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Atherton: Bids to outsource services suggest 'substantial' cost savings for town
As 12 town employees watch the clock tick forward toward the July 15 elimination of their jobs, union representatives, town negotiators, and a state mediator plan to meet on J... |
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on Jul 8, 2011 at 7:08 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Atherton Releases Code Complaint on home of Charles Marsala
The following letter was forwarded to me today.
It contains the results of an allegation that the home of Charles Marsala is not structurally sound:
TO: JERRY GRUBER, CI... |
mike murphy |
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on Aug 4, 2010 at 12:37 am by Hmmmm, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Bill of Particulars
I do not support the existing parcel tax, and believe it will fail. However, I would rather light a candle than curse the Town of Atherton's darkness. Here is a list of refo... |
Candle Lighter |
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on Feb 3, 2010 at 3:29 pm by Ed, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Update: Students expelled for pot, but no major drug bust at Sacred Heart, school official says
Rumors of a major drug bust at Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton appear unfounded, but two students have been expelled for "marijuana-related activities," a school official... |
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on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:39 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
ATHERTON
Councilman blasts report by grand jury
There's been no official response from Atherton to the April 6 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report advising the town to butt out of a dispute between high school neighbor... |
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on Apr 30, 2009 at 10:39 am by referee, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Hard to find a financial crisis in Atherton
A few weeks ago in these pages, I urged the Atherton City Council to survey the community before firing all of our building and public works department personnel.
Read the fu... |
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on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm by mickie winkler, a resident of another community |
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Interim Atherton Police Chief
This is a great appointment - a true professional with no interest in a long term job.
Danielson, Connors and Flint will make a great team. Look for real change soon.
PR... |
peter carpenter |
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on Jul 20, 2011 at 12:30 am by Hmmm, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton outsourcing bids show 'substantial' savings
As 12 town employees watch the clock tick forward toward the July 15 elimination of their jobs, union representatives, town negotiators, and a state mediator plan to meet on J... |
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on Jul 6, 2011 at 5:07 pm by Henry Riggs, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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Atherton Police Union: You're on Candid Camera!
The Atherton police union has recently started video taping any town meeting in which police issues are mentioned. Their press release:
March 19, 2011
The Atherton Poli... |
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on Apr 4, 2011 at 7:27 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Five candidates named for Atherton interim manager post
The Atherton City Council will interview five candidates -- among them the town's current "bridge" interim manager -- for the interim city manager position when it meets on Mo... |
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on Nov 16, 2010 at 8:09 pm by management partner, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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An offer for Jerry Carlson to Consider
The following is the text of an e-mail I sent to Jerry Carlson offering to withdraw my criminal complaint against him.
Some have referred to this as a "nasty note".
You... |
John P Johns |
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on Jul 17, 2010 at 7:50 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Atherton asks D.A. to investigate police misconduct charge
The town of Atherton has asked the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office to investigate "the allegation of falsifying a police report" detailing the 2008 arrest of Ather... |
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on Apr 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Atherton council sets special meeting Friday on allegations of improper conduct by councilman
The Atherton City Council is scheduling a special emergency meeting for 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, to look into allegations of impropriety surrounding Councilman Charles Marsala... |
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on Mar 31, 2010 at 10:04 am by down to earth, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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Atherton council members accuse colleagues of censorship
Two members of the Atherton City Council are accusing their colleagues of censorship for making it harder to place issues on meeting agendas. At the June 17 meeting, a divide... |
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on Jun 28, 2009 at 9:42 pm by red herring, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton report cites porn, expenses and 'bullying' in firing of finance director
It wasn't the hostile workplace charge that got the former Atherton finance director John Johns fired. According to an investigator's report, it was "bullying" behavior, dubi... |
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on Apr 9, 2009 at 1:04 pm by counselor, a resident of another community |
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Atherton meets on high-speed rail
Wondering why Atherton officials are opposing the California High Speed Rail initiative? The City Council is hosting a special study session meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.... |
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on Jan 17, 2009 at 10:14 pm by Adam, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Atherton: Fired finance director seeks to block investigation report
The murky details surrounding the unceremonious firing of Atherton Finance Director John Johns on Oct. 29 might be revealed to the public. Then again, they might not.
Read th... |
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on Dec 12, 2007 at 4:02 pm by OutsideObserverLOL, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Charges fly as mailers hit Atherton mailboxes
Atherton residents should probably be forgiven if they were confused by a flurry of last-minute campaign materials they received last week, including a letter from the mayor s... |
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on Nov 6, 2012 at 9:31 am by More questions on facts, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton postpones budget discussion
As the hour grew late while the agenda remained long on Wednesday (June 20), the Atherton Town Council decided to call it a night and save discussion of the budget for another... |
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on Jun 28, 2012 at 2:44 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Mountain lion spotted lying on front lawn
A mountain lion was spotted lying on the front lawn of a home in Woodside on Tuesday night, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Read the full story here http... |
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on May 3, 2011 at 5:18 pm by df and g, a resident of another community |
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Conflict of Interest Charges Dog Atherton Interim City Manager
The Atherton City Council hired an investigator to research Mr. Danielson's background before hiring him as interim City Manager.
Apparently, the background investigator f... |
Tim J. |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 8:33 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
President Obama in Atherton
President Obama is due to attend a fundraising event for San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris around 5:40 p.m. today at a private residence in Atherton. Ms. Harris is... |
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on Oct 23, 2010 at 9:14 pm by anonymous, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton appoints new police lieutenant
Sgt. Joe Wade begins a new phase of his 11-year career with the Atherton Police Department on July 11, when he assumes the position of lieutenant -- one of only two at-will ma... |
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on Jul 12, 2010 at 8:01 am by right on, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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monster homes on postage stamp lots
There has been a call for Elizabeth Lewis to explain how she got away with buildig a 6,000 square foot home on an 18,000 square foot lot.
The City Council should heed this ... |
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on May 4, 2010 at 12:16 pm by puritan, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Resident calls for probe of police department
An Atherton resident who said he was wrongfully arrested in 2008 on domestic violence charges was exonerated Jan. 14 by a San Mateo County Superior Court judge. Now, he's pub... |
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on Feb 3, 2010 at 12:13 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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