MENLO PARK
Editorial: Finally, a deal on Derry
About a month ago, we castigated the Menlo Park City Council in this space for its failure to embrace dense housing projects downtown, despite the "green" aspirations espoused... |
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on Jun 12, 2007 at 12:38 pm by Paul Collacchi, a resident of another community |
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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 |
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Allied Arts Guild is a Ghost Town
Last week my girlfriends and I visited the Allied Arts Guild. It was like walking through a ghost town. The only thing missing was tumbleweeds blowing through the deserted g... |
Avid Gardner |
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on Jun 8, 2007 at 5:02 pm by Katie Angioletti, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Derry Referendum settlement agreement to be announced
At tonight's (Tuesday June 5th), City council meeting, a proposed settlement to the Derry project referendum will be announced. If this agreement is approved by the City thou... |
Morris Brown |
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on Jun 5, 2007 at 3:39 am by Morris Brown, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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Menlo Park Toastmasters - Public Speaking Club - Summer Program
Come to Menlo Park Toastmasters - every Wednesday at 7:30 pm downtown Menlo Park. For the summer please note we have changed rooms to A26/27 at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church,... |
Angela Hey |
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on Jun 3, 2007 at 11:01 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Santa Cruz Avenue needs art shop and more
About a month ago you asked local readers what businesses should be on Santa Cruz Avenue.
I am a mother of a 7-year-old girl, I loved art as a child, and I want to show my ... |
Susanne Chang |
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on May 31, 2007 at 3:19 pm by Bianca Bacio, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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What will replace the Chevron?
Why did the Chevron station on the corner of Middlefield and Willow disappear so quickly?
The lot was quickly razed and surrounded by chainlink fence. It's been sporting a ... |
Wondering |
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on May 29, 2007 at 9:39 am by Menlo 280, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Menlo Park is doing its share on high-density housing
While I support sensible planning in support of better communities, I read with concern your cover story on high-density developments.
It should be noted that Menlo Park ha... |
Greg Druehl |
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on May 27, 2007 at 2:14 pm by agree with greg, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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Problems at Allied Arts Guild
Allied Arts’ Dismal Future
I’m concerned about the future of the Allied Arts property. As a longtime member of the Woodside-Atherton Auxiliary, I believe that our leadersh... |
Allied Arts Member |
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on May 15, 2007 at 5:10 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of another community |
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Global Warming- What's a person to do?
While our leaders are deciding what government can do to stem global warming, there are things we, the people, can do. The big question is, what are we willing to sacrifice so... |
Elizabeth Lasensky |
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on May 14, 2007 at 11:33 am by Old Mom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Felton Gables neighborhood |
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Can someone please explain?
I have waited long enough, and now I finally want and explanation. Why are certain people allowed to set-up milk crates and sit all day in front of Draegers? Is this not loite... |
new guy |
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on May 14, 2007 at 10:09 am by Good Christian, a resident of the Menlo Park: Fair Oaks neighborhood |
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Lost Golden Retriever in Menlo Park
For information on a lost golden retriever in Menlo Park, click here: Web Link
Name: Canela
Gender: Female
Breed: (primary) Golden Ret... |
News Hound |
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on May 12, 2007 at 12:37 pm by News Hound, a resident of another community |
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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 |
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Massive two-story building proposed to dwarf Oak Knoll School neighbors
In its headlong rush to break ground on a monstrous NEW 2 story bldg. at Oak Knoll School, backing on Oak Avenue and dwarfing it's neighbors, Menlo Park School District finall... |
BIGGER THE BETTER? |
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on May 9, 2007 at 5:43 pm by Concerned Menlo Park Neighbor, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Musical Mother Goose
Please join the Menlo Park Library as we welcome MaryLee Sunseri, performing a musical Mother Goose program, on Wednesday, May 16 at 10:00 AM. Bring a blanket to enjoy this f... |
Menlo Park Library |
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on May 2, 2007 at 8:46 pm by Menlo Park Library, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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City to waste $24,000 on useless Greenhouse gas emissions inventory study
Next Tuesday, our dear council is going to most likely approve spending $24,000 on one of Mayor Fergusson's pet projects dealing with the "city going Green". As part of her e... |
totally-disgusted |
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on Apr 27, 2007 at 4:00 pm by totally-disgusted, a resident of the Menlo Park: The Willows neighborhood |
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Do more people produce more C02?
Is it not the case that there is a direct, positive correlation between urban density and its carbon footprint? Is it not the case that as Menlo Park’s housing and therefore p... |
Responsible Resident |
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on Apr 23, 2007 at 1:24 pm by Not fuzzy at all, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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One in 20 peninsula homeowners live in dangerous & cold homes!
Rebuilding Together will be in 13 Peninsula cities to repair and rebuild 72 different structures benefiting low-income, elderly and/or disabled neighbors and families with chi... |
Rebuilding Together |
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on Apr 20, 2007 at 2:06 pm by Rebuilding Together, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Grafitti in Menlo Park
Is anyone as offeded as I am by the grafitti that appears in our parks, on the sides of buildings, etc.? The grafitti on the side of the Dutch Goose, etc. appears to be some ... |
Offended Citizen |
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on Apr 20, 2007 at 11:14 am by Offended Citizen, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Signing posts with your real name.
I suggest all posts should be ignored that are not signed with a real name. They are simply hot air. This city deserves real better. |
Marianne Dean |
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on Apr 18, 2007 at 11:17 am by Jenna Jameson, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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How do we solve the playing field shortage in Menlo Park?
The majority on the City Council opposed Measure J to develop playing fields in East Menlo Park. They said we need instead to create playing fields more centrally located wit... |
Kids need more playing fields |
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on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:05 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Fuzzy logic on turf field decision
The following letter by Steve Wallace was published in the Almanac's April 18 print edition:
Editor:
So the Menlo Park City Council did not want to put in money for a large... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:01 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Menlo Park Toastmasters - Award Winning Club Open House
Menlo Park Toastmasters is an award winning club - it has won local public speaking contests and for the last 3 years has held Toastmasters International highest club award - ... |
Angela Hey |
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on Apr 17, 2007 at 10:57 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Time for Menlo Park to phase out herbicides
The following letter by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition.
Editor: In 1998 City Manager Jan Dolan agreed to phase out the use ... |
Renee Batti |
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on Apr 12, 2007 at 3:49 pm by Yoohooooo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks neighborhood |
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Does MP have an emergency warning system?
Yesterday, the huge scrap yard fire in Redwood City filled our community with stinky black smoke. Regardless of whether this smoke is toxic (as pondered by some news outlets),... |
Kathy |
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on Apr 11, 2007 at 10:43 am by Kathy, a resident of the Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks neighborhood |