City of Menlo Park Government

From Menlo Park City School District January 6, 2021 @ 6:30 pm THE COLOR OF LAW: A FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF HOW OUR GOVERNMENT SEGREGATED AMERICAAND MENLO PARK. Join us in conversation with local groups Menlo Together and Community Equity Collaborative to discuss how the policies and practices that segregated America affected Menlo Park. We will dive into information presented in Richard Rothstein’s book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated A...merica and take a deeper look at our region from a historical and governmental perspective. We will learn, reflect and discuss how to move toward an equitable future in Menlo Park and beyond. For Zoom links, please see https://mpcsd.zoom.us//tJAld-qgrD4sGtcsuAO4fFwobZ9B7TKh_jeV

Feeling stressed? Sad? Or just tired? Only YOU can turn your moods and thoughts around, so do whatever it takes! Dance, call a friend or get outside and go for a walk. How do you want to feel today? Comment below with: Today I will feel ______ (fill in the blank)!

This week's features Critical need for blood, donate today Do you qualify for a water conservation rebate? Find out now Celebrate National Law Enforcement Day January 9 2021 tennis keys available for purchase... Celebrate the new year by focusing on you Read more: https://publicinput.com/O035886

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Menlo Uptown project is now available for review. The public comment period on the DEIR will end Feb. 2, 2021. Learn more and submit your comments: menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1603

Weekly Digest for December 7, 2020 This week's features County remains committed to state’s COVID-19 approach, won’t close early Draft environmental reports released for 111 Independence Drive and Menlo Uptown... Be safe: Avoid driving impaired Make your appointment during National Influenza Vaccination Week Great Plates Delivered program extended to Jan. 7 National handwashing awareness week: Clean hands save lives Read more / Leer en español: https://www.menlopark.org/CivicS/ViewMessage/Message/130471

We can each take some simple steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19 to protect ourselves, our families and our communities. If we wear a mask, we can help slow the spread.

Now’s the time to drive an electric car! Peninsula Clean Energy is offering many rebates for purchasing or renting an electric vehicle. Using clean and green electricity dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions and local pollutants. Find out if you qualify: menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1578

Peninsula Clean Energy is providing first-time EV buyers in San Mateo County a rebate on the purchase of a new electric car. Learn more: menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1560

Want to vote in person early? Beginning Saturday, Oct. 31, 40+ more vote centers open: https://www.menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1541

It’s that time of year again; flu season.Get a flu vaccine now if you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet. menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1561

The City is proposing increases to solid waste service (garbage, recycling and organics) rates at the City Council meeting on December 8, 2020, at 5 p.m. To view frequently asked questions and more information: menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1599

Great news! Free COVID-19 testing for children 5 years and older at the San Mateo County event center. Learn more: menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1554

Don’t want to vote in person? Drop off your ballot at any drop box near you: https://www.menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1541

We will be adding service expansions to our new M1-Crosstown shuttle effective Nov. 9. Learn more: menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1545

San Mateo County moves into State’s Orange Tier of reopening The State of California announced the easing of certain restrictions on businesses, indoor and outdoor gatherings and other activities in San Mateo County. The changes take effect at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, October 28. With the risk from coronavirus now officially declared moderate, the county moves into the less-restrictive Orange Tier in the state’s four-tier, color-coded plan for reducing COVID-19 with criteria ...for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Read more / Leer en español: https://www.menlopark.org/CivicS/ViewMessage/Message/126962

Muchas actividades tradicionales de Halloween representan un alto riesgo de propagar #COVID19. Protégete a ti mismo y a tus amigos quedándote en casa y organizando una fiesta virtual de disfraces y de decoración de calabazas.

Playgrounds reopening this week!

Don’t wait until the last minute to make your voice heard. Return your ballot today! https://www.menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1541

This week's features Playgrounds reopening Oct. 29 with new safety rules Peninsula Clean Energy offers rebates for first-time electric vehicle buyers Free COVID-19 testing available for children Cybersecurity awareness: 8 tips for a secure password... Read more / Leer en español: https://www.menlopark.org/CivicS/ViewMessage/Message/126863

To celebrate Halloween, make decorations to put up in your home. Learn more: https://menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1530

Has your family ever wanted to learn more about bike safety or attend a workshop? https://www.menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1533

Sign it, seal it, drop it. Return your ballot by drop box. Find a location near you: https://www.menlopark.org/Blog.aspx?IID=1541