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No City Council meeting July 22 – summer recess until Aug. 12

The Menlo Park City Council will have a summer recess through the rest of July and the beginning of August. There will be no City Council meeting July 22. City Council Meetings will resume Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. Read more...

Learn more about careers with the City of Menlo Park

Visit the City of Menlo Park’s Human Resources webpage today to discover what it’s like to make an impact as part of our community-focused, innovative and teamwork-driven team. You’ll find information about our benefits, job descriptions and salaries, recruitment and more. Learn more about the career opportunities in the City of Menlo Park that serve our thriving community. Read more...

Free hotel furniture and office equipment for non-profits and schools July 29 – request by July 23

The San Mateo County Sustainability Department’s Surplus Property Program is offering surplus hotel furniture and office equipment at no cost to non-profits, schools and cities within San Mateo County July 29 from 1–3 p.m. at the former Ramada Hotel (721 Airport Blvd., South San Francisco). These items come from recently decommissioned spaces owned by the County of San Mateo and are available during our Surplus Property Shopping Days. Item requests must be submitted by July 23. Read more...

Summer Concert Series continues July 23 and 25

The City of Menlo Park Summer Concert Series continues this Wednesday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at Fremont Park with a tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers from The Refugees and July 25 at Karl E. Clark Park with Latin tribute band, Maya. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and pack all your favorite picnic essentials as you enjoy an evening of summer music and fun. The series runs through Aug. 13. See upcoming dates, locations and bands. Read more...

Apply for the Housing Commission by July 31

The City is actively seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Housing Commission. The Housing Commission is an advisory body charged primarily with advising the City Council on housing matters, including housing supply and housing-related problems. Interested candidates age 18 and older are encouraged to apply by Thursday, July 31. Read more...

Join Menlo Park's free shredding event Aug. 2

Prevent identity theft by shredding sensitive documents at the City’s popular free shredding event, Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. – noon at City Corporation Yard (333 Burgess Dr.). Confidential document destruction includes items such as receipts, checks, pre-approved credit applications, credit card statements, outdated tax returns, pre-printed envelopes, return address labels and business cards. Participants are limited to three boxes (10" x 12" x 15") per vehicle. Please do not bring e-waste or household hazardous waste. Read more...

MTC-ABAG Community Advisory Council applications now open through Aug. 3

Do you or someone you know care deeply about the future of the Bay Area? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are now accepting applications for the Community Advisory Council, seeking passionate community members like you to get involved. Submit your application by Aug. 3. Read more...

Register your block party for National Night Out 2025

National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and we want you to participate! Celebrations generally happen anywhere from 5–10 p.m. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention. Visit the National Night Out page for more information on how to participate or host a block party. Read more...

MPPD to co-host anonymous gun buyback event Aug. 9

The Menlo Park Police Department is partnering with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, County of San Mateo, Citizens for San Mateo County Gun Buyback and local law enforcement agencies to hold an anonymous gun buyback event Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 400 Harbor Blvd., Belmont. Read more...

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