San Carlos Airport Launches FAA Noise Study

The public is invited to learn more at an open house meeting Thursday. By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff) - April 18, 2017 5:56 pm ET San Carlos Airport Launches FAA Noise Study SAN CARLOS, CA – The San Carlos Airport is holding an open-house style public meeting this Thursday to inform the community about a new federally funded noise study and explain how it differs from a separate, earlier aircraft disturbance evaluation The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study is intended to promote aircraft noise control and land use compatibility. It is the only FAA study conducted primary for the benefit of airport neighbors and its goals are identifying current and projected noise levels in the airport area; proposing strategies to reduce the impacts of aircraft noise through changes in aircraft operations or airport facilities; and, in undeveloped areas encouraging zooming compatible with noise such as agricultural or industrial. The study is expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will receive final recommendations for consideration and after its approval the final study will be sent to the FAA for its approval. As part of the process, the County of San Mateo — which owns and operates the airport — will hold four workshops and Thursday night’s public hearing. The meeting is an open house format allowing attendees to drop in anytime. Get free real-time news alerts from the San Carlos Patch. Enter email address SUBSCRIBE As part of its ongoing efforts to ease noise impacts on residents, the County of San Mateo in March 2016 also undertook its own aircraft disturbance study to evaluate the possibility of restricting he number of flights into and out of the airport for some aircraft and imposing an evening curfew. The Board of Supervisors will likely consider noise mitigation measures, including the proposed curfew and restrictions, in July. The upcoming open house is Thursday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Those unable to attend may still access the materials from the meeting at http://sancarlosnoise.airportstudy.com

San Carlos Library Offering Free 'Check It Out!' Energy, Water Saving Toolkits

Library officials say the toolkits can help residents conserve water, use less electricity and save money by taking a few simple actions. By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff) - April 26, 2017 2:38 pm ET San Carlos Library Offering Free 'Check It Out!' Energy, Water Saving Toolkits SAN MATEO, CA —Beginning April 25, county library users can borrow a “Check It Out!” Energy and Water Savings Toolkit from any community public library in San Mateo County. Outfitted with tools, supplies, measuring devices and a user-friendly guide, the toolkits can help residents conserve water, use less electricity and save money by taking a few simple actions. The toolkits contain both supplies that users can keep—including an LED lightbulb, weatherstripping, outlet gaskets and low-flow faucet aerators and showerhead—as well as a variety of tools to measure and correct electricity overuse, heat loss and water leaks. An illustrated user guide provides step-by-step instructions to save energy and water, without sacrificing comfort. “Libraries are places of learning and empowerment, so these toolkits are a perfect addition to our collection,” said Anne-Marie Despain, Library Services Director for San Mateo County Libraries, “we’re very proud and excited to partner with the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability to offer these tools for energy literacy and sustainability to our community.” Anyone with a valid library card in San Mateo County can check out a toolkit, just as they would a book or DVD. Over 70 toolkits are available countywide and can be checked out for three weeks. The toolkits are an initiative of the County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability, in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries, the Peninsula Library System, and the City/County Association of Governments. The toolkits were funded by California utility payers through their local utility company.

Peninsula dine-out night benefits Meals on Wheels

More than 40 Peninsula restaurants will donate 10 percent of dinner proceeds May 9 to “Dine Out for Meals on Wheels.” The effort, coordinated by Peninsula Volunteers Inc., features chef-driven restaurants such as Jesse Cool’s Flea Street Cafe in Menlo Park, Manuel Martinez’s LV Mar and La Viga in Redwood City, Donato Scotti’s Donato Enoteca in Redwood City. Casual eateries figure prominently on the list, with three Amici’s pizzerias (Menlo Park, San Mateo, Redwood City) and six Celia’s Mexican Restaurant locations (from Daly City south to Palo Alto) participating. Find details and the names and addresses of all restaurants at www.penvol.org/dineout/.

2017 Bike to Work Day - May 11th!

4/25/2017 The Bay Area's Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 11th and the City of San Carlos will be participating by hosting an Energizer Station at the San Carlos Train Depot along El Camino Real from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Hop on your bike and encourage your friends to do the same. Then stop by for coffee and treats as well as a tote bag stuffed with useful biking information and helpful bicycling items (while supplies last). For additional information visit the http://www.youcanbikethere.com/ web site.