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Menlo Park celebrates National Public Works Week, May 19–25

Published on May 20, 2024

Happy National Public Works Week! This year’s theme is "advancing quality of life for all." Public Works is responsible for maintaining and improving the City’s streets, parks, water and stormwater systems, traffic signals, trees, fleet and public buildings. The mission is to ensure the health and safety of the community in an efficient, sustainable and cost effective manner.

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Menlo Park celebrates Arbor Day with mayoral tree planting

Published on April 22, 2024

Four young trees were planted at the Belle Haven Child Development Center to celebrate Arbor Day on April 9. This year, National Arbor Day is on April 26. The City partners with a nonprofit organization, Canopy, to assist with the tree plantings. The kids from the Center joined Mayor Cecilia Taylor, the Environmental Quality Commission and City staff in planting four ceremonial trees.

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Menlo Park celebrates Latino Heritage Month

Published on October 16, 2023

At the Oct. 10 City Council Meeting, Mayor Jen Wolosin recognized Latino Heritage Month in Menlo Park following Governor Gavin Newsom's proclamation naming October Latino Heritage Month in the State of California. During Latino Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate the immeasurable contributions and unique stories of Latinos, California’s largest ethnic group.

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Share in recognizing National Service Dog Month

Published on September 18, 2023

At the Sept. 12 City Council Meeting, Menlo Park Mayor Jen Wolosin recognized September as National Service Dog Month. Service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide support to our nation’s wounded warriors who suffer from conditions such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.

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