May 14, 2020
Update: Slow Streets Will Be Suspended Wednesday Through Friday Next Week

Carolan Avenue will temporarily re-open Wednesday, May 20, through Friday, May 22, so that Burlingame High School Seniors may drive to school to return materials and pick up their diplomas. Students will be asked to remain in their cars during this process.
SMC to Align with State's Early Phase 2 Guidelines

San Mateo County’s Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow plans to issue a new Shelter-in-Place Order, effective Monday, May 18, that would align San Mateo County with the State's early Phase 2 guidelines as represented in the image below. Key changes will now allow curbside and delivery activities for retail businesses and reopening of logistics and manufacturing businesses, with modifications. Click here to view the press release. For questions, check the County's FAQ page, which will be updated once the new Order is released, or call 211 for the County's call center open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Urges Community to Support Our Local Businesses

Check out YAC’s latest “Small Business Showcase” featuring Five Little Monkeys and Maverick Jack’s.

Click here to view a list of local businesses that have asked for your support during the Shelter-in-Place Order.
Transportation Authority Seeks Volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) is soliciting applications to fill five seats on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

The CAC is a 15-member volunteer group whose members serve in an advisory capacity to the TA Board of Directors, advising on the administration of the funds collected by Measures A and W, and providing valuable input on the projects and programs in the Expenditure Plan. The plan includes Caltrain improvements, highway and street projects, allocations to cities and the county for local projects, paratransit service for people with disabilities, and pedestrian and bike upgrades.

Committee members are asked to serve a three-year term. All applicants must be residents of San Mateo County. The committee meets every Tuesday before the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

Applications are available online at www.smcta.com/cac, or by sending an email to brookj@samtrans.com. Applications are due Friday, June 5.
It's Not Too Late to Be Counted

Did you know the #2020Census has been extended until October 31, 2020? That means you don’t have to fear missing out, but do it today at my2020census.gov. Now that's something to dance about.
COVID-19 and Shelter-in-Place Resources
Great Plates Extended Through June 10

The Great Plates Program is the emergency food program for eligible older adults. Seventeen restaurants in San Mateo County are currently under contract to provide three meals each day (including delivery). The program has been extended until June 10. Residents can call 1-800-675-8437 to apply.

COVID-19 Testing

The Project Baseline COVID-19 Program was established as part of California’s community-based testing program under the direction of the California Department of Public Health. Free COVID testing is now available in San Mateo County. Click here to learn more.
Climate Series
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Sustainable Living Begins at Home

Check out our tips for keeping your utility bills low and living greener:


Also, please don't litter. Ever. We are spending a lot more time outside in our neighborhoods and need to keep them clean for all to enjoy.
Events Around Town
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Fresh Market - Open For 2020 Season
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Road at Burlingame Avenue

Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market during the County's Shelter-in-Place Order:
  • Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell
  • Wear face coverings. Vendors will not be selling to anyone without a mask, and you will be asked to leave the market if you are not wearing one.
  • Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face
  • Do not self-serve and retrieve sample direct from a farmer 
  • Regulate your own social spacing of 6 feet
  • Wash all produce before consumption

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.

Finest-Edge knife sharpening is back at the Burlingame Fresh Market on select dates! Check their website at www.finest-edge.com for dates and times they will be in Burlingame. Here is your chance to get those over-worked knives sharpened after 2+ months of intensive home cooking!
Rainwater Harvesting 101 Webinar: A (Rain) Barrel of Fun and Learning
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Are you interested in having an eco-friendly garden? Join the City of Burlingame, the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency, and Flows To Bay, the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program, for a one hour webinar that will teach you how to capture and harvest rainwater from your roof.

The workshop will include: information on how you can save up to $100 off the purchase of a qualifying rain barrel through the San Mateo Countywide rain barrel rebate program; benefits of owning your very own rain barrel; and, an interactive Q&A where you can ask all the questions you may have about installing and maintaining a rain barrel. One lucky attendee will win a FREE 50 gallon rain barrel (to be delivered to your home).
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Webinar: Who’s Still Teleworking (or Not) When We Re-Open?
Monday, May 18, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Commute.org will host this employer roundtable discussion.

With the use of Zoom polls and chat responses, participating employers can share their plans and insights.
Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce