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Update: Marsh Road in Atherton may close for 12 weeks this summer -- not just eightUpdated on March 17: Atherton's public works director has recommended the town completely close its section of Marsh Road...
Original post made on Mar. 11, 2016Last comment by Yikes, safety, on Mar 18, 2016 at 5:51 pm | 30 comments | 11281 Views
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Atherton awaits reimbursement for Obama visitDear Town of Atherton: The check is not in the mail. Read the full story here http://www2.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=13801...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2013Last comment by Confounding factor, on Jun 11, 2013 at 10:06 pm | 30 comments | 8523 Views
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Park Theatre torn downDemolition work at the building housing the old Park Theatre, built in 1947 and closed in 2002, was underway Thursday. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 7, 2013Last comment by Just curious, on Dec 22, 2013 at 10:35 am | 30 comments | 13822 Views
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Lawsuits: Taxpayer ImpactsAtherton has had some payouts associated with lawsuit settlements in the past couple of years. There's at least one big suit...
Original post made by Math Facts on Sep. 12, 2010Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Sep 15, 2010 at 10:31 am | 30 comments | 5454 Views
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Atherton council greenlights staff, spending cutsMajor staffing and spending cuts are likely to be made soon in Atherton City Hall after the City Council, in a special meeting...
Original post made on May. 13, 2011Last comment by Ed, on May 15, 2011 at 11:13 pm | 29 comments | 5541 Views
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Here's what a police department does when service is part of their credoFrom the Hillsborough Police Department's Facebook page: Based on the events of today, please take the time to view the...
Original post made by Watcher on Dec. 15, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Dec 22, 2012 at 7:49 am | 29 comments | 3498 Views
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Atherton building official announces retirementCiting his April heart surgery and approaching 61st birthday, Atherton Building Official Mike Wasmann has announced that...
Original post made on Aug. 4, 2010Last comment by Screenwriter, on Aug 29, 2010 at 10:08 pm | 29 comments | 5816 Views
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Atherton considers lawsuit over rail electrification reportAtherton's City Council has asked for a closed-session meeting with the town's attorney to discuss suing Caltrain over the...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2015Last comment by Robert S. Allen, on Jan 26, 2015 at 7:19 am | 29 comments | 9942 Views
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Atherton signs off on Caltrain proposal to permanently close its train stationThe Atherton City Council decided on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to accept a proposal from Caltrain to permanently close the town's...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2020Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Jan 23, 2020 at 6:48 am | 29 comments | 19090 Views
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Atherton struggles for safer crosswalksYou can't always get what you want. But if the town of Atherton accepts what's on offer by the California Department of Transportation,...
Original post made on Dec. 11, 2012Last comment by Robert Cronin, on Dec 13, 2012 at 2:17 pm | 29 comments | 8149 Views
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Atherton mayor: City manager's departure is opportunity for 'fresh start'The resignation of Atherton City Manager Jerry Gruber, effective Oct. 22, was not a result of City Council pressure, but...
Original post made on Sep. 28, 2010Last comment by John P Johns, CPA, on Sep 30, 2010 at 12:03 pm | 28 comments | 4849 Views
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Guest opinion: Leadership in AthertonI have lived in Atherton for more than 18 years and have been involved with its civic affairs long before I was elected to...
Original post made on Feb. 7, 2012Last comment by Claims, on Feb 13, 2012 at 10:39 am | 28 comments | 6466 Views
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Former editor chooses jail over probationAtherton resident Brian Pardee Bothun, a former reporter for the Daily Post and former editor of the Palo Alto Daily News,...
Original post made on May. 6, 2010Last comment by POGO, on Jul 25, 2010 at 1:39 pm | 28 comments | 6849 Views
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Atherton: What's next after parcel tax defeat?After voters failed on Nov. 7 to renew a parcel tax that brought $1.86 million a year to Atherton for its police, roads and...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2017Last comment by Correction, on Nov 16, 2017 at 10:50 pm | 28 comments | 5195 Views
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McKeithen's MeddlingKathy McKeithen has been trying to save the Atherton Town government. In doing so, she has nearly destroyed it. McKeithen...
Original post made by innocent bystander on Oct. 15, 2010Last comment by editor, on Oct 20, 2010 at 11:46 pm | 28 comments | 3409 Views
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Editorial: Finally, Atherton orders police probeResponding to increasing public pressure, Atherton Police Chief Mike Guerra shared the welcome news Sunday that he has hired...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2010Last comment by just a thought, on Dec 9, 2010 at 12:04 pm | 28 comments | 4076 Views
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Atherton: A Government or a Business?This Wednesday a very important vote on employee’s compensation/benefits will be made by the Council to chart the course...
Original post made by please stop on Nov. 25, 2012Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Nov 28, 2012 at 8:51 am | 28 comments | 4370 Views
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Fire Board to consider revising its compensation policy at 19 July meetingMENLO PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BOARD POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL SECTION 5.11 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION...
Original post made by peter carpenter on Jul. 14, 2011Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jul 17, 2011 at 5:20 am | 27 comments | 5869 Views
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Atherton Police FoundationThis is a new non profit as in the last 6 months, does anyone know who is behind it and what is its purpose? There is not...
Original post made by Michael G. Stogner on Feb. 16, 2012Last comment by Area observer, on Feb 19, 2012 at 4:38 am | 27 comments | 4674 Views
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Atherton voters to determine whether new library will be built in Holbrook-Palmer ParkAtherton voters will be given the chance to say yes or no to a proposal to build a new library in Holbrook-Palmer Park. The...
Original post made on Jun. 29, 2012Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Jul 3, 2012 at 9:55 am | 27 comments | 5090 Views
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