Sweet Treats looks empty and sad. Gary was always so generous when we needed treats for our brownie troup and our school. Thanks Gary and we wish you luck!
– Written by Fiona
Month: January 2005
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Once again, our little Broadway is showing us the way!
According to the San Francisco Examiner, Irene Preston, of Preston's Candies thought of the idea of donating 25% of her sales during a three-day period and hopes to make $1,000 for the tsunami cause. Our Mayor of Broadway and the other merchants thought it was a great idea and donations can be dropped off at AVR Realty on Broadway. The proceeds will be sent to the Red Cross on Monday.
As a family trying to decide which charity would be the best one to donate to, the Red Cross, via Broadway, would be a great decision!
– Written by Fiona
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The Daily Journal has a piece about the Burlingame Historical Society and their need to raise money for a new museum in the train station. The City of Burlingame will not be helping in this endeavor so it is imperative for the Society to fundraise to pay the utilities, shelving, etc.
Checks can be mailed to:
Burlingame Train Station Museum Fund
The Burlingame Historical Society
P.O. Box 144,
Burlingame, CA 94011-0144A museum in our train station – how perfect is that!
– Written by Fiona
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According to the Daily Journal today, Caltrain will inform us at the January 18th council meeting how they have solved the parking problem which "allows all parties to maintain parking at current levels". I hope they have helped the small businesses backing on to the tracks.
As far as Harvey is concerned, there is a huge empty old cars-for-sale parking lot on California and Bayswater. Let's hope he can use that for his cars.
– Written by Fiona
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What ever happened to school starting the school year in September?
The San Mateo Union High School District is pushing for a 2005 school calendar that may begin as early as August 15! This action would require high school students at BHS to start school at least two weeks before Burlingame Elementary schools. The push for the early start date comes from pressure for higher test scores and a desire to complete the first semester before the winter break.
What happens to families with students enrolled in Burlingame Elementary schools and also at BHS? In unified school districts all levels of instruction start on the same date, allowing families to have common vacation time and similar days off school.
Whatever happened to starting school after September 1 and giving families the opportunity to enjoy the great August weather as a time for family vacations? Should Burlingame High School and the Burlingame Elementary Schools share the same calendar? Is the SMUHSD Board and Administration too far ahead of its constituents?
2004 SMUHSD feeder schools start dates
San Bruno Park August 31
Millbrae Elementary September 7
Burlingame Elementary September 1
Hillsborough Elementary August 25
San Mateo Foster City August 30
– Written by JC
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Put it on your calendar:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND at 6:00-7:45 pm at the LITTLE FOX, REDWOOD CITY.
The speaker will be Denise Conley and the subject: "The Economics of Mixed Use: A New Opportunity for Downtown Development".Communities by Design, who sponsors these forums, is a nonprofit organization which also produces "customized training sessions for local elected officials, planning commissioners, engineers and community leaders". Their seminars are very thought-provoking, creative and by the end of the evening you come out thinking – "shoot, if Redwood City can do it, why can't Burlingame?"
Sadly there were only two Burlingame officials who attended last night's meeting, a council member (one guess which one!) and a traffic commissioner. Maybe the next seminar might be one that our officials might want to attend – perhaps even Safeway even though they said in their letter to council that they had "alot of experience in doing mixed use projects nationwide". If our city people really want to get aducated, contact Communities by Design at bliedstr@pacbell.net and they will "help local decision makers on topics as community visioning"
A plate of nachos, a glass of wine, the Little Fox and exciting new ideas are a great way to realise what can be done with just a little bit of …. (there goes that word again!) leadership!
– Written by Fiona
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Why is Joe Galligan making such a fuss about the supposed inadequacy of the PG&E public Open Houses? He was no where to be found when the actual work to get a better deal on the transmission lines was happening. Now when things have been decided, apparently to the satisfaction of the people who were most involved, Galligan is trying to stir the pot. But the stew is cold and ready for the refrigerator. Galligan is a shameless headline-chaser. It must be an election year.
– Written by anson
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After wondering whether Burlingame has become the location for too many altercations and assaults recently, the Daily Journal has written an article today on that subject.
Three establishments seem to have had problems – Fanny & Alexander, Blush and Hola. Palo Alto has found an interesting solution by providing a taxi stop close to the nightclub so patrons can find a ride, a restroom and a place to sit. They also have more open discussions with their police department.
What a strange world when some of these fights start with a comment about how "someone is dressed or leaning against somebody's car". Starbucks used to have fight problems, do they still?
Hope these businesses can somehow find a solution with the help of our great Police Department who are always there to help.
– Written by Fiona
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Healthy Streets for Healthy People
The Little Fox Theatre ,
Downtown Redwood City
6:00 PM to 7:45 PMBicycle and pedestrian expert DAN BURDEN will be speaking at The Forum at Redwood City: A Continuing Conversation on City Design? on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005, from 6:00 – 7:45pm! Don't miss this exciting discussion on Healthy Streets for Healthy People Best Practices in Retrofitting Our Best and Worst Streets. Please join us for a provocative presentation on how to bring back full and vital health to our neighborhood and town center streets.
These forums are usually very exciting in a beautiful location (the Little Fox)with great speakers. Howard Avenue could be considered one of our "worst" streets and it will be interesting to find out what advice they would give to make this one of our better pedestrian streets.
Even though the CBB has sponsored some very exciting forums in the past, our city and/or Chamber of Commerce should be taking a lesson from Redwood City's example!
– Written by Fiona
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All Daily Voice lovers may enjoy reading a new San Mateo county political blog that has just gone live. Called "Peninsula Politics" it purports to provide insider information, commentary, and a forum for discussion regarding hot political news in San Francisco and San Mateo County. It unfortunately doesn't reveal who is behind this cyber rag, and unlike the Burlingame Voice it doesn't allow for anyone to create new entries. I guess you have to be an insider to do that!
– Written by admin
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