Continuing a neighborhood tradition, Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association will again host our National Night Out Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 4, from 6pm to 8pm.
National Night Out is designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships, heighten crime prevention awareness and help build connections within our community.
This is a great opportunity to meet your Rosemary Gardens neighbors as well as local government and San Jose Police Department representatives.
There will be lots of fun and games … and free ice cream! Who doesn’t like ice cream on a warm August evening? Best of all, this is free to all residents of Rosemary Gardens! Come join us.
- Where: Rosemary Gardens Park
- Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Time: 6pm – 8pm
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Neighborhood Dumpster Day
October 17, 2026 — starting at 8am
Cluttered closets cramping your style? Old furniture to get rid of? This is your chance to dispose of unwanted household items for free! Line up early, bins fill up fast. Be ready to show proof of Rosemary Gardens residency.
Sponsored by Councilmember Michael Mulcachy‘s Office.
Rosemary Gardens Holds Annual All-Member Meeting and Board Elections
On March 18, Rosemary Gardens neighbors gathered at the Bachrodt Elementary School library for our annual all-member meeting. We had a strong turnout, with roughly 25–30 neighbors in attendance, and were joined by guest speakers from the San José Police Department and our District 6 City Councilmember Michael Mulcachy.
Councilmember Michael Mulcahy speaks with Rosemary Gardens Residents at the annual meeting
Changes to SJPD assignments
SJPD shared an overview of upcoming changes to how police resources will be assigned across neighborhoods. Rather than having one “beat cop” assigned to a specific neighborhood area, officers will now be responsible for responding throughout the broader district. For Rosemary Gardens, that district stretches from downtown San José to Alviso. The goal of this shift is to better align police resources with real-time needs across the area.
Reported crimes determine future resource allocation
One of the clearest takeaways from SJPD was the importance of reporting crime and suspicious activity through the proper channels. Neighbors were encouraged to call 911 for emergencies and 311 for non-emergencies. These reports help determine where police resources are needed. SJPD also noted that reports through Crime Stoppers do not feed into the same resource-allocation data in the same way.
Technology & safety program updates
SJPD also provided updates on technology and safety programs. License plate reader (LPR) data is managed by SJPD and is not shared or accessible outside the department. Residents who would like to voluntarily grant SJPD access to home security camera footage in case of a nearby emergency can learn more at Connect San Jose. You can also learn more about the department’s use of the Fusus platform for real-time response to incidents.
Councilmember Michael Mulcachy also encouraged Rosemary Gardens residents to reach out to his office when issues come up. He noted that his office had only heard from one Rosemary Gardens resident over the past year, and emphasized that constituent reports are often the first step in getting neighborhood concerns addressed. His office can assist with issues such as blighted vehicles, park concerns, and suggestions for neighborhood improvements. Residents can contact the District 6 office at [email protected].
As part of the annual meeting, we also held elections for the Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association Board. The existing board members were re-elected, and two additional neighbors expressed interest in getting involved and have since joined the board.
Our current board members are:
- President: Corry Addison
- Vice President: Kenny DiRubio
- Treasurer: Paula Harbor
- Secretary: Annelise Bazar
- Directors: Reid Burke, Kevin Chaney, Melinda Hoppe, Tyler Shultz, Victoria Varvel
Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and continues to help make Rosemary Gardens a more connected and active neighborhood. We’re excited for the year ahead!
Dude, where’s my tree?
If you’ve been by Rosemary Gardens Park recently, you may have noticed a major change: the large oak tree near the playground and swing area has been removed.
Like many neighbors, the RGNA Board was surprised and saddened to see this change. After hearing concerns from neighbors, Victoria from the RGNA Board reached out to the city and ask what was happening. Through Councilmember Mulcahy’s office, we confirmed that the tree was being removed because of a structural emergency and an imminent risk of failure. An arborist had identified a large fracture running down the center of the tree, making removal necessary for public safety.
While losing the tree is disappointing, we appreciate the quick response from Councilmember Mulcahy’s office and the clarification that this was not a routine removal or aesthetic decision.
We’ll continue following up with the City around the possibilities of replacing the tree and will share updates as we learn more. In the meantime, thank you to the neighbors who raised the issue quickly and helped make sure we got answers.
5th Annual Spring Cheer was a success
Even though a little rain arrived toward the end of the event, attendees enjoyed a couple of fun-filled hours of arts & crafts, lawn games, popcorn, and great conversation with neighbors. Some of the biggest hits this year were the new stomp rocket and making colorful pinwheels!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports our neighborhood by contributing the optional annual $20 membership. Your generosity helps make community events like this possible.
We loved spending the morning with all of you and can’t wait to do it again. See you next April!
San Jose 311
San Jose’s 311 service is the hub for reporting non-emergency issues and accessing many city services. Offered via phone, the San Jose 311 website, or a mobile app, it streamlines requests such as abandoned vehicles, graffiti, illegal dumping, potholes, streetlight outages, sewer & water concerns and more!
San Jose 311 also lets residents manage garbage and recycling services: reporting missed collections, scheduling free junk pickup, or resolving container issues, such as damaged recycling bins.