Town Meetings & News

The City Council held a Regular Meeting on December 15th at 6 PM. To watch the full meeting visit: AthertonYouTube. You can also watch other Council Meetings or Town Committee meetings.

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The City Council selected Rick DeGolia to serve as Mayor and Bill Widmer to serve as Vice Mayor for the 2022 year.

The next Council meeting will be Wednesday, January 12, 2022. We wish you a Happy Holiday Season and New Year!

Town Committee Recruitment

There are two (2) vacancies on Town Committees. The Audit and Finance Committee - term expiring on June 2022 and Environmental Programs Committee - term expiring June 2023.

To apply complete an application by clicking here.

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Holiday Season Burglary Prevention Message

Atherton Police Department News & Information

Thieves and burglars know people are shopping for and accumulating merchandise in their homes to help make their holiday celebration special. Making time to practice crime prevention strategies should be part of your holiday preparations to help keep your season bright. Always remove valuables from your vehicles and keep your vehicle locked, no matter where it is parked or how long you will be leaving it unattended. If you cannot remove valuables from the vehicle, keep them out of sight from prying eyes. Keep the area around your home well-lit and easily seen. Thieves go to great lengths to avoid being seen as they work to steal your things.

Making it as difficult as possible to hide around your vehicles or residences will deter thieves. Secure your home with quality deadbolts on all entrances and keep them locked when you are away. Pay special attention to doors into your homes that are not visible from the road or a neighbor’s residence. Burglars often look for these entrances to break into your home without being noticed. Consider installing an alarm system and having it monitored for free by our Police Dispatch Center. To learn more visit the Seasonal Burglary Prevention message by clicking here.

May your holiday season be a joyous and safe time for you and your family. From all of us at the Atherton Department of Police, Happy Holidays!

Steven D McCulley, Chief of Police

SHOP WITH A COP 2021

The 2021 Shop with a Cop Program hosted 9 winners this year for a shopping spree.

Holiday Closure Notice

Town Hall / Contract Post Office / Permit Center will be closed beginning Friday, 12/24 through December 31st.

There will be no impact on Police Services, which remain 24/7.

Town Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Town held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this past Saturday. We have posted several photos of the event below and will be adding more to the Town Photo Gallery in the coming weeks to share. We look forward to bringing out the whole community for the Spring 2022 Grand Opening where we will present the full project including the new Library and Historic Council Chambers.

www.getreadyatherton.org/

A.D.A.P.T Prevention Tip

It is recommended that you keep at least a 7-day supply of food in your home at all times, just in case a disaster disrupts your ability to go to the supermarket.

Get more tips at A.D.A.P.T by clicking here

PCE ANNUAL REVIEW

Peninsula Clean Energy prepared a year in review for 2021. Since Peninsula Clean Energy was formed, they have reduced carbon emissions from electricity generation by 96% while saving customers $72 million in electric costs. This past year they introduced or expanded several energy programs, completed agreements for the procurement of hundreds of megawatts of clean power, supported school education programs and more. Learn about the energy highlights of 2021 in the latest article. To read the full list of highlights click here.

Caltrain

Caltrain Construction Updates - December 18 to December 24, 2021

Atherton
No work is anticipated this week in Atherton.

Menlo Park
On December 18 to December 24, Caltrain will be working during the night to install equipment on poles. Night work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

During work hours at the Menlo Park station all passengers will board and de-board from the same platforms. Please look for the signs to indicate which platform to use. If you have any questions, feel free to call Caltrain Customer Service at 1.800.660.4287.

Caltrain Electrification
Caltrain Electrification is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization program which will electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco's 4th and King Caltrain Station to approximately the Tamien Caltrain Station.

The primary purpose of Caltrain Electrification is to improve Caltrain system performance, reduce long-term environmental impact by reducing noise, improving regional air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. An electrified Caltrain system would better address Peninsula commuters' vision of increased service and improved travel times in an environmentally friendly and reliable way. This also is expected to help accommodate increase system ridership through improved system operations.

For information on upcoming community construction update meetings, please visit the Caltrain Electrification Project events page at www.CalMod.org/Events.

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... All residential alarm systems require an initial, $100 one-time permit and an annual $50 renewal fee? The annual permit renewal invoice will be issued in January 2022. If you have questions call the Atherton Police Dispatch Center at 650.688.6500

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

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