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HANCSM - Our Organization Welcomes Home Owners, Renters, Property and Business Owners
Spring 2011 www.HANCSM.wordpress.com
Presidents’ Letter our city's Boards & Commissions so our voices can
Not a joiner? Can't come to the be heard. A small group of dedicated residents have
meetings? Don't go out at night? --- been working hard to improve and protect our North
It doesn’t matter if you live in North Central Area. However, we need more folks to join
Central. We invite you to join others in our efforts. We all need to step up to the plate to
who live here to participate in work on TRASH issues once again (seems like
HANCSM by paying your dues of Spring and Summer are dumping times in certain
$10/person; $20/household; or $25/ parts of our neighborhood when people move in and
business annually. The dues help us out of crowded residences). Let us not take a step
to publish and mail our quarterly backwards in our quest to improve
newsletter. the appearance of our neighborhood
HANCSM has worked hard to and the quality of life for all.
improve our Quality of Life in North Join us at our monthly Board
Central. We've worked with the meetings on the fourth Thursday of
City to encourage improvements such as the renova- each month, 6:45 PM at the King
tion of King Center playgrounds and fields, improving Center. Quarterly meetings are held
safety in our area (especially in the 700 block of North in January, April, July and October.
Amphlett), reporting of general trash in our streets, Bertha Sanchez
directing residents concerns to the right city depart- Jane Williams
ments, and notifying residents of the availability of
low cost loans to improve homes, minor home repairs
King Center Events
and so forth. We've also encouraged the participation
Saturday, April 23: 34th Anniversary Eggstravaganza at
of North Central residents in becoming members of Central Park.
Pancake Breakfast 9-11am ($8 adults and $4 children)
Community Calendar Arts & Games 9 – 1pm
Saturday, April 23 HANCSM General Meeting Entertainment 9:30am, 11am & 12pm
9:30 to Noon King Center Parade 10:30am
Egg Hunts: We will offer four different hunts throughout
Saturday, April 23 Eggstravanza the day! For more information: (650) 522-7470
10 to 5 pm Central Park
Tuesday, May 3 Mail-in Ballots due Friday, May 13: Family Fun Night! 6:30-8:30 pm
for County Supervisor election All ages welcome FREE!
We’re inviting your entire family to join us at King Cen-
Friday, May 13 Family Fun Night ter’s 1st Annual Family Fun Night. This year’s theme will
6:30 to 8pm King Center be “The Super 70s Era”. Come dressed in your super 70s
Soul Stroll attire and you could win a prize. There will be far-out
Saturday, May 21
games, groovy arts and crafts, refreshments, entertainment
9am to 1pm Coyote Point Park
and a night of old fashion family fun.
June 11-19 San Mateo County Fair For more information: (650) 522-7473
Event Center Angela Miller Community Services Supervisor
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Poplar/US101/Humboldt, Project Update
As many residents who signed up for project email updates
are aware, the February 23rd evening workshop was unfor-
tunately delayed. Public Works will soon be announcing
the new workshop date. We encourage you to sign up for
email updates so you can receive the latest workshop news.
Log on to www.cityofsanmateo.org/poplar101. Or call
Sheri Costa-Bati, Public Works, 650.522.7334
Passport Services
Springtime means time to get ready for Summer trav-
els. Did you know that you can apply for a US passport at hood. Here are the Crime Trend Reports for the 1st quarter
our main San Mateo Library? Rather than waiting in line at in North Central Neighborhood:
the San Mateo Main Post Office; you can turn in your ap-
plication at the San Mateo Library during the
following times: Monday and Tuesday from
5:30-7:30 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM -
12:30 PM and 1:00-4:30 PM. You can pick
up application forms at the library or
download applications at:
www.travel.state.gov/passport. Bring original
versions of documentation to verify your U.S.
citizenship. Also check the website or ask the
library for the size photos you'll need.
For a list of acceptable documents and re-
quired forms, visit the U.S. State Department's
website: www.travel.state.gov/passport. Passport
Fees: Adults: $135 Children (under16): $105. Expedited • 300 block of North Eldorado (2/23/11)
Service: $60.00 additional + Express Mail fees.
Don't wait until the last minute; be prepared, be ready to
travel; have your current passport handy.
San Mateo County Supervisor Election May 3
This is a mail-in ballot only. Ballots must be received by
May 3rd at the election office on Tower Road. Ballots with
a postmark of May 3rd will NOT be counted.
Community Awareness
As you all know, Neighborhood Watch is a crime preven-
tion program that enlists the active participation of our
neighborhood members to help SMPD prevent and reduce
crime. The CERT (Community Emergency Response
Team) is made up of residents who are trained to take care
of the neighborhood in the aftermath of a major disaster,
when first responders are overwhelmed or unable to re-
spond. SMPD Chief Manheimer is urging each of us to
consider whether you are prepared. Check your earthquake
supplies and renew your plans and preparations. A good
source of information for personal and family preparedness
can be found at www.BeReady.org Local resources and
additional information about Neighborhood Watch and
‘CERT’ can be found on the City web at:
HOME Association of North Central San Mateo
www.cityofsanmateo.org. The devastating earthquake that
struck Japan with the associated Tsunami is a reminder to
us that we need to “BE READY, BE SAFE, and BE IN-
VOLVED”. The City is partnering with the San Mateo
United Homeowners Association to encourage residents to
be prepared and raise awareness through Neighborhood
Watch, Community Preparedness (CERT) programs and
our own neighborhood associations.
Last quarter I introduced everyone to the web-based appli-
cation of www.crimereports.com as a tool to provide up-to-
date crime data for incidents occurring in the neighbor-
There were five reported residential burglaries:
• 400 block of E. Santa Inez (1/3/11)
• 900 block of North Idaho (2/2/11)
• 200 block of State (2/6/11)
• 300 block of San Antonio (3/5/11)
• 100 block of North Grant (3/20/11)
There were six stolen vehicles:
• 200 block East Bellevue (1/10/11)
• 600 block North Claremont (1/12/11)
• 1000 block North Amphlett (1/20/11)
• 200 block on North Ellsworth (2/23/11)
• 500 block of State (3/17/11)
There were two alleged strong-arm (no weapon) robberies:
• 300 block of North Claremont (1/12/11)
• 600 block of Cypress (2/6/11)
There were two reported robberies involving a weapon.
HANSCM Board
www.HANCSM.wordpress.com
Jane Williams - Co-President: 342-6795
Bertha Sanchez - Co-President: 344-5021
Email: HANCSM@gmail.com
Sybil Bolivar - Secretary: 347-7443
Tina Robinson - Treasurer: 342-0938
Christine Alford - Bd Member: 685-7879
Joanne Bennett—Board Member: 340-9699
Debra Bratton - Board Member: 579-2720
Mike Caggiano - Board Member: 342-8244
Dorothy Chow - Board Member: 343-3894
Enrique Diaz - Board Member: 347-7418
Emanuel Huff - Board Member: 342-0102
Joshua Hugg - Board Member: 579-7369
Karen Jensen - Board Member: 375-8191
Ben Toy - Board Member: (415) 370-8491
Dianne Whitaker - Bd Member: 343-4340
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There were 20 reported auto burglaries: Be Ready, Be Save, Be Involved

• 700 block of North Amphlett (1/13/11)
• 400 block of Studio Circle (1/26/11)
The San Mateo Police Department is committed to the
Community Policing Philosophy of building relationships
and solving problems in our neighborhoods. Please help us
provide safe neighborhoods by reporting suspicious people
and circumstances. Keep a trusted neighbor informed if
your home will be unoccupied, look out for each other and
be concerned. Remember, always report crime and allow
the police to apprehend criminals.
Lieutenant Mike Brunicardi
SMPD, 200 Franklin Parkway, 94403
(650)522-7684 mbrunicardi@cityofsanmateo.org
Free Energy Assessment and Retrofit
Working with the City of San Mateo, the California Youth
Energy Services is offering free en-
ergy assessments for San
Mateans. They are hiring local
youths (age 15-22), training them to
be energy specialists to provide
residents of San Mateo a Green
House Call. They will install free
CFLs, new shower heads, faucet
aerators and powerstrips. They will also provide attic insu-
lation assessments and education on further ways to save
money on water and energy bills. Please join us at our
HANCSM GENERAL MEETING on April 23rd for a brief
presentation and how to sign up for this free energy audit.
This is the theme for our United Homeowners Association
for San Mateo. Each neighborhood association is encour-
aged to explore this theme at one of their meetings.
Sgt. Dave Norris of SMPD will discuss the importance
of Neighborhood Watch which is a partnership between
police and the community. Also learn more about Com-
munity Alerts and how to sign up for this important ser-
vice, to be kept informed.
Capt. Robert Cook of SM Fire will give a brief descrip-
tion of the Fire Department's Community Emergency Re-
sponse Team (CERT) Education Program and the bene-
fits that it can provide to community members interested in
helping their neighborhoods to be prepared in the event of
an emergency. We NEED more folks in NO. CENTRAL
TO SIGN UP FOR the CERT program. For the size of our
population (20,000), we have less than half a dozen folks
who have gone through the CERT program. For those who
might be interested, you can also learn about being a HAM
RADIO OPERATOR.
Given some of the natural disasters that have happened
recently, we should be more prepared.
Annual Soul Stroll Saturday, May 21 from 9 am - 1 pm.
Three separate courses at Coyote Point Park : 1, 3 and 5
miles. Walk Honoree is Bonnie St. John, a multi-medal
paralympic skier, author and business owner. Refresh-
ments, free T-shirt for participants, other gifts and lunch.
Pre-registration $15. Day of the event $20

Home Association of North Central San Mateo

JOIN NOW! In issues that affect our area, HANCSM acts as a powerful and unified voice. As a member, you will receive a
newsletter, attend informative meetings, and be represented at City and County meetings. You will also have the opportunity
to meet your neighbors in a spirit of cooperation and shared interest.

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HANCSM - Our Organization Welcomes Home Owners, Renters, Property and Business Owners
PUBLIC MEETING
Saturday, April 23, 2011
9:30 to Noon
King Center
(Monte Diablo and Fremont)
BE READY BE SAFE BE INVOLVED
Sgt. Dave Norris, SMPD
Capt. Robert Cook, SM Fire Dept.
Update on HSR (High Speed Rail)
SM Police Report - Lt. Mike Brunicardi
Opening of King Center Field, and more . .
Join our meeting, be involved.
Our neighborhood needs YOU!
Light refreshments will be served.
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TV Dumping
Lately, there has been a rash of TV dumping on the plant-
ing strips in parts of North Central. This is an ugly blight
in our neighborhood. Unwanted TVs, computers and
other electronic devices can be dropped off at the San
Carlos Recology site on Shoreline Avenue in San Carlos
or the Goodwill store on 25th Ave. in San Mateo at no
charge. Periodically there will be an electronic recy-
cling program at a school or church. Items can be left
free of charge. Please encourage folks to use these recy-
cling centers rather than just dumping the items in front
of other people's homes or on corners.
Outstanding Home Maintenance Contest
The winner for North Central is at 349 No. Grant
Street, owned by Gene Fleet. He will be honored at
the City Council meeting on April 4th, along with
other winners from various neighborhoods.