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Join Energy-Smart Homes Electrification Incentive Essentials workshop

Published on September 23, 2024

Attend the California Energy-Smart Homes program’s Electric Electrification Incentive Essentials online workshop on Thursday, Oct. 3 at noon. This 30-minute interactive workshop with Q&A is for anyone looking to learn more about qualifying their all-electric new construction projects for incentives in the state of California.

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Electric Home Tour 2024

Published on September 23, 2024

See how your neighbors have electrified their homes! Explore the latest in energy-efficient technology, including heat pump water heaters, heat pumps for both heating and cooling, induction cooktops, electric fireplaces, electric vehicles (EVs), EV chargers and even electric garden tools. Homeowners, along with knowledgeable volunteer assistants, will explain the benefits going electric!

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Environmental Justice and Safety Elements

Published on September 16, 2024

Attend the Tuesday, Sept. 24 City Council meeting to support two important changes to the City’s General Plan: adoption of the City’s first ever Environmental Justice Element and adoption of an update to the City’s Safety Element. The Planning Commission recommended adoption of these Elements on Aug. 26.

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New schedule changes for Menlo Park shuttles ahead

Published on September 16, 2024

With electrification, Caltrain will begin operating new schedules starting Saturday, Sept. 21.

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National Preparedness Month: Build a kit

Published on September 16, 2024

As part of National Preparedness Month, now is a great time to create a disaster preparedness kit. There are six basics you should stock for your home: food, water, first aid supplies, clothing and tools. Also, consider special items such as medications. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to carry container.

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Don’t go with the flow: Tackling liquid pollution in our storm system

Published on September 16, 2024

When it rains, water flows directly into the storm drains, carrying anything in its path to our waterways. Rainwater flows directly to the local creeks and the Bay without any treatment.

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Calling all residents interested in local leadership!

Published on September 16, 2024

Calling all residents interested in local leadership! The City is actively seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Housing Commission. Advisory bodies such as the Housing Commission examine issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council on policy matters.

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Participate in the annual poster contest to promote proper sorting

Published on September 16, 2024

Calling all student artists! RethinkWaste’s 2024 Poster Contest is now open! Know any awesomely artistic students in third through eighth grade in the RethinkWaste service area?

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National Preparedness Month: Improve your skills

Published on September 09, 2024

Being trained in lifesaving skills is a great way to be prepared for emergencies and disasters. The Menlo Park Fire District offers several free classes such as First Aid and CPR as well as Disaster Preparedness through its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) initiative.

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Upcoming re-roofing project at City Hall

Published on September 09, 2024

Public Works will soon begin a re-roofing project at City Hall.

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