For the week of September 21, 2020

This week's stories

• Take action this National Voter Registration Day
• Volunteer sought for Environmental Quality Commission vacancy
• Air quality data sources explained: Why different sites show different readings
• Save water and money with Menlo Park Municipal Water's conservation programs

Upcoming public meetings

• Tuesday, September 22, 5 p.m.
City Council meeting agenda
• Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation meeting agenda
• Monday, September 28, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting

Upcoming events

• Tuesday, September 22, 10 a.m.
Preschool/Toddler Tuesdays: Bilingual Storytime
• Thursday, September 24, 4 p.m.
Yayoi Kusama Art Talk and Activity
• Friday, September 25, 6 p.m.
“Shelter-in-Play” Virtual Trivia Night
• Monday, September 28, 4 p.m.
Rebound: Understanding and Building Resilience in
Challenging Times

• View all events
City calendar

Take action on National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day calls on thousands of partners and volunteers to increase voter participation by encouraging people to register to vote and come out to the polls this November. Celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day is September 22, 2020. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum and encourages awareness throughout communities. Learn about California's voter registration process and deadlines...Click to continue ??

September 22 is National Voter Registration Day

Volunteer sought for Environmental Quality Commission vacancy

The City is seeking to fill one vacancy on the Environmental Quality Commission. The Environmental Quality Commission examines issues of community interest and makes recommendations to the City Council on policy matters as directed by the City Council. The appointment will be for a three-year term expiring in April 2023. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020. Applications are...Click to continue ??

Wind power generating turbine with California poppies in the foreground

Air quality data sources explained: Why different sites show different readings

For the past month, Bay Area residents have been living through the longest streak of poor air quality in history, which began with the dry lightning storm August 17 that sparked 367 fires in the greater Bay Area. Now massive fires in Oregon and Washington are adding smoke to our already saturated skies. Access to accurate air quality data is crucial to protecting ourselves from wildfire smoke, particularly in these times of the...Click to continue ??

Save water and money with Menlo Park Municipal Water's conservation programs

Water is a precious resource, one that has to be managed today to ensure our natural supply remains available for future generations. Water conservation is a top priority and provides multiple benefits:

• Reducing water bills

• Lowering yard maintenance

• Preventing urban runoff that would cause pollution

• Protecting upstream creeks...Click to continue ??

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