Upcoming meetings and events

• Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. 
   Housing Commission meeting agenda
• Thursday, November 5, 7 p.m. 
   Let’s Talk Books 
• Friday, November 6, 6 p.m. 
   "Shelter-in-Play" Virtual Bingo Night
• Monday, November 9, 2 p.m.
   Holocaust and Resistance: a First-Person Account
• Tuesday, November 10, 5 p.m.
   City Council meeting
• View all events
  City calendar

Safe and easy voting options available throughout Menlo Park

It is nearly Election Day and there are still many ways that you can get out and vote. Besides returning your ballot at the drop box locations within Menlo Park, there are now an additional 42 vote centers available to you within San Mateo County. You may visit any of the following vote centers in the County to register to vote, vote in person, return a voted ballot or request a replacement ballot. On Election Day, November 3, the vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow…Click to continue 

New sidewalk and bike route improvements coming soon

In November, the City will begin construction on the Pierce Road Sidewalk and San Mateo Drive Bike Route Installation projects. These sidewalk improvements are vital to improve pedestrian safety and to provide access across Menlo Park. The sidewalk and bike route improvements include: New sidewalk, driveways, curb ramps and curb and gutter on the east side of Pierce Road from Willow Road to…Click to continue

How to fight quarantine fatigue

Cabin fever. Stir-craziness. It goes by many names, but one we’ve been hearing lately is quarantine fatigue. With more people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, maybe you’ve felt it. Quarantine fatigue looks different for everyone. For some, it’s more tiredness or anxiety. For others, it’s strange sleeping habits, less motivation to do things they once enjoyed or a combination of these symptoms. If you’re working from home, the days can blur…Click to continue

Donate winter outerwear for kids in need

The weather is getting colder and the wind stronger as we head into the cold weather months. Most of us have the jackets, sweatshirts and coats to wear for more warmth, but some do not. Recology San Mateo County, in partnership with the City, is launching its annual Coats for Kids program to collect new and gently used coats to donate to those in need of a warm coat. Recology will collect coats curbside from residential homes on their regular collection day…Click to continue

Be on the lookout for scams

Scammers are taking advantage, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cold-calling people to collect your money and personal information. These phone calls may seem to be from trusted sources but are really attempts to get your personal information. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is asking that community members take note of a new scam going around. People are being called with spoofed telephone numbers, often with the same prefix as the intended victim’s own phone…Click to continue