Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold a Study Session on Wednesday, March 1st at 4 PM. To view the agenda visit: City Council Agenda

The City Council Refuse & Recycling Standing Committee will meet on Thursday, March 2nd at 9:00 AM. To view the agenda visit: Refuse & Recycling Agenda

The City Council Centennial Standing Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 1st at 1:00 PM. To view the agenda visit: Centennial Agenda

The Park and Recreation Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 1st at 6:30 PM. To view the agenda visit: Park and Rec Agenda

To view meeting videos of The Town of Atherton Committees and Commissions visit: Atherton YouTube

Click Here For Agenda

Power Outage and Storm Incident Updates

Power Outage & Storm Incidents Updates

The City Manager's Office has provided updates via the Town website and alert center regarding power outages and storm incidents. We encourage residents to view the website and subscribe to our notification channels (click here).

Latest Update (click here):

According to the PG&E Outage Website there are a few small pockets of outages that remain in Atherton (approximately 100 customers). PG&E notes anticipated restoration by late this evening (2/24). PG&E has advised that they are aware of all outages and repairs are either in progress or crews have been assigned to assess and report so that crews can be assigned.

Join a Committee

The Town of Atherton has 7 Committees and Commissions:

Audit and Finance
Bicycle and Pedestrian - 1 Vacancy
Environmental Programs - 2 Vacancies
Park and Recreation
Planning Commission - 1 Vacancy
Rail
Transportation - 1 Vacancy

To learn more or apply to serve on a Town Committee - Click Here.

Click Here To Apply!

Housing Element News & Information

The Town certified, adopted and submitted its Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Housing Cycle to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review on January 31, 2023. Comments are anticipated in 60 days.

The Town recently released a letter notifying property owners within a 500-foot radius of the Gilmore House within Holbrook-Palmer Park. To review the letter click here.

To learn more about what was included in the plan or the process click here.

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey

The Town has released a survey to help us structure our ADU Program in support of the Housing Element Update process.

Please take a moment to complete our ADU Survey that will assist the Town in its presentation to the State HCD as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element process

For more details, visit the Town's Housing Webpage. To stay engaged on Town topics and issues, sign up for the Town's E-News here

January Storm News & Information

FEMA Individual Assistance

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program provides direct financial assistance to residents impacted by the January 2023 storms whose related costs are not covered by insurance. Eligible cost categories include temporary housing, repair/replacement of owner-occupied homes, repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, or funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care, and funerals.
Residents can apply at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Sustainable News & Information

The Atherton Environmental Programs Committee and City Council invite residents / local landscapers to join the Atherton Electric and Battery Landscaping Equipment Training and Demonstration on March 29, 2023, from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm at Town Center.

Registration for this free event: https://agza.net/atherton-workshop/

To Register Click Here

Earth Day 2023 - We Love Our Earth Festival

The Town of Atherton and the Atherton Environmental Programs Committee are partnering with cities, schools, and community-based organizations from across the peninsula for an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22nd at Menlo Atherton Highschool from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Attendees will enjoy:

Let us know you'll be there by registering on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-love-our-earth-festival-tickets-536077290607.

If you are interested in volunteering to support the event, please fill out this form.

To read more about what the event will have visit the website by clicking here.

Annual Waste Wise Event

Join us for the Town's Annual Waste Wise Event on Saturday, April 8th from 10 AM - 1 PM at Holbrook-Palmer Park.

Questions? Email Management Analyst, Rachael Londer at rlonder@ci.atherton.ca.us

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Knox Playschool

For the 2023-24 school year, Playschool in Holbrook-Palmer Park is offering a 5 day a week preschool program, M-F, 8:30-2:00 pm for children aged 2 – 5 years old. There will be an extended care option on Monday-Thursday from 2:00-5:00 pm.

They have also added a Monday/Wednesday 9:00-12:00 option for the youngest preschoolers (minimum age 2).

There is a parent participation class for toddlers (12-24 months) on Friday mornings from 9:30-11:00.

Playschool runs from September to mid-June and the schedule is based on Menlo Park School District’s traditional calendar.

Summer Camp starts the last weeks of June and runs through early August.

Please contact them at 650-325-1623 or athdirector@knoxplayschools.com for information for the school year or for summer camp or to schedule a visit.

https://www.knoxplayschools.com/

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

Create a Family Emergency Plan Where will you go? How will you communicate if you are separated? Have you identified escape routes? Where will you shut off gas, should you turn it off or on? Create an evacuation plan and a communications plan. (see getreadyatherton.org or details and lots of answers)

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

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... you can follow Atherton Police Crime Activity. To review click here.

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