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Menlo Park celebrates Arbor Day 2026 with mayoral tree planting

Published on April 20, 2026

Did you know that the Arbor Day Foundation designated the City of Menlo Park as a Tree City USA city in 2025? This marks the City's 27th consecutive year as a Tree City, demonstrating Menlo Park's strong commitment to effective urban forest management. This week is special as it includes Earth Day on April 22 and National Arbor Day on April 24.

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Extended road closure on Independence Drive the week of April 27

Published on April 20, 2026

Beginning the week of April 27, Independence Drive at the intersection with Constitution Drive will be fully closed for approximately 10 weeks to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District's Bayfront Recycled Water Project.

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Planning Commission to discuss SB 9 Ordinance updates

Published on April 20, 2026

Monday, April 27, beginning at 7 p.m., the Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a study session to provide feedback on potential amendments to the City’s regulations for urban lot splits and two unit housing developments, commonly referred to as “SB 9.”

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Asphalt work on Pierce Road and Newbridge Street

Published on April 20, 2026

Public Works will be performing asphalt work on Pierce Road and Newbridge Street in the coming weeks in preparation for the upcoming Bay and Pierce Roads Improvement Project this summer.

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May is Bike Month! Celebrate National Bike & Roll to School Day May 6

Published on April 20, 2026

Did you know swapping your car for walking or biking can clear the air, reduce congestion, improve your health and bring you closer to your community? Celebrate National Bike & Roll to School Day May 6. Bike & Roll to School Day invites students and families to walk or bike to school.

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City Council to hold public hearing on proposed Master Fee Schedule

Published on April 18, 2026

On April 28, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Master Fee Schedule, which includes recommended updates to select Library and Community Services fees. If approved, the updated fees would become effective July 1, 2026.

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Nick Szegda selected as new Library and Community Services director

Published on April 18, 2026

Nick Szegda has been selected as the new Library and Community Services director. Szegda brings 33+ years of experience within the City of Menlo Park. He started as a part-time employee in the library and grew his career to take on a variety of roles, including overseeing every division within the Library and Community Services department.

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City advocates for VLF funding owed by the State

Published on April 13, 2026

On April 7, City of Menlo Park staff and City Councilmembers joined other San Mateo County leaders to advocate that critical Vehicle Licensing Fee (VLF) funding - more than $100 million annually – be released by the State to San Mateo County and its 20 cities. This funding supports public safety and emergency response, health and mental health services and housing and homelessness programs.

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Planning Commission to review an update to City’s ADU Ordinance

Published on April 13, 2026

Tonight, April 13, at 7 p.m., the Planning Commission is scheduled to review and consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt a new ADU Ordinance, which would comprehensively replace and update Chapter 16.79 (Accessory Dwelling Units) for consistency with State ADU law and to incorporate local objective standards. The Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Council.

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Willow Road/U.S. Highway 101 landscaping project out to bid

Published on April 13, 2026

In collaboration with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), the City has issued the construction documents for the Willow Road/U.S. 101 Interchange Landscaping project for bidding.

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Menlo Park celebrates Arbor Day 2026 with mayoral tree planting

Extended road closure on Independence Drive the week of April 27

Planning Commission to discuss SB 9 Ordinance updates

Asphalt work on Pierce Road and Newbridge Street

May is Bike Month! Celebrate National Bike & Roll to School Day May 6

City Council to hold public hearing on proposed Master Fee Schedule

Nick Szegda selected as new Library and Community Services director

City advocates for VLF funding owed by the State

Planning Commission to review an update to City’s ADU Ordinance

Willow Road/U.S. Highway 101 landscaping project out to bid

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