Town Meetings & News

The City Council will have a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 17 at 6 PM. The agenda is not yet published. When it has been published you can view it here.

The Audit & Finance Committee will have a meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 PM. The agenda is published you can view it here.

This Week in Atherton Online

PD Bike Safety
Senior Housing Options Workshop
SMC Podcast
City Council Vacancy
A.D.A.P.T.

Police News & Information

Chief McCulley and the Atherton Police Department released a News Flash on September 5 related to E-Bike Safety.

E-Bike Operation

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular with students and adults alike. While they offer a convenient and environmentally friendly way to get around, they also present unique safety challenges. The Atherton Police Department will continue to see situations where riders may not be fully aware of traffic laws, helmet requirements, or the speed and handling differences between E-bikes and traditional bicycles. Atherton Officers are engaging in outreach and educational efforts to ensure that E-bike riders understand and follow the rules.

Police Chief McCulley and the APD is committed to public safety, which is their top priority.

To learn more click here.

Atherton Senior Housing Workshop

The Atherton Senior Task Force is hosting a workshop to review and discuss how to plan for living options into your senior years.

When: Saturday, September 27 at 9:30 AM

Where: Jennings Pavilion - Holbrook-Palmer Park | 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA

Seating is limited, to reserve your seat visit: https://atherton.news/9-27-25-Senior-Workshop

SMC Podcast

Listen to San Mateo County Executive Mike Callagy and his guests explore the inner workings of our county government and the things that make living here so rewarding.

Listen to the August podcast on emergency management by viewing the link below.

https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/open-mike-podcast

City Council Vacancy

The Atherton City Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacant Council seat by appointment. The individual appointed will serve from October 2025 through November 2026, at which time the seat will be subject to election. This is a unique opportunity to serve your community, help shape local policies, and work collaboratively with fellow Councilmembers and Town staff on issues that impact Atherton’s future. The Council is seeking residents who are committed to public service, actively involved in the community, and able to work constructively in a team environment. Experience serving on a Town committee or commission, or other community service roles, is highly valued. Those interested are encouraged to apply by submitting a letter of interest with a current CV to City Clerk Anthony Suber at asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us, or by completing the Town’s online volunteer form - atherton.news/Vacancy-2025-Application (LINK). Applications or letters of interest are due by Friday, September 26 at 11 am. The Council will conduct interviews of applicants at the Study Session on October 1 at 4 pm. An appointment may be made at that meeting or the Regular Meeting of October 15 at 6 PM.

To learn more visit: https://atherton.news/Council-Vacancy

Timeline of Appointment:

Applications due Friday, September 26 at 11 am
Interviews will be Wednesday, October 1 at 4 PM
Appointments may be made on October 1 at 4 PM or October 15 at 6 PM

Did You Know?

A.D.A.P.T Community Meeting:

Meet Menlo Park Fire District's New Fire Marshal, Gage Schlice!

A.D.A.P.T. is hosting a special community talk with Menlo Park Fire District Fire Marshal Schlice, who will discuss fire risk, response plans, and how Atherton is preparing for increased wildfire threats and emergencies.

Join your neighbors to explore a new day and time for community meetings, being Wednesday, September 10, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall.

Pizza will be served. That we have the right amount of food, please RSVP here.

For those of you who'd like to attend online, the meeting is available via Zoom.
Zoom details are:

https://ci-atherton-ca.zoom.us/j/82689771566?pwd=9B62uxpuudUIrKsuat4NYzR6ayAWDG.1

Meeting ID: 826 8977 1566

Passcode: 892461

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