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Utility bill discounts available for income-eligible households

Published on February 02, 2026

The City of Menlo Park offers a utility rate assistance program to help income-qualified residents lower their solid waste and water bills. Eligible households can receive a 20% discount on Recology solid waste bills and a 50%discount on the 5/8-inch meter service charges for Menlo Park Municipal Water customers with credits applied retroactively.

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Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing Project City Council study session

Published on January 26, 2026

The Menlo Park City Council will discuss the next steps for the Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing Project at a study session Jan. 27. This project will construct a pedestrian and bicycle undercrossing of the Caltrain railroad near Middle Avenue, connecting Alma Street near Burgess Park to El Camino Real at the open space plaza that is part of Stanford’s Middle Plaza at 500 El Camino Real project.

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Apply for the Community Funding Program by March 5

Published on January 26, 2026

The City of Menlo Park is accepting applications for its Community Funding Program, which supports eligible community organizations and nonprofit agencies addressing local human service needs. Funding is available for basic services, community enrichment and community health programs.

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Host a zero waste party and borrow a free party pack today!

Published on January 26, 2026

If you are planning a party or gathering, make your next event waste-free! Zero waste party packs are free and available for Menlo Park residents to borrow. They are perfect for picnics, parties and casual get-togethers in the backyard or at the park. This opportunity is brought to you by 350 Silicon Valley and funded by the City of Menlo Park Community Grant funding program.

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Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking

Published on January 26, 2026

Menlo Park Police Department working in partnership with the Redwood City Police Department and with support from the Atherton Police Department, East Palo Alto Police Department, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) conducted a joint human trafficking enforcement operation in Menlo Park.

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Apply for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District advisory committee

Published on January 20, 2026

Menlo Park is seeking applicants to represent the City on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District (EPASD) advisory committee. Committee members serve on the EPASD advisory board, advise on operational matters and review annual budgets. Interested Menlo Park residents over the age of 18 who live in the EPASD service area are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13.

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Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance

Published on January 12, 2026

The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park will be modified temporarily to allow for construction work by the West Bay Sanitary District. A detour will be in place, and pedestrians will be routed to an existing nearby path as an alternative point of entry.

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January is Teen Driving Awareness Month

Published on January 12, 2026

Teen Driving Awareness Month is observed every year in January to raise awareness and educate teen drivers and their parents about the risks they face while driving. This is a great time for families to bring up safety measures and establish good driving habits to help prevent roadway accidents.

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New library card art coming soon

Published on January 07, 2026

We asked community members to submit original artwork based on the theme, "My Library Adventure in Menlo Park." Five designs have been chosen to be featured on our next generation of library cards.

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Annual water flushing program 2025

Published on December 22, 2025

Menlo Park Municipal Water has started to conduct its annual water main flushing. The work will continue through December and conclude in February. The process of flushing water mains may cause some disruptions, such as temporary reduction in water pressure or brown water.

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Utility bill discounts available for income-eligible households

Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing Project City Council study session

Apply for the Community Funding Program by March 5

Host a zero waste party and borrow a free party pack today!

Police partner in an operation to address human trafficking

Apply for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District advisory committee

Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance

January is Teen Driving Awareness Month

New library card art coming soon

Annual water flushing program 2025

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