Featured This Week - May 13 |
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Join the City for an Open House
Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Community & Cultural Center Downtown Amphitheater
17000 Monterey Road
We'll cover budgets, in particular the Fiscal Years 2022-2024 Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets. Join us in person to ask questions and talk about budgets.
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City Booth at Sidewalk Saturdays
Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. - noon
Near Coffee Guys on Third Street
Topics: Summer Recreation, Water Conservation,
and City Budgets
Sidewalk Saturdays: Support local businesses at our outdoor retail market. Handmade, health & beauty, natural products, and more!
The City of Morgan Hill is looking forward to meeting you in person! See you there!
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Recology South Valley Compost Giveaway
Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Morgan Hill Corporation Yard, 100 Edes Court
Please note: one 32 gallon can per resident, no commercial customers, first come, first served, bring your own shovel and container. More info:
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May 15-21, National Police Week
Each year during the week of May 15th, National Police Week recognizes law enforcement officers’ contributions throughout the nation. Every day they put on their uniforms, not knowing what the day holds. They have answered a call to public service that is demanding.
Thank you, Morgan Hill Police Department!
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May 15-21, National Public Works Week
The City of Morgan Hill is proud to celebrate the unsung heroes who are always present and ready to serve! Join us on Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.-noon at Community Park, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.
What are some of things the team manages?
- Drinking Water
- Emergency Response
- Engineering and Capital Projects
- Landscapes and Tree Trimming
- Stormwater and Drainage
- Streets, Roads, and Traffic Lights
- Wastewater
They will enjoy showing you some of the machinery used in their line of work, as well as discussing with you how, why, and where pieces of machinery are used. The teammates from our Engineering Division will also be on hand to answer questions on some of the City's capital projects.
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Youth Action Council (YAC) Presents: Hygiene Products Donation Drive
Continuing Week of May 16
The City of Morgan Hill's YAC requests donations be delivered Monday through Friday, May 20, to the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 Edmundson Ave.
YAC requests: shampoo, toothpaste and brushes, body wash, and deodorant. All donations go to Cecelia's Closet, part of the Edward Boss Prado Foundation. |
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COVID Testing Available
Morgan Hill Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Chamber is located in the Civic Plaza: 17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, 95037.
Appointments for this location are open for scheduling 7 days before the testing date. Once all appointments are filled, this location will no longer appear as an option.
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course Series: May 17 - June 11
The CERT training is a 20-hour, all hazard training program offered by Morgan Hill's Office of Emergency Services. Classes are a combination of online training and a one-day, hands-on skills training sessions.
Registration is required by the first class session and you will receive an email confirmation to attend. This class is open to anyone over the age of 18. Community service hours are available to students who attend with a parent/guardian. Contact Emergency Services Coordinator Jennifer Ponce for questions.
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Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are virtual and live-streamed on Facebook, Channel 17, and the City’s website.
Public comment may be provided in the following ways:
- Join the virtual Parks & Recreation meeting via the link above, when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
- Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
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Send public comments in writing to chris.ghione@morganhill.ca.gov.
Please note that comments made on Facebook are not considered public comment.
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City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop
873 3200 8380.
Public comment may be provided in the following ways:
- Join the virtual City Council meeting via the link above; when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
- Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
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Send public comments in writing to City Clerk: ccpubliccomment@morganhill.ca.gov.
Please note that comments made on Facebook are not considered public comment.
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May is Bike Month!
Bike to Wherever Days, May 20-22
Visit Morgan Hill's Energizer Station
Friday, May 20, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The City's Bike to Wherever Days Energizer Station will be located near the bike sculpture at the Community and Cultural Center in Downtown.
Resources to help you get on your way: local pathways map, safety pledge, and contact info. |
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Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.
Civic Center Plaza, 17575 Peak Avenue
Join us for the City of Morgan Hill’s Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. Please note that the flag will be raised by City staff
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National River Clean Up Day - Morgan Hill Creek Cleanup
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Meet at Morgan Hill Corporation Yard, 100 Edes Court
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Planning Commission Recruitment
The City of Morgan Hill is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission. We are recruiting to fill one unexpired term on this Commission with a term ending June 1, 2025.
Application forms will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office until Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 5:00 p.m. or until filled. Interviews before the City Council are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
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Featured Department: Housing |
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May 2022 Silicon Valley
Affordable Housing Month
In conjunction with Affordable Housing Month, the City of Morgan Hill's Housing Division and its below market rate homebuyer program administrator, HouseKeys, hosted a Townhall to cover information on local housing programs and how to access them, plus tips for searching for housing in today’s market. The City's YouTube channel includes all Townhall recordings and has the most recent Housing Townhall video from May 12 available.
Throughout the month, Silicon Valley at Home (SV@Home) gathers our region’s housing partners to host a variety of virtual workshops, webinars, and creative community engagement opportunities to educate, activate, and engage advocates and the community around housing challenges and solutions we can pursue together.
Reach out to Christie Thomas for more information on the City's Housing Programs.
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Re- Entry and/or Deferred Entry Scholarships for the
2022-2023 Academic Year
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Rotary Club of Morgan Hill
Presents Dazzle 22 Charity Event
May 20, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
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Gavilan College Theater
Presents: The Imaginary Invalid
Through May 21
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South Valley Civic Theatre
Teen Production: Newsies Jr.
Through May 22
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Edward Boss Prado Foundation
Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m.
Fundraiser @ Mainstream Boutique
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AAUW and the MH Library Present
A Conversation About Diversity
Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 p.m.
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Programming Irrigation Controllers
May 24, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Valley Water and an expert from Water Efficient Gardens to learn about the different types of irrigation controllers, and how to program them to save water and align with Valley Water’s 2-day per week watering requirement.
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Our City Forest DIY Lawn Busters
May 27-28, Two Day Workshop
Learn how to transform your lawn into a low-water use landscape and more info about Valley Water’s rebates.
- Day 1 Virtual: Fri., May 27, 6-6:30 p.m.
- Day 2 In-Person: Saturday, May 28 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location TBD.
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Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras
May 28 & 29, Opens 10 a.m.
Downtown Amphitheather
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Two AAUW Scholarships:
Health Care Profession Scholarship
STEM Degree Scholarship
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Morgan Hill Historical Society
Presents Stories from the Past
Film Screening, June 5, 3 p.m.
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Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley
Summer Programs Begin June 13
Open Now for Registration
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Affordable Connectivity Program
The Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government announced that it has secured commitments from 20 Internet Service Providers to offer at least one high speed internet plan with a minimum of 100 MB download for no more than $30 a month, and a guarantee of no additional fees or data caps, to an estimated 48 million households who qualify for it across the country.
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City Maintenance Projects |
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The Scoop
News you want to know about public projects and maintenance activities throughout Morgan Hill.
Click the image or here for the latest updates and what to expect in the coming week.
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
The Civic Center area is open to the public: Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
State and County Health Information
City of Morgan Hill
408-779-7271
17575 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill 95037
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