Over the past three weeks, Central County Fire Department crews have responded to the River Fire in Monterey County; the CZU Fire in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties; and the SCU Lighting Complex Fire, in the East Bay, South Bay, and Central Valley. Six CCFD personnel are currently assigned to the Creek Fire east of Fresno. We are so thankful that our fire personnel are able to help out our neighbors while still keeping us safe at home. 

At this time, the City is seeking to fill two vacant seats on the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission. The Council will likely appoint each Commissioner to the full three-year term. Incumbents may reapply. Applicants should be aware that the Council will soon discuss the possibility of having the Commission meet twice a month.The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020. Click here for more information about the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission and to access the application and supplemental questionnaire.

If you have any questions, please contact Ana Silva in the City Manager’s Office at

650-558-7204.

The Parks and Recreation Department is now offering fun and exciting programs for all ages! Safety is a top priority, and all offerings meet current San Mateo County Health Order guidelines! Some upcoming programs include:

Your Activity Guide should be arriving in the mail soon. Click here to view it now and register. If you have any questions, call 650-558-7330.

Congratulations to the 13 recently appointed Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members! Their first meeting for the 2020-2021 school year was held via Zoom on Tuesday.

If your teen missed the application deadline and is interested in volunteer opportunities, contact Nicole Houghton at nhoughton@burlingame.org. Burlingame is grateful for all teens interested in providing their input and service to the community.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Virtual Open House will close in one week. This will be the City's third and final public workshop to understand what the community’s challenges, trouble spots, and thoughts are on biking and walking in Burlingame. In addition, comments related to the Plan may also be submitted by emailing info@walkbikeburlingame.com. Don't miss this opportunity to share your opinion!

Brush up on your knowledge of Burlingame history by viewing Episode 4 of the Burlingame Before series produced by the Burlingame Historical Society.

Be sure to check in next month for a new video.

Most homes in Burlingame have water heaters that run on natural gas. Gas water heaters are typically a home’s single biggest source of emissions and is damaging to air quality and the environment. ​

Electric water heaters, known as Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH), use less energy than natural gas water heaters and are especially efficient when coupled with an air conditioner (hello heat waves!).  

An HPWH works similarly to a refrigerator, except in reverse. While a refrigerator removes heat from an enclosed box and expels that heat to the surrounding air, an HPWH takes the heat from surrounding air and transfers it to water in an enclosed tank.

If you are interested in learning more about HPWH's, we recommend contacting Bayren​ - the local energy efficiency rebate agency - for information on rebates and installations. 

See how the City is supporting electric appliances here and here. 

As part of the City of Burlingame’s 2020 Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, the following lots will be temporarily closed:

"No Parking" signs will be posted no later than 48 hours prior to the actual construction. Due to construction activities, please make a special effort to keep your shoes clean to avoid tracking oil and unwanted materials into your vehicle. Call the Public Works Engineering Department at 650-558-7230 with questions. For more parking information, click here.

Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please continue to follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market:

For more information, visit burlingamechamber.org.

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Enjoy poetry night featuring Thea Matthews with guests MK Chavez, Natasha Dennerstein, and Tongo Eisen-Martin.

Zoom, pre-registration required

The Citizens Environmental Council invites you to this free Zoom program on the importance of living locally. It will feature Matt Biggar, Ph.D., a network strategy consultant and researcher, who will offer guidance and invite discussion on the importance of vital connections. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3jiAO50. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access the webinar on Zoom.

Matt Biggar is the principal and founder of Connected to Place, a consulting firm that supports place-based networks, foundations, and organizations to transform communities into healthy, thriving places. He served as Principal of Burlingame High School from 2002 to 2008 and as Associate Superintendent in the San Mateo Union High School District from 2008 to 2011. Click here for more information.