City Manager Starla Jerome-Robinson announced that she submitted her letter of resignation to the City Council on Dec. 27 and will resign effective no later than Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.

The City Council held a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment of an interim city manager.

At the end of the meeting, the City Council announced its intention to name current Deputy City Manager Justin Murphy as the interim city manager. Murphy’s official appointment will be considered as part of the Jan. 11, 2022, City Council agenda.

Mayor Betsy Nash said, "The City Council appreciates Starla’s years of service to Menlo Park. We were fortunate to have her step up to the position a little over three years ago, coming out of retirement to serve her community yet again. We all wish her the very best in her future retirement.”

Omicron is the name given to a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The emergence of the Omicron variant in late 2021 has stressed the local, state, and national health care systems.

This is a confusing time. We are providing information here to the best of our ability that is current as of January 6, 2022.

Bon Marché Market will run tomorrow Wednesday, January 12 from 3 to 7 pm at the 600-700 blocks of Santa Cruz Avenue, adjacent to Bistro Vida.

The Business Issues & Transportation committee works to keep members and the community informed about issues that could impact our city. The focus includes fostering and maintaining a strong liaison with local, state, and federal governments.

The committee meeting is this Thursday, January 13 at 8 am. The meeting will feature High-Speed Rail and Aurora Technology.

Meeting ID: 870 1943 9693

Passcode: 272114

The Menlo Park Library and Belle Haven Branch Library operating hours will expand to include Sundays. The libraries will be open to the public during the following hours:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: Noon to 8 pm

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10 am to 6 pm

Holidays: Closed

The City of Menlo Park provides a wide array of dance, fitness, martial arts, crafts, lifelong learning classes and more, for all ages and ability levels, in a safe and welcoming environment. Registration is now open – spaces fill quickly. Check out some of our returning youth and new adult classes!

A business owner has many challenges. You’ve accounted for all the costs involved to run your business and have a plan to be profitable. But have you planned and prepared for the unexpected?

Learn about the importance of business insurance to manage risk as well as understand why you need insurance and the types of coverage to consider to protect your business.

You will learn and discuss:

Online Workshop: Register Now