Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold its next Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at 6 PM. The agenda is published you can view it here.

The Environmental Programs Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 22 at 1 PM. The agenda is published you can view it here.

Sustainability Workshop

Free Film Workshop for Students

Students in grades 4-8 who live or attend school in San Mateo County are invited to learn tips on creating videos at a free student filmmaking workshop offered by students from Burlingame High School’s Environmental Club and Nueva School’s Social Impact Filmmaking Club on Saturday, January 31. It will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Nueva School, San Mateo Campus, 131 E. 28^th Ave. in San Mateo. Admission is free.

The CEC Film Fest Workshop), this event is for students who plan to enter an original environmental video in the 9th Annual CEC Student Film Fest. It will offer an expanded filmmaking experience for youths who want to develop filmmaking skills and make videos with social impact. Entries are due March 22. Winning entries will be screened and cash prizes up to $500 will be awarded to winners in different grade categories at the Film Fest on April 14.

When: Saturday, January 31 from 1 PM - 3 PM

Where: Nueva School, San Mateo Campus, 131 E. 28th Avenue, San Mateo

Here's a video about the conference: https://bit.ly/CECfilmworkshopvideo.

Visit https://www.burlingamefilmfest.com to register for the workshop and more info. Questions can be sent to info@cecburlingame.org. There is no charge for entries.

ADMISSION IS FREE

REMINDER! SB 79: State Housing Law

Join the Town tonight for a SB 79 Workshop. The Town of Atherton invites residents to a community workshop to learn about Senate Bill 79 (SB 79)—California’s newly adopted law that significantly changes how housing may be developed near major transit corridors.

Date: January 20, 2026 at 6 PM

Location: Atherton Council Chambers | 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA

https://atherton.news/SB79-Workshop-Link

San Mateo County needs your help! The County is in the final stretch of volunteer recruitment for the One Day Count. San Mateo County is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 One Day Homeless Count on Thu, Jan 29 (about 5–10 a.m.). Sign up: General Volunteer Registration - 2026 One Day Homeless Count

Questions? Email HSA_OneDayCount@smcgov.org

Sustainable San Mateo & Commute.org - CommuteStar

Sustainable San Mateo awardees have been announced. To learn about the contributions of the award winners visit here.

CommuteStar is a new app from Commute.org that will turn your sustainable commutes into rewards. You can download the app and start tracking today.

To learn more visit here.

Commute smarter with this tool for San Mateo County commuters, where you can earn rewards, join challenges, find commute partners, and plan your trips with ease.

Did You Know?

A.D.A.P.T. becomes "Get Ready Atherton". Consider attending monthly community meetings that take place the first Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 10:30 AM at Town Hall - Council Chambers at 80 Fair Oaks Lane.

To learn how to get involved click here.

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