer any of your fire safety questions and give recommendations on ways you can improve the fire safety on your property.  For more information visit Town of Hillsborough Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Program - Central County Fire Department (ccfd.org)

Save the Date - Firewise Chipping Day in Selected Hillsborough Neighborhood on Monday, September 18th

In partnership with Firesafe San Mateo County, Hillsborough Firewise USA and the Town of Hillsborough will be holding a chipping day on Monday, September 18, 2023 for all homes from Forest View Road and Crockett Lane to Bella Vista Road and the areas north to the Burlingame border. These neighborhoods will have FREE chipping of vegetation materials that are left at the curb by 5pm on Sunday, September 17 (it may require up to 3 days to complete the entire neighborhood).

This program is funded by San Mateo County Measure K and the Town of Hillsborough.

For more information, visit www.hillsborough.net/FirewiseUSA or e-mail firewise@hillsborough.net. 

CORA Resources Available

CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by intimate partner abuse. From counseling, to emergency housing, to legal assistance, our services are designed to provide safety, support, and healing.

Call

24-Hour Hotline: 800.300.1080 

Legal Information Line: 650.259.1855

Email

Resources@CORAsupport.org

Walk In

CORA’s Main Office 

2211 Palm Avenue  

San Mateo, CA 94403 

Our Crisis Intervention team is currently accepting walk ins Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm, or by Appointment on Fridays.

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.

City Council Schedule:

September 11th - 6:00pm

Regular City Council Meeting

Other Boards and Committees:

August 28th - 10:00am

Architecture and Design Review Board