Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold a Special meeting on Wednesday, January 22 at 3:00 PM. To view the agenda click here.

The Planning Commission will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30 PM. To view the agenda click here.

The Town will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day. Police services will he unimpacted and remain 24/7.

To follow the history of events visit the Housing Element Update page here: https://atherton.news/Housing-Element

This Week in Atherton Online

Wildfire Webinar
Earth Day Volunteers Needed
Tennis Keys
San Mateo County Service Days

Wildfire Webinar

The San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management and Thrive Alliance have teamed up to provide local communities information on how to prepare for wildfires.

When: Tuesday, January 21 at 4 PM - 4:45 PM

Where: Online - To join the meeting click here

Earth Day 2025

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬!

We're gearing up for 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, and we need 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to make it a success! Join us on Sunday, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Holbrook-Palmer Park to celebrate this year's theme: "Protect Our Species."

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

- Event setup and takedown

- Assisting at activity booths

- Welcoming and guiding attendees

- Supporting eco-friendly initiatives

This is your chance to give back, have fun, and make a real difference in our community. 🌟

Sign up now to be part of this amazing event! Volunteers of all ages are welcome.

🔗Link: Atherton.news/Volunteer-Form

Tennis Key at Holbrook Palmer Park

Tennis Court keys are now available for 2025.

Residents pay $150 for Hard Court and $50 for Clay Court
Non-Residents pay $280 for Hard Court and Clay Court

Service Day in San Mateo County Park

Join San Mateo County Park’s volunteer stewardship team [link] this Martin Luther King holiday weekend for a day of service to improve the habitat in two parks:

Sat., Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to noon at Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno
Mon, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to noon at Huddart County Park in Woodside

Registration is required as this helps staff plan for the appropriate amount of project tools and materials.

No experience is necessary; Parks provides training, tools and sanitizing supplies.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes.

Learn more here.

Did You Know?

Public reading of Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Monday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m., 400 County Center Plaza, Redwood City.

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