Town Meetings & News

The City Council held a Special Meeting / Study Session Wednesday, October 7th. The meeting was held virtual. To view the recording visit: Atherton YouTube Channel

The Rail Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be virtual. To view the agenda visit: Atherton Rail Committee Agenda

Town Hall/Permit Center - Holiday Closure

Town Hall/Contract Post Office and Permit Center will be closed on Monday, October 12th , in observance of Columbus Day.

Police Services will not be affected by this closure. We will resume the current modified in-person public contact hours on Tuesday, October 13th, which are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

For questions and information, please contact the Administration Department at 650-752-0500. For the non-emergency line, please contact the Police Administration at 650-688-6500.

November 3, 2020 Elections Update
Atherton Vote-by-Mail Drop box

Official Vote-by-Mail Ballots began mailing out on Monday, October 5, 2020. The Town of Atherton has an indoor Vote-by-Mail (VBM) drop box to assist voters with returning completed ballots.

The VBM drop box is at Town Administrative Offices (150 Watkins Avenue) available during business hours which are currently Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Beginning on Monday, 10/26 to 11/3 (Election Day) VBM Drop box hours will be extended from Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Below are a few FAQs specific to Atherton

Atherton Election FAQ's:

Voting - How can I Vote?

The San Mateo County Elections Division has prepared a comprehensive website to educate voters on all of the ways you can vote. Voters can complete and return your Vote-by-Mail ballot that was mailed to the address on file with the Elections Division or vote in person as early as October 5th at the available locations listed on the County website. To view a complete list of options and locations visit: San Mateo County Elections Website

Where is the Atherton Vote-by-Mail drop-box?

The Atherton Vote-by-Mail drop-box is located at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton CA, 94027 | Holbrook-Palmer Park within the Town Administrative Offices. This is an indoor drop-box and office hours are currently Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

There are outdoor Vote-by-Mail drop-boxes available 24-hours a day at:

Menlo Park City Hall – 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Redwood City - 555 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063

When will the Atherton Vote Center Open?

The Atherton Vote Center will open on October 31st through November 3rd, Election Day. It will be located at:

Menlo College, El Camino Hall - 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027

For a full list of all Voting Centers in San Mateo County for the November 3, 2020 Election visit the San Mateo County Elections website at www.smcacre.org/VoteCenters

Who are the Candidates for Atherton City Council?

For a full list of Atherton City Council candidates and candidate statements visit the Town election page at: www.ci.atherton.ca.us/568/November-3-2020

For any questions, please email: City Clerk, Anthony Suber at asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us or call the Main Office at 650-752-0500

San Mateo County Elections Vote by Mail

www.PenCleanEnergy.com/NewEV

Make the switch to a new electric car

The 2020 New EV Rebate Program will offer rebates of $1,000 towards the cost of a new fully electric vehicle (EV) and $700 for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) purchased by San Mateo County residents between Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. The 2020 program is limited to San Mateo County residents who have not previously purchased or leased an EV. This year’s program has been expanded and allows San Mateo County residents to purchase from a wider range of vehicle models and from sellers outside of the county, including online sellers. The rebate is limited to one per person and two per electricity account. Eligible vehicles are new EVs or PHEVs $45,000 or less.

Website: PenCleanEnergy.com/NewEV

Peninsula Clean Energy is also providing residents the opportunity to experience driving an EV with a $200 rebate toward the rental of an EV and assistance in setting up at-home or at-dealership test drives.

Coats for Kids

In partnership with Recology of San Mateo County the Town is pleased to share the Coats for Kids Program with residents.

This year’s Coats for Kids curbside collection will take place during the week of November 9^th -  November 13^th.

The Town will have collection containers at our Town Hall Administrative Offices at 150 Watkins Avenue in Holbrook Palmer Park.

For any questions, please email: Anthony Suber at  asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us or call the Main Office at 650-752-0500.

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know.... the Atherton Police Department shares communications with residents related to incidents within Town and other helpful information. To read the latest News Flash from the Police Department visit: Police Department News Flash

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