Town Meetings & News

The City Council will NOT hold any scheduled meetings in August. The next scheduled meeting is a Study Session on September 6th. The Town will published that agenda no later than Friday, Sept. 2nd. When that agenda is published it can be viewed at: City Council Agenda.

The Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on August 24th at 6:00 PM. To view the agenda visit: Planning Commission Agenda.

Town Committee Application

Housing Element Update

Housing Element Update News

The City Council authorized the release of the Housing Element to HCD at the July 27th meeting. To learn more about the released Housing Element - Click Here.

Citizens Academy

Citizens Academy 2022

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. Training will be in an “academy setting” with a few hands-on exercises designed to give the participant a more realistic sense of what it’s like to work as a peace officer.

Participation in the Academy requires a commitment of one full day and early evening (7:00 am – 5:00 pm). The Academy will occur on October 1, 2022 at the Police Department (80 Fair Oaks Lane). Food will be provided for participants.

To learn more visit: Citizens Academy

Foodware Aware Program Resources

Food Facilities within Town are required to transition away from single-use plastic foodware to reusable and compliant natural fiber-based alternatives as of March 25, 2022.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Reusable is the BEST option.

Dishware you keep, wash, and reuse saves money and the planet.

Compostable fiber-based items are compliant.

Paper and paper-like items like wood and sugarcane can break down into usable compost.

Plastic and “compostable” plastic are NOT allowed.

Single-use plastic items are rapidly polluting our oceans, and many will no longer be permitted in Atherton. That includes “compostable” plastics (a.k.a. bioplastics, PLA, etc.).

Accessories only by request.

Single-use accessories must be distributed unbundled (i.e., separate individual forks, napkins, condiments, straws, etc.) and upon request only by the consumer and/or provided at dispensers.

If you have questions, please contact the Foodware Aware Program Team:

Email: foodware@smcgov.org
Hotline: 888-442-2666

Sustainable News & Information

Air Quality and Sustainability:

The Town is committed to doing its part to create a more sustainable future. The Town's Climate Action Plan set a 2020 Goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 15% below the Town's 2005 levels.

You can sign up to learn when Spare the Air Day alerts are released by visiting BAAQMD website.

To read more about air quality and sustainability visit the released News Flash - click here.

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

Preparing for a disaster is equally about mindset as it is about supplies. To have a confident mindset, attend our Saturday monthly meetings. But when it comes to supplies, you should have bags/bins filled with supplies in at least three locations: your vehicle, near your front door, and in a robust cache on your property.

For more information and tips, visit: www.getreadyatherton.org

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... Applications are being accepted for San Mateo County Youth Climate Ambassador Program?

• For its fourth year, the YCA program is calling on all 9-12th grade students in San Mateo County to sharpen their leadership skills by becoming a Youth Climate Ambassador.

• During this eight-month long program, students will attend monthly workshops that cover a variety of climate change-related topics while also developing and implementing a community or school impact project.

• This program is a partnership of the County’s Office of Sustainability, San Mateo County Office of Education, Peninsula Clean Energy, Acterra, and Citizen’s Environmental Council.

• Interested students are encouraged to apply before Sept. 4 online

at tinyurl.org/YCACohort4Application

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