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Upcoming solar carport installation at Kelly Park Dec. 17

Published on December 15, 2025

Public Works will soon begin the installation of solar panel carports at the Kelly Field parking lot (100 Terminal Ave.). Construction is anticipated to start Dec. 17 and is estimated to be completed by April 2026. The work will take place from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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City Council selects new Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026

Published on December 15, 2025

At the annual reorganization of the City Council Dec. 9, the City Council chose a new mayor and vice mayor to serve in these roles for the next year. Congratulations to Mayor Betsy Nash and Vice Mayor Jennifer Wise for being selected by their colleagues! Join us for the last City Council meeting of the year Dec. 16 at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.).

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Volunteer for the One Day Homeless Count Jan. 29

Published on December 15, 2025

San Mateo County is seeking volunteers for the 2026 One Day Homeless Count, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 from 5–10 a.m. The One Day Homeless Count is a federally required snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single morning. Volunteers document individuals living outdoors, in vehicles or in other locations not meant for habitation.

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Overnight parking enforcement deferred for the holidays

Published on December 15, 2025

The City will suspend residential overnight parking enforcement during the holiday season. The overnight parking ordinance will not be enforced beginning Monday morning, Dec. 22, through Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 2026. It will resume at 2 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2026. All parked vehicles without a parking permit will receive a courtesy warning.

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Apply for the 2026 Community Police Academy by Jan. 2

Published on December 15, 2025

The Police Community Academy gives our community members a hands-on introduction to police work. Participants will gain firsthand insight into how a police department works. The Academy is a six-week program open to ages 18 years and older and takes place Wednesdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m. from Jan. 14, 2026 through Feb.18, 2026. The deadline to apply is Jan. 2, 2026.

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Share your Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day highlights

Published on December 09, 2025

Friday, Nov. 14, schools across Menlo Park joined students and families throughout California in celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. This annual event honors Ruby Bridges, who at just six years old became the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.

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Walking and biking tips for winter break

Published on December 09, 2025

Daylight saving time began Sunday, Nov. 2. With it getting darker earlier, now is a great time for families to review Safe Routes to School walking and biking tips for the winter season. Staying visible with reflective gear or bike lights, using suggested low-speed walking and biking routes and refreshing safety basics can help keep kids safe during winter break.

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Solar panel installation at City Hall

Published on December 08, 2025

In partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy, the City of Menlo Park will install new rooftop solar panels and solar carports at City Hall beginning Dec. 15, with work occurring Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The project will take about 12 weeks and will not affect building hours, though there will be temporary parking disruptions. This effort supports the City’s Climate Action Plan and

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Home upgrade services now available citywide

Published on December 08, 2025

Menlo Park is now offering no-cost home electrification upgrades to all income-eligible single-family households citywide. Nov. 18, the City Council expanded the Home Upgrade Services program to include more residents. For example, a family of four with an annual income at or below $223,900 (120%of the San Mateo County area median income) now qualifies.

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Scout Troop 109 plants trees with Menlo Park staff Dec. 4

Published on December 08, 2025

On Dec. 4, Menlo Park’s Scout Troop 109 joined the City’s Public Works Trees Team and a few members of the Police Department to plant two Red Ruby Horsechestnut trees near the Gymnastics Center and the back entrance of the Recreation Center.

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Upcoming solar carport installation at Kelly Park Dec. 17

City Council selects new Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026

Volunteer for the One Day Homeless Count Jan. 29

Overnight parking enforcement deferred for the holidays

Apply for the 2026 Community Police Academy by Jan. 2

Share your Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day highlights

Walking and biking tips for winter break

Solar panel installation at City Hall

Home upgrade services now available citywide

Scout Troop 109 plants trees with Menlo Park staff Dec. 4

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