SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is the EPA HS on Pope st moving? What will replace it?
Web Link
"Administrators at the Stanford University-affiliated East Palo Alto Academy High School, a charter school now oper... |
rodents |
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on Feb 15, 2012 at 9:22 am by resident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
The Red Xs
The Red Xs
“In wilderness is the preservation of the World” *
Henry David Thoreau
First, let me state that I have donated to the New Portola Valley Center. I d... |
Roger G. Novesky |
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on May 2, 2007 at 11:36 am by Steve Toben, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Red Light Cameras ineffective in reducing violations
This letter was sent to Menlo Park City Council as well as Sgt. Kaufman.
May 20, 2013
Sgt. Sharon Kaufman
Menlo Park Police Dept.
Dear Sgt. Kaufman,
When we talked la... |
Roger Jones |
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on May 21, 2013 at 8:34 am by Good letter, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
So, what do we do about it?
If reducing greenhouse gases and dependence on foreign oil is more critical than ever, thinking of new ways to get more people to take public transit is more urgent than ever... |
Rory Brown |
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on Jul 18, 2008 at 11:59 pm by Resident, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
What did you think of the downtown block party?
The Menlo Park block party held on Santa Cruz Avenue on Aug. 1 seemed to go over well with businesses and residents.
Is this something the city should do every year? More oft... |
Rory Brown |
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on Aug 6, 2007 at 11:35 am by Jeremy Gundel, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
What do you think of the new Derry project?
A compromise has been reached on the Derry condo-commercial project by the O'Brien Group, the project developer; and Menlo Park Tomorrow, the residents group who led a referen... |
Rory Brown |
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on Jun 10, 2007 at 6:48 pm by let\'s get real 2, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Fire sprinkler debate is back
Menlo Park City Council members have agreed to hold a study session so the public can weigh in on whether the council should enact an ordinance that would require sprinklers i... |
Rory Brown |
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on May 11, 2007 at 9:47 pm by willows123, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Council members Cline and Cohen call for "Open Government Initiative"
Menlo Park City Council members Richard Cline and Andy Cohen sent a letter to the rest of the council calling for more transparency in how the city does its business. They've ... |
Rory Brown |
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on Mar 5, 2007 at 6:17 am by Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
MOVIES
Catch Oscar-winner "The Lives of Others" at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park
The German film, "The Lives of Others," which won the Oscar for best foreign language film Sunday night, is playing at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park.
For showtimes, go t... |
Rory Brown |
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 5:50 pm by ForgetAboutHollywood, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
What do people want in a new city manager?
The Menlo Park City Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Feb. 8, so members of the public can tell the council what they want in a new city manager.
The meeting is sch... |
Rory Brown |
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on Feb 11, 2007 at 11:18 am by debunker, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Recycling center closes
The bottle and can recycling redemption center, located for many years in the Safeway parking lot on El Camino Real, has closed due to construction at the site. Anyone wantin... |
Rory Brown |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 3:46 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Goodwill Donation Site Moves
The Goodwill donation site, located for many years at the Safeway on El Camino Real, has moved to the rear entrance of the Goodwill Store at 711 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Par... |
Rory Brown |
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on Dec 14, 2006 at 3:40 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK
Hazardous waste drop off
Residents of Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley can take hazardous waste to a Menlo Park location on Saturday, Nov. 11.
The location will be disclosed to res... |
Rory Brown |
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on Oct 4, 2006 at 2:19 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
MENLO PARK ELECTIONS
Post Menlo Park election events here
As the Nov. 7 election nears, Town Square is a great place to post information about upcoming Menlo Park City Council campaign events. Give the who, what, where and when for e... |
Rory Brown |
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on Oct 3, 2006 at 2:52 pm by Rory Brown, Almanac staff writer |
AROUND TOWN
Common Sense Guide to Aging in Place using Low-Cost Technology
As part of a speaker series during Older Americans Month, Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Center will host a talk by Susan Ayers Walker, Managing Director of the ... |
RosenerHouse |
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on Apr 19, 2007 at 2:41 pm by RosenerHouse, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park Kite Day
The City of Menlo Park will host the annual Kite Day on Sunday, April 22 at Bayfront Park from 12 noon - 3PM. A Kite, a hot dog, and a soda can be purchased together for $5. B... |
Rosetta Fort |
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on Apr 6, 2007 at 3:23 pm by Rosetta Fort, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park Annual Egg Hunt
The City of Menlo Park hosts the annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 2007. This fun filled event is from 10am - 12 noon at Burgess Park. Bring the family to enjoy an egg hun... |
Rosetta Fort |
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on Mar 30, 2007 at 12:20 pm by Brian, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
correction to post
The letter I just posted about the Park Theater appeared describing me as a Downtown Menlo Park resident. This is incorrect; I meant only to indicate that my letter concerns ... |
Roslyn Raney |
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on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:11 pm by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Park Theater building deserves respect
I support preserving the Park Theater and making a serious application to have it placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The current owner has not shown resp... |
Roslyn Raney |
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on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:08 pm by Roslyn Raney, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Nobody for Atherton Town Council
My write in candidate will be none of the above.
For two of the three seats up for grabs.
There is one candidate, a man currently serving on the finance comittee who has... |
roving reporter |
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on Oct 14, 2010 at 5:47 pm by spitfire, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Time for Menlo Park to drop the High Speed Rail lawsuit
We have voted yes for it, the federal government will be making funds available for it in the stimulus package, and now even those who sought to stop the High Speed Rail are... |
Roxie |
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on Feb 15, 2009 at 6:49 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Consultants want $225K more for ECR Downtown Specific Plan Moneypit
It is endless, on top of the nearly $ 900,000 the city has already paid the consultants working on this project, the staff is now asking for an additional $225,000 for the sam... |
Roxie Rorapaugh |
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on Dec 12, 2011 at 4:37 pm by baby, meet bathwater, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Menlo Park should keep using the Goats
One budget cutting strategy Menlo Park City Council is being asked to approve next week is to save $5000 by reducing the use of goats for vegetation management(see page 34, st... |
Roxie Rorapaugh |
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on Mar 13, 2011 at 11:54 am by Roxie Rorapaugh, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Community Development Agency funds transfer
There are several measures involving the Community Development Agency that are on Menlo Park City Council Agenda tonight.
I looked at the city staff's proposals to transfer... |
Roxie Rorapaugh |
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on Feb 8, 2011 at 1:21 pm by Roxie Rorapaugh, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
OTHER TOPICS
Menlo Fire and the Santa Clara County Grand Jury Report
Some excerpts from the Santa Clara County Grand Jury report regarding Fire Services.
With Menlo Fire's bloated budget, one has to wonder if they have any incentives to con... |
Roy Desoto |
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on Jun 22, 2011 at 8:34 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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