Town Meetings & News

The Planning Commission will hold a Meeting on Wednesday January 25th at 6 PM. To view the agenda visit: Planning Commission Agenda.

The Audit and Finance Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday January 19th at 1 PM. To view the agenda visit: Finance Agenda

To view meeting videos of The Town of Atherton Committees and Commissions visit: Atherton YouTube

Join a Committee

The Town of Atherton has 7 Committees and Commissions:

Audit and Finance
Bicycle and Pedestrian - 1 Vacancy
Environmental Programs - 2 Vacancies
Park and Recreation
Planning Commission
Rail
Transportation - 1 Vacancy

To learn more or apply to serve on a Town Committee - Click Here.

Housing Element News & Information

The recent public meetings on Housing:

January 11, 2023 the City Council Study Session
- Letter Regarding Revisions Directed at the January 11 Study Session
January 12, 2023 - Community Engagement Meeting (@Menlo College - Russell Center (space is limited))
January 18, 2023 - City Council Meeting (@ Council Chambers)
January 19, 2023 - Planning Commission Special Meeting (@Council Chambers)
- Letter Regarding Recommended Revisions to the Housing Element by the Planning Commission
January 31, 2023 - 2 pm - Special Meeting on January 31, 2023 for adoption and submission. At this meeting, the Council can consider submitting the Draft Housing Element as last reviewed at the January 18 Council Meeting OR the Draft Housing Element incorporating some or all of the Planning Commission Recommendations from January 19.

Take The Survey!

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey

The Town has released a survey to help us structure our ADU Program in support of the Housing Element Update process.

Please take a moment to complete our ADU Survey that will assist the Town in its presentation to the State HCD as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element process

For more details, visit the Town's Housing Webpage. To stay engaged on Town topics and issues, sign up for the Town's E-News here

Talk with the Mayor

Mayor Widmer will host regular office hours on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:30 at City Hall - Conference Rm. 1011. No appointment is needed but if you would like to request one for a different day and time, please contact Mayor Widmer at bwidmer@ci.atherton.ca.us

A.D.A.P.T Emergency Preparedness Tips

Create a Family Emergency Plan Where will you go? How will you communicate if you are separated? Have you identified escape routes? Where will you shut off gas, should you turn it off or on? Create an evacuation plan and a communications plan. (see getreadyatherton.org or details and lots of answers)

For more information and tips, visit: www.getreadyatherton.org

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... The City Manager of Atherton has a BLOG. To read the latest edition - Click Here.

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