A community meeting to provide updates on the San Mateo improvement plans was held on September 18, 2025, at 5:30PM at the Sagebrush Sports Complex in San Pedro, Belize. The session aimed to inform residents about ongoing and upcoming developments in San Mateo, with a focus on infrastructure, urban development, and community well-being. San Pedro Town Council’s Valentine Rosado welcomed attendees, emphasizing San Mateo’s role as an exemplary community that represents diverse neighborhoods and hardworking residents. “We are doing design build… to shorten the process… to get infrastructure within San Mateo as soon as possible,” Escalante explained. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected], by phone at 822-4106, or through drop boxes located at the San Pedro Town Council.