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Adoption of Environmental Justice Element and Safety Element Update Aug. 26

Attend the Planning Commission meeting Monday, Aug. 26 to learn about the City of Menlo Park’s progress in advancing equity and fostering the well-being of community members, particularly in the Belle Haven and Bayfront neighborhoods, which are identified “underserved communities.” The Planning Commission will review and make a recommendation on the City’s first Environmental Justice Element and updates to the Safety Element... Click to continue

City Council to review downtown parking lots for affordable housing Aug. 27

The City Council will hold a study session Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. to review options for developing affordable housing on eight City-owned downtown parking lots. This initiative stems from the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element, which identifies the lots as potential sites for at least 345 affordable housing units... Click to continue

Join the Menlo Park City Council meeting Aug. 27

Attend Menlo Park's upcoming City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. City Council meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, starting at 6 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting and participants can join online or in person. Learn more and view the meeting agenda... Click to continue

Apply for a Meta Local Community Fund grant by Aug. 30

Meta (formerly Facebook) is offering grants of up to $10,000 for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven community of Menlo Park. Applications are due Aug. 30... Click to continue

City Offices closed Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day

City offices will be closed Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed the first Monday in September... Click to continue

Aquatics open house: Belle Haven Pool Sept. 5

Join us Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. to learn about aquatics programs at Belle Haven Pool (100 Terminal Ave.). Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with aquatics staff. Light refreshments will be served and the event is free. RSVP today to help our team plan accordingly... Click to continue

Apply to showcase your electrified home by Sept. 10

Acterra is looking for electrified homes for the Electric Home Tour 2024! Scheduled for Oct. 19, this all-day event is a great opportunity to showcase your electric home installations to your neighbors. Acterra's Electric Home Tour will feature both fully and partially electrified homes, offering valuable insights into the benefits of switching from gas to electric appliances. Currently, Acterra is seeking enthusiastic homeowners who have implemented electrification measures and are willing to share their experiences with the community. The application to become a tour host is open until Sept. 10... Click to continue

Join us for Roots and Watts Sept. 28

Join us Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon for Roots and Watts, a family-friendly event where attendees will explore how to create a brighter future for our planet through activity stations that inspire discovery and creativity. Kids and parents/caretakers will learn alongside each other how we can create safer homes for our families, cleaner air for our communities and a brighter future for our planet.... Click to continue

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