City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager The month of November was a busy one for the Town of Colma and Colma City Council; after 2.5 years of remote/zoom City Council meetings, the City Council met in person in the Council Chamber at the November 9th meeting. It was great to be back in the … Continued
Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In September of 2022, we took 167 reports, slightly up from August which was 165, we arrested 60 people for 44 Misdemeanors and 16 Felonies, issued 181 criminal and traffic citations, and conducted 102 traffic enforcement stops. … Continued
City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager In mid-October, Council Member Diana Colvin submitted her notice of retirement to the City Council, citing that she would like to focus on her health. Council Member Colvin’s last day serving on the City Council was October 18, 2022. She stated, “Unfortunately, I can no longer give 100% … Continued
Flows To Bay, in partnership with Rain Water Solutions, has once again launched a limited-time rain barrel program. With this program, San Mateo County residents and businesses can purchase up to two high-quality, 50-gallon rain barrels for $80 each plus tax ($130 retail value). Ordering online, NOW OPEN at https://www.flowstobay.org/bulk-rain-barrel-program/ Important Note: All rain barrels MUST be … Continued
Regardless of what amount of rain we might get this winter, gardening in California now means contending with the risk of drought conditions. Join Flows To Bay’s free webinar to learn how we can bolster the health of our gardens to be able to withstand long dry periods.The webinar will take place online on Saturday, … Continued
Colma reduces greenhouse gas emission from electricity 98% since 2016 thanks to clean renewable energy provided by Peninsula Clean Energy! In 2016, Colma joined San Mateo County and all the other cities in the county to form Peninsula Clean Energy, and has chosen 100% renewable wind and solar to power all its municipal facilities. Read … Continued
Information in this report may not include all responses or participation of the Colma Police Department. Crimes Investigated In August of 2022, we took 165 reports, slightly up from July which was 146, we arrested 68 people for 55 Misdemeanors and 13 Felonies, issued 281 criminal and traffic citations, and conducted 132 traffic enforcement stops. … Continued
City Manager’s Update Brian Dossey, City Manager At the September 14th City Council meeting, the City Council awarded over $123,700 in grants to twenty-one San Mateo County non-profit organizations that serve our community. This has been an annual program that the Town has participated in for some time in an effort to make sure our … Continued
One of the easiest things you can do to make your home healthier and safer is to get natural gas (which is primarily methane, a fossil fuel) out of your home. It’s also one of the most effective ways to address climate change. At a free program called “How to Get Gas Out of Your … Continued
Join the 38th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and all month long! This cleanup event is a great way for families, friends, community groups, and schools to come together to help clean up creeks, parks, neighborhoods, and local beaches. Sign up for Coastal Cleanup Day 2022 reminder emails to stay updated about this event. … Continued
