Application Deadline for Parks & Rec Commissioner Extended
The Burlingame City Council has decided to extend the deadline to apply for the position of Commissioner with the
Parks & Recreation Commission to Thursday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commissioners act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the City Manager, and the Parks and Recreation Director. They provide recommendations and input on policies related to athletic field uses, Aquatic Center operations, picnic areas that can be reserved, off leash dog areas in public parks, and more.
In addition, the Commission is asked to provide input on Department budget requests; park planning and projects; and, recreation classes, events, and programs.
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Halloween is Next Thursday. Let's All Practice Safety First!
The Burlingame Police Department wants to make sure everyone is safe on Halloween. There will be additional officers out on Halloween to ensure child and community safety. Be extra cautious while trick-or-treating, and report any suspicious activity to the police. Motorists and trick-or-treaters should review the following tips.
Trick-or-Treating Tips
- Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
- Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets.
- Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
- Walk, don't run.
- Don’t trample through flower beds and gardens.
- Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
- Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.
- Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.
- Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
- Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
- Never accept rides from strangers.
- Respect other people and their property.
- Don’t eat any candy until it’s inspected for tampering under bright lights.
- Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
- Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police.
Halloween Driving Safety Tips
- Expect delays due to heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
- Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs.
- Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.
- Get rid of any distractions (like your phone) in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
- Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Be especially alert for kids during these hours.
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Smart Meters in Downtown Burlingame and Broadway Area
The City is working to improve the parking experience for residents and patrons in Burlingame's commercial areas. The smart parking meters installed in the Burlingame Avenue and Broadway commercial core areas already accept coins, credit, and debit cards. Now, parkers can pay their meters through a new smart-phone application called Park Smarter. Review the flyer below for instructions on how to download and use the Park Smarter app.
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The Thursday Fresh Market Has Ended
The
Thursday Fresh Market has ended its 2019 season. It will return in May 2020. The last Sunday Fresh Market of 2019 will be on December 22, 2019. There will be a short holiday break, and it will reopen in January 2020.
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Video Highlights from the Pet Parade
Peninsula TV
has produced a short video that captures the happy people and pets at the recent Burlingame Pet Parade.
You may view it here. It will soon be available on your local television channel (Comcast 26, Wave 27, or U-verse 99).
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San Mateo County Carpool 2.0 Rewards Program
The City of Burlingame encourages residents to sign up for the Carpool 2.0 Rewards Program. Carpoolers can receive up to $100 in e-gift cards from over 70 retailers and charities for carpooling in San Mateo County!
The Carpool 2.0 Program rewards all forms of carpooling, from driving to work with your co-workers to using carpool apps to find carpool partners. Carpool 2.0 aims to increase local carpool ridership during peak travel periods in order to reduce single occupancy vehicles, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and the demand for parking.
This program will help Burlingame residents and employees in the downtown commercial districts and employment centers to carpool and receive rewards, while minimizing negative impacts to our environment and reducing the parking demand in Burlingame.
For every 10 carpool days tracked, commuters can claim a $25 e-gift card reward, up to $100. All rewards are subject to verification. To learn more about the program, including how to get started, please visit
Commute.org.
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Sing-Along Movie Night
"Moana" - Friday, November 1, 6:00 p.m.
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department invites you to come sing along. These movie events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Bring your best voices, and dress in your favorite costume! Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Please note the date in the SolMateo flyer below. Last week, an error was made and a flyer from 2018 was included. We apologize for any confusion.
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Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce
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