Town Meetings & News

Audit and Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 9 at 2:00 PM. View the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting by clicking here.

The City Council will have a Special Meeting - Study Session on January 10 at 4:00 PM. View the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting by clicking here.

The Park and Recreation Committee will have a Special Meeting on January 10 at 6:30 PM. To view the agenda, click here.

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

Photo of the City Manager and a screenshot of the first page of the December Report

Hear from a Seismologist at ADAPT's Community Meeting this Saturday, Jan. 6

New year, new opportunities to get emergency ready! Hear from a seismologist at ADAPT's community meeting this Saturday, January 6, at 9 AM in the Council Chambers (80 Fair Oaks Ln). 

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the science of earthquakes and how to be best prepared. Guest speaker Steve Walter, retired Seismologist for the Earthquake Science Center at the United States Geological Survey (USGS), will discuss the latest findings in monitoring and predicting earthquake activity.

More info on ADAPT at getreadyatherton.org

New Year, New Leaf Blower!

Gas leaf blowers are so last year. With the start of 2024, say goodbye to noisy leaf blowers and hello to savings! Start the year off with the Town of Atherton's Leaf Blower Rebate Program!

How our program works:

Purchase a qualifying electric or battery-powered leaf blower from a local retailer or online.
Submit your rebate application online here or click here to download application to drop off/mail along with your proof of purchase.
Receive a rebate of up to $250 on your new, quieter leaf blower!

Benefits:

Contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.
Reduce noise pollution in our beautiful town.
Enjoy the convenience of an easy to power leaf blower.
Be ready for the gas leaf blower ban starting on July 1, 2024.

Act fast! This limited-time offer is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 65 $250 rebates remaining. Make the switch today and be a part of making Atherton a greener community!

For more information and to apply, visit the Town's website here.

Landscaper using an electric leaf blower

Did You Know?

The Atherton Arts Foundation has new offerings for 2024? New classes include sewing for kids and adults, art on the go, and knittting. Plus, community favorite classes in botanical arts, felting and drawing are back! Get signed up at www.athertonartsfoundation.org

A collage of community members taking art classes with the Atherton Arts Foundation

Photos courtesy of Dorothy Hunter

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