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For the week of August 17, 2020

This week's stories

• Housing inventory and local supply study released; Housing Innovation Fund
   forthcoming
• Great Plates Delivered program extended to September 9
• How to properly dispose of bulky, hazardous and unwanted waste
• County, schools expand wireless connection options for students

Upcoming public meetings

• Tuesday, August 18, 5 p.m. 
   City Council special meeting agenda
• Wednesday, August 19, 6 p.m.
   Environmental Quality Commission meeting agenda
• Monday, August 24, 7 p.m. 
   Planning Commission meeting
• Tuesday, August 25, 5 p.m. 
   City Council meeting

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Upcoming events

• Wednesday, August 19, 3 p.m.
   Mystery Readers Group: World War I Mysteries
• Thursday, August 20, 3:30 p.m.
   "Avid-art" Art with Avideh
• Friday, August 21, 6 p.m.
   “Shelter-in-Play” Virtual Trivia Night
• View all events
  City calendar

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Housing inventory and local supply study released; Housing Innovation Fund forthcoming

The UC Berkeley research team from the Center for Community Innovation and the Y-PLAN Initiative at the Center for Cities + Schools presented its findings of the housing inventory and local supply study to the Menlo Park City Council August 11, 2020. The housing inventory and supply study titled Investment and Disinvestment as Neighbors…Click to continue


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Great Plates Delivered program extended to September 9

San Mateo County’s Great Plates Delivered program that provides delivery of nutritious meals from 60 local restaurants to over 1,300 qualifying County residents has received additional funding and will continue until September 9, 2020. Senior applications to receive food through the County's program are being accepted at 800-675-8437. The program meets the needs of residents who may have difficulty…Click to continue

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How to properly dispose of bulky, hazardous and unwanted waste

2020 has been a whirlwind for everyone and caused many behavioral changes. While spending more time at home or finding new hobbies to do, we create more household waste that may not belong in the garbage, recycling or compost bins. A few people may be moving to a new location, but do not know where to discard old sofas or large household appliances. Other residents may find old paint cans and...Click to continue


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County, schools expand wireless connection options for students

As San Mateo County continues to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that internet access plays a crucial role, especially with students going into the new school year. The County partnered with local school districts to bring high-speed internet access to thousands of students in rural communities and low-income households. To accomplish this, the County began work with Ravenswood City School District…Click to continue


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