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Menlo Park is doing its share on high-density housingWhile I support sensible planning in support of better communities, I read with concern your cover story on high-density...
Original post made by Greg Druehl on May. 24, 2007Last comment by agree with greg, on May 27, 2007 at 2:14 pm | 2 comments | 5504 Views
MENLO PARK
Problems at Allied Arts GuildAllied Arts’ Dismal Future I’m concerned about the future of the Allied Arts property. As a longtime member of the...
Original post made by Allied Arts Member on Mar. 14, 2007Last comment by Concerned Citizen, on May 15, 2007 at 5:10 pm | 10 comments | 6389 Views
MENLO PARK
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...
Original post made by Elizabeth Lasensky on Jan. 25, 2007Last comment by Old Mom, on May 14, 2007 at 11:33 am | 33 comments | 7463 Views
MENLO PARK
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...
Original post made by new guy on Apr. 28, 2007Last comment by Good Christian, on May 14, 2007 at 10:09 am | 12 comments | 6392 Views
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Lost Golden Retriever in Menlo ParkFor information on a lost golden retriever in Menlo Park, click here: http://www.fidofinder.com/dog.php?id=74552 Name: Canela...
Original post made by News Hound on May. 12, 2007There are no comments yet. 6198 Views
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Fire sprinkler debate is backMenlo Park City Council members have agreed to hold a study session so the public can weigh in on whether the council should...
Original post made by Rory Brown on May. 2, 2007Last comment by willows123, on May 11, 2007 at 9:47 pm | 13 comments | 5858 Views
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Massive two-story building proposed to dwarf Oak Knoll School neighborsIn its headlong rush to break ground on a monstrous NEW 2 story bldg. at Oak Knoll School, backing on Oak Avenue and dwarfing...
Original post made by BIGGER THE BETTER? on Mar. 21, 2007Last comment by Concerned Menlo Park Neighbor, on May 9, 2007 at 5:43 pm | 35 comments | 8103 Views
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Musical Mother GoosePlease join the Menlo Park Library as we welcome MaryLee Sunseri, performing a musical Mother Goose program, on Wednesday,...
Original post made by Menlo Park Library on May. 2, 2007There are no comments yet. 5329 Views
MENLO PARK
City to waste $24,000 on useless Greenhouse gas emissions inventory studyNext Tuesday, our dear council is going to most likely approve spending $24,000 on one of Mayor Fergusson's pet projects...
Original post made by totally-disgusted on Apr. 27, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 27, 2007 at 4:00 pm | 1 comment | 5209 Views
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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...
Original post made by Responsible Resident on Apr. 19, 2007Last comment by Not fuzzy at all, on Apr 23, 2007 at 1:24 pm | 8 comments | 5518 Views
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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...
Original post made by Rebuilding Together on Apr. 20, 2007There are no comments yet. 5407 Views
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Grafitti in Menlo ParkIs anyone as offeded as I am by the grafitti that appears in our parks, on the sides of buildings, etc.? The grafitti on...
Original post made by Offended Citizen on Apr. 20, 2007There are no comments yet. 5171 Views
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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...
Original post made by Marianne Dean on Apr. 8, 2007Last comment by Jenna Jameson, on Apr 18, 2007 at 11:17 am | 14 comments | 7022 Views
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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...
Original post made by Kids need more playing fields on Apr. 10, 2007Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:05 pm | 22 comments | 6191 Views
MENLO PARK
Fuzzy logic on turf field decisionThe following letter by Steve Wallace was published in the Almanac's April 18 print edition: Editor: So the Menlo Park...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 17, 2007Last comment by Angela Hey, on Apr 17, 2007 at 11:01 pm | 1 comment | 5501 Views
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Menlo Park Toastmasters - Award Winning Club Open HouseMenlo Park Toastmasters is an award winning club - it has won local public speaking contests and for the last 3 years has...
Original post made by Angela Hey on Apr. 17, 2007There are no comments yet. 5629 Views
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Time for Menlo Park to phase out herbicides<B>The following letter by Steve Schmidt was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition.</B> <I>Editor:</I> In 1998...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 10, 2007Last comment by Yoohooooo, on Apr 12, 2007 at 3:49 pm | 2 comments | 5587 Views
MENLO PARK
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...
Original post made by Kathy on Apr. 8, 2007Last comment by Kathy, on Apr 11, 2007 at 10:43 am | 3 comments | 6034 Views
MENLO PARK
Issues of concern to all of usTown Square may be a great place to promote some serious discussions about issues on the minds of many of us in Menlo Park....
Original post made by Responsible Resident on Apr. 3, 2007Last comment by R.R., on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:18 am | 4 comments | 5628 Views
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What do you think about sharing use of Nealon baseball field with dogs?I would like to hear feedback from Menlo Park residents on the advisability of the current shared usage of the Nealon baseball...
Original post made by parkuser on Mar. 17, 2007Last comment by Concerned Parent, on Apr 2, 2007 at 11:51 am | 9 comments | 6904 Views
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