Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold a Special Meeting / Study Session Wednesday, November 4th at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be virtual. To view the agenda visit: City Council Agenda

The Park and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be virtual. To view the agenda visit: Atherton Park and Rec Committee Agenda

The Environmental Programs Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 5th at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be virtual. To view the agenda visit: Atherton EPC Agenda

Atherton Disaster and Preparedness Team
www.getreadyatherton.org

A.D.A.P.T.

A.D.A.P.T. will host a virtual Community Meeting on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00 AM. Join to learn about the essential to-do's after a disaster strikes - Atherton style. There will be updates from A.D.A.P.T. leadership and the Atherton Police Department. To learn more visit:
A.D.A.P.T. Community Meeting

Happy Halloween

The Town wants to wish all a safe and happy Halloween and encourages residents to consider low-risk activities such as hosting a virtual party or costume showcase with friends and neighbors. We have prepared several safety tips and fun alternatives. To learn more please visit Halloween Safety Tips.

San Mateo County Vote Centers Locations:

www.smcacre.org/vote-center-hours-locations

November 3, 2020 Elections Update

Atherton Vote-by-Mail (VBM) 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 - 5:00 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

As of 10/30/2020 the San Mateo County Elections Department collected 1108 ballots from the Atherton Drop-Box.

Atherton Vote Center:

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

You can also access an FAQ's from the Town on Elections items by visiting: Atherton Election FAQ's

Election Day Security:

Concerns across the County have been raised regarding safety at voting locations and for election related protests or civil unrest. Within San Mateo County there have been no indications of safety concerns at voting locations and no information related to any planned election related protests. Chief Steve McCulley had the following message to residents and neighbors:

"The Atherton Police Department will be at full staff on Election Day and will be working closely with other law enforcement in San Mateo County to ensure a safe voting experience for all."

San Mateo County - Orange Tier

COVID-19 Update

The State of California announced the easing of certain restrictions on activities in San Mateo County which took effect on Wednesday, October 28th. The County moved into the less restrictive "Orange Tier" in the state's four-tier, color-coded plan.

This means there some reductions on prohibited activities with modifications. To learn more visit the San Mateo County press release click here.

www.PenCleanEnergy.com/NewEV

Community GHG Reductions and Savings

Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) shared that together we have reduced greenhouse gas emissions from electricity across San Mateo County by an estimated 70%.

The Town of Atherton has 98% of local residents and businesses that are getting cleaner energy from PCE for estimated savings of over $350,000. We encourage you to read the community benefits fact sheet by visiting www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/community-impact/

Peninsula Clean Energy is 100% GHG-Free in January 2021 and has a host of exciting programs and incentives for residents. To learn more visit www.peninsulacleanenergy.com

Peninsula Clean Energy

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 Office of Supervisor David J. Canepa will host an virtual event, Age Friendly Cities on November 12th at 5:30 PM. This community discussion aimed at making San Mateo County more accessible, better, and more enjoyable for residents, especially older adults. To register visit: https://linktr.ee/davidjcanepa

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