August 11, 2017 - This week's stories

• Don’t be Tardy to the 11th Annual Downtown Block Party
• Neighborhood Library Needs Assessment RFP Released
• Menlo Park transitions to SMC Alert Emergency Alert System
• Dumbarton Corridor Recommendations Released
• Visit the Transportation Master Plan Online Open House
• New Restaurant Coming to Menlo Park

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Aug 12 to Aug 19
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Don’t be Tardy to the 11th Annual Downtown Block Party

Join us for Menlo Park's 11th Annual Downtown Block Party, sponsored by the City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce! Bring friends, family and neighbors to enjoy the sights, sounds and vibrant energy on Santa Cruz Avenue. The event includes entertainment \for the whole family and will be filled with live music, kid’s activities, food and fun! This year our theme is "Menlo on the Move", celebrating transportation...Click to continue

Neighborhood Library Needs Assessment RFP Released

The City of Menlo Park has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a library needs assessment. The purpose of this Neighborhood Library Needs Assessment is to identify the current and anticipated library service needs of residents the Belle Haven neighborhood through the year 2037. The consultant who is chosen will work with library and city staff, community members, and local neighborhood organizations...Click to continue

Menlo Park to transition from Blackboard Connect to SMC Alert Emergency Alert System

The City of Menlo Park is transitioning its Emergency Alert System (EAS-which includes Reverse 911 notifications) alerts from Blackboard Connect to San Mateo County Alert System (SMC Alert.) This transition will place Menlo Park in line with other community and special districts in San Mateo County under one EAS. The transition will be finalized Sept. 17, 2017. For more information, click the news release...Click to continue

Dumbarton Corridor Recommendations Released

SamTrans released draft recommendations that would address traffic congestion and create new mobility alternatives along the Dumbarton Corridor between Alameda County and San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The recommendations were presented during the SamTrans Board of Directors’ August meeting and here are the result of the Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study. The full report...Click to continue

Visit the Transportation Master Plan Online Open House

The City is kicking off efforts to develop its first Transportation Master Plan. One of the first efforts is rolling out the Online Open House. Visit the Online Open House to learn more about the project and to provide input about how the City should prioritize transportation improvements. The online open house and survey will be open until Sept. 6, 2017. There are other opportunities to learn more about the project and...Click to continue

New Restaurant Coming to Menlo Park

A new restaurant, Starfish Menlo Park, has applied for a building permit to renovate and occupy the existing commercial building at 1165 Merrill Street. The site is directly adjacent to the Menlo Park Caltrain station, and is located across the street from the Station 1300 development, which is intending to start primary construction soon. The structure is currently vacant, but was recently occupied by the restaurants Bradley’s Fine Diner and Bradley’s Funky Franks. Starfish is...Click to continue

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