Town Meetings & News

The City Council will have no meetings for the month of August. The next meeting will be a Study Session on September 3. The agenda is not published, when it has been published you can view it here.

The Refuse and Recycling Standing Committee will meet Tuesday, August 19 at 1:00 PM. To view the agenda click here.

This Week in Atherton Online

Atherton Children Library Update
Town Communications
SMC Communications
Wildfire Mitigation - August 26
Annual Youth Town Hall - Assemblymember Berman

Atherton Children Library Update

The Town of Atherton has released a new bid for Atherton Children's Garden Project. To learn more about the how to bid for the project click here.

The scope of work consists of site, landscape and accessibility improvements including tree protection, unit paving, an accessible wood ramp with railings and custom infill panels, accessible wood fiber surfacing and edging, installation of whole wood products, wood fences with wire mesh infill panels, a property line fence, metal gates and railings, a wood frame play structure and deck connection, wood benches, wood steps, various custom garden elements including a willow hut and log benches, site furnishings, associated concrete curbs and footings, drip irrigation system installation and connection to the existing system, planting bed preparation and installation of planting.

Connecting with Atherton

If you have not already seen the Town's guide for all the ways to connect with us please view the full brochure click here.

Whether you're looking for Town Hall, Public Works, emergency contacts, or community services, this guide puts everything at your fingertips. It’s part of our commitment to clear communication, responsive service, and fostering a well-informed and connected community.

Community Survey Brochure

The brochure offers a snapshot of where we are, what’s working well, and areas we’ll focus on moving forward. Your participation has helped shape the Town’s direction, and this brochure is one way we’re ensuring transparency and continued collaboration.

To view the full brochure click here.

San Mateo County Podcast

The County launched a new monthly podcast, Open Mike, hosted by County Executive Mike Callagy. Mike will sit down with a subject matter expert to provide a look inside the County of San Mateo.

In Episode One, Mike spoke with County Parks Director Nicholas Calderon at Edgewood Park to explore how our parks continue to evolve to meet the needs of every visitor.

Visit www.smcgov.org/openmike to listen or view the podcast and tell us what you think by emailing openmike@smcgov.org

Wildfire Mitigation Program Webinar

On Tuesday, August 26, at 7:00pm, join us for a webinar where we'll be discussing our efforts to to reduce wildfire risk, improve fire suppression capabilities, and improve forest health over 2,750 acres within the wildland-urban interface.

To view the flyer and zoom link click here.

To learn more about the Wildfire Mitigation Program click here

Did You Know?

Assemblymember Marc Berman is hosting an Annual Youth Town Hall. To RSVP click here.

When: Saturday, August 23 from :30 AM - 1:30 PM

Where: Palo Alto City Hall

Tabling Organizations Include:

• Youth Leadership Institute

• Palo Alto Youth Council

• San Mateo County Youth Commission

• San Mateo County Libraries

• LGBTQ Youth Space

• West Valley Mission Community College District

• Foothill-De Anza Community College District

• San Mateo County Community College District

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