Town Meetings & News

The City Council will have its next meeting on July 16, 2025 at 6 PM. The agenda has not been is published, when it has been published you can view it here.

The Audit & Finance Committee will have its next meeting on July 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The agenda is published and you can view it here.

Town Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Police services will be unimpacted.

This Week in Atherton Online

Fourth of July Safety Tips
Atherton Summer Movies
City Manager Monthly Matters Report - July 2025
SMC Junior Ranger

San Mateo County Sheriff Safety Tips

As the Fourth of July approaches, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and local first responders are reminding the community about the dangers of fireworks and the penalties for illegally possessing or using them in San Mateo County.

• Fireworks pose serious fire hazards and can also frighten pets, children and individuals affected by trauma.

• Whether it’s sparklers, firecrackers or Roman candles, all fireworks are illegal in unincorporated areas of San Mateo County and in most cities.

• Community members are reminded of the County’s fireworks ordinance, which was strengthened in 2023 to increase penalties for those caught possessing or using illegal fireworks. Click here to read the ordinance.

• Fireworks are prohibited at all 24 San Mateo County Parks.

• To report illegal fireworks activity, call the Sheriff’s Office at 650-363-4911 or contact your respective local law enforcement agency.

SUMMER MOVIES 2025

July 25 - The Wizard of Oz

City Manager Monthly Matters - July 2025

Each month the City Manager produces a 2-page Monthly Matters newsletter highlighting in brief a couple of topics of interest and providing a list of upcoming issues on the City Council's Agenda.

You can download your copy of the June 2025 Monthly Matters Report here.

Junior Park Ranger Program

San Mateo County Park’s Junior Ranger Program is a great way for youth and families to learn more about County parks while also collecting park pins and earning a Junior Ranger badge.

• The recommended age range is between 7 and 12 years old. Get started by visiting the Junior Ranger page.

• Earn park pins for Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Memorial Park, Wunderlich Park and San Pedro Valley Park. In person activities are hosted by San Mateo County Parks and County Libraries at San Pedro Valley Park

• Collect five park pins to earn the Junior Ranger badge.

Did You Know?

That Mayor Elizabeth Lewis hosts weekly office hours? If you would like to have a face to face interaction join Mayor Lewis on Monday's from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Town Center in the Administrative Conference Room.

Appointments are not required.

If you would like to make an appointment you can email Mayor Lewis directly at elewis@ci.atherton.ca.us

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