Town Meetings & News

The City Council held a meeting on June 16th and the next meeting will be on Wed, July 7th at 4 PM. To watch the last meeting recording visit: AthertonYouTube

The Park and Recreation Committee will hold a Regular meeting on Wednesday, June 7th at 6:30 PM. To view the agenda when it is published visit: Park and Rec Agenda

APD Community Meeting - 6/29/2021 @ 6 PM

Atherton Police Department Community Meeting:
Tuesday, June 29th @ 6 PM

On Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 6:00 pm, we will be hosting a Zoom Community Safety meeting to discuss our recent burglaries, ways you can help prevent from being victimized by a burglary, detailed information about recent deployment of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras in Town, and general police operations.

Chief McCulley prepared a letter to residents addressing the APD crime prevention efforts and goals of strengthening the departments partnership with residents. The letter also shares burglary prevention information and statistics to read the full letter - click here.

How to Join The Community Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87337054835?pwd=bXltM0llZE1QSWdFaVNVdURyK0Z1UT09

Meeting ID: 873 3705 4835

Passcode: 362236

Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

July 4th Closure Notice

On Monday, July 5th Town Hall / Contract Post Office / Permit Center will be closed in honor of the July 4th Holiday. Normal business will resume the following day, Tuesday, July 6th.

Atherton Police Department News

Atherton National Night Out - 8/3/2021

The Atherton Police Department are planning the National Night Out celebration that will be hosted on Tuesday, August 3rd.

When: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 @ 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: Holbrook-Palmer Park

Events & Activities:

• Bouncy play areas for kids

• Face Painters

• Balloon Twister

• California Highway Patrol - Helicopter Landing

• Library Activities

• Live Music

• Police DARE Car

• Fire Truck & Fire Drones and more

Police Department Citizens Academy - October 30th

What is a "Citizens' Police Academy?"
The Citizens' Police Academy is a one-day citizen engagement program that is designed to provide Atherton residents with first-hand information about how their Police Department works.

Participation in the Academy requires a commitment of one full day and early evening (7:00 am – 6:00 pm). The Academy will occur on October 30, 2021 at the Holbrook Palmer Park Main House (150 Watkins Avenue).

The instruction will be provided primarily by both sworn and non-sworn staff from the Atherton Police Department’s Patrol detail, Dispatch, Property and Evidence, K9, and Investigations.

What Subjects are Included:
• Dispatch and the patrol call
• Investigations
• DA and the Criminal Justice System
• Crisis Intervention Training
• Taser – Use of Force – Less Lethal
• Traffic - Impaired Driving
• Canine history and demonstration
• Police Technology Tools
• Security Systems and Cameras
• Force options Simulator

Attendance at the October 30, 2021 Academy is limited. We will accept the first 25 applications so that class size allows for better interaction and hands-on training. If there is a high level of interest, other dates will be identified in 2022. To attend, you must be at least 21 years old, be an Atherton resident, and not have any felony convictions.

How to Apply: Jennifer Frew @ 650-752-0503 or via email at jfrew@ci.atherton.ca.us. The deadline is September 10, 2021.

Torch Run 2021

The #APD participated in the Special Olympic fund raising Torch Run. To learn more about the Torch Run - click here.

www.getreadyatherton.org

A.D.A.P.T Emergency Preparedness Tips

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and
emergencies. Keep at least one first-aid kit in your home and one in your car. Store your kits
someplace easy to get to and out of the reach of young children. Make sure children old enough to understand the purpose of the kits know where they’re stored.

A.D.A.P.T is also planning its 5th Annual Community Emergency Drill.
When: Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 AM
Where: Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton
**There will be PIZZA

To learn more visit: www.getreadyatherton.org

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... The City Council voted to approve the FY 21/22 budget. The new Town Center will be completed by Fall 2021 and budget includes details related to those costs. To read the full budget - Click Here.

City Clerk Anthony Suber
asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us

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