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Weekly Digest for May 19, 2025

This week's features

  • Join the May 27 Menlo Park City Council meeting
  • National Public Works Week is May 18–24
  • Resident Enrollment Now Open for Summer Activities in Menlo Park
  • Get Free Compost May 23
  • Take the City’s Anti-Displacement Survey by May 26
  • City Offices Closed May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day
  • Join the May 27 City Council Meeting to Discuss Parkline Development
  • Participate in the City’s Budget Workshop May 29
  • May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
  • Solid waste and water discount program extended through June 30
  • Save the date for the City’s Juneteenth celebration (observed)

Upcoming public meetings and events

  • Monday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
    Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group: This is How You Lose the Time War
  • Monday, May 19, 7 p.m.
    Planning Commission meeting
  • Tuesday, May 20, noon
    English Conversation Club
  • Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.
    Aquatics Working Group
  • Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.
    Day Worker Dreams: Traveling Stitches
  • Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.
    Mystery Readers Group: AANHPI Authors and Stories
  • Tuesday, May 20, 7:15 p.m.
    Storytime
  • Wednesday, May 21, 3:30 p.m.
    Teen Media Wednesdays
  • Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m.
    Environmental Quality Commission meeting
  • Thursday, May 22, 10:15 a.m.
    Storytime
  • Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m.
    Drop-in Chess Play
  • Friday, May 23, 7 a.m.
    Free compost giveaway
  • Friday, May 23, 10:15 a.m.
    Storytime
  • Friday, May 23, 3:30 p.m.
    Teen Media Fridays
  • Friday, May 23, 5:15 p.m.
    Storytime
  • Saturday, May 24, 10:15 a.m.
    Storytime
  • Saturday, May 24, 11:15 a.m.
    Storytime
  • Saturday, May 24, noon
    English Conversation Club
  • Monday, May 26
    City Holiday – Administrative Offices Closed
  • City calendar
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Join the May 27 Menlo Park City Council meeting

Gavel on city meeting desk

Attend Menlo Park’s upcoming City Council meeting Tuesday, May 27. City Council will start at 6 p.m. 

This is a hybrid meeting and members of the public can listen to the meeting and participate in person at City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.), by telephone at 669-900-6833, via Zoom or stream live.

Learn more 

National Public Works Week is May 18-24

Menlo Park Public Works Team

Every year, cities across the nation celebrate the positive impacts that public works departments have on improving the quality of life of many communities. At the May 13 City Council meeting, the City Council proclaimed the week of May 18–24 as National Public Works Week. This year’s theme is “People, Purpose, Presence”... Click to continue

Resident Enrollment Now Open for Summer Activities in Menlo Park

Menlo Park Summer Classes (Resident Enrollment now open!)

The Menlo Park Summer Activity Guide enrollment is now open for residents and will open May 21 for all! The City of Menlo Park hosts exceptional community classes at reasonable rates, including fitness, dance, sports, youth gymnastics, music, drama, art, lifelong learning and more. Check out this season’s catalog to find and enroll in classes... Click to continue

Get Free Compost May 23

Large compost bins

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming! Does your soil need more nutrients to create a lavish garden? You’re in luck! City of Menlo Park residents may pick up free compost starting May 23 until supplies last. Appointments are not required... Click to continue

Take the City’s Anti-Displacement Survey by May 26

Moving truck with moving boxes

Help the City of Menlo Park prioritize housing policies and programs that will prevent displacement and ensure those currently housed can stay in place in our community. Provide your feedback through our 10 minute survey and learn more about Menlo Park’s anti-displacement strategy by visiting the project site... Click to continue

City Offices Closed May 26 in Observance of Memorial Day

American flag and flowers next to grave in a cemetary

City offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Join us in remembering and honoring members of the military who have died... Click to continue

Join the May 27 City Council Meeting to Discuss Parkline Development

Proposed Parkline Development

A study session on the draft development agreement (DA) terms for the Parkline masterplan project will be held at the May 27 City Council meeting. The study session provides an opportunity for the City Council and community members to learn more about the proposed DA terms and provide comments... Click to continue

Participate in the City’s Budget Workshop May 29

Budget documents

Join the City Council for a Budget Workshop May 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. The budget workshop is an opportunity to hear an overview of what is included in the City’s annual spending plan, which incorporates the City Council's identified budget principles. During the workshop, staff will discuss topics including an overview of departmental services, baseline service levels and proposed enhancements and a summary of the proposed budget. Community members will have a chance to ask questions and share feedback on how to allocate resources as the City Council considers the proposed budget... Click to continue

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Menlo Park Motorcycle Officer

The Menlo Park Police Department encourages the community to be alert to keep motorcyclists safe and reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce collisions and save lives... Click to continue

Solid waste and water discount program extended through June 30

Recology truck picking up waste and recycling on the street

The City Council extended the rate assistance program that provides assistance for those suffering financial hardship. The extended program runs through June 30. Qualified households may receive a 20% monthly discount on solid waste service from Recology San Mateo County and a fixed monthly discount on the fixed meter charge from Menlo Park Municipal Water... Click to continue

Save the date for the City’s Juneteenth celebration (observed)

Juneteenth flag

Celebrate Juneteenth with the City of Menlo Park! Attendees will enjoy cultural entertainment, live music, resource information, food and family activities. Join us Saturday, June 14, from noon–3 p.m. at Kelly Park, 100 Terminal Ave.... Click to continue

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