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Congrats to the new Housing Commissioner ...Dear Don Brawner, I am writing to congratulate you on being the newest member of the Housing Commission. I applaud you for...
Original post made by Marianne Quarre Dean on Jan. 24, 2007Last comment by Marianne Dean, on Jan 28, 2007 at 8:04 am | 11 comments | 6202 Views
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An FYI On SEIU City Union ContractMountain View just finalized their contract with the SEIU. Here's the story: http://www.mv-voice.com/story.php?story_id=2502 and...
Original post made by ElectionWatcher on Jan. 24, 2007Last comment by , on Jan 24, 2007 at 1:44 pm | 2 comments | 5547 Views
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Budget surplus, new utility tax don't mixThe following letter by Heather Nelson was published in the Almanac's Jan. 24 issue: Editor: What is going on here?...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 23, 2007There are no comments yet. 5724 Views
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What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre?What do you think should be done about the Park Theatre. Click here for the latest news: http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=272 To...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 21, 2007Last comment by TryThisOnForSize, on Jan 21, 2007 at 7:40 pm | 7 comments | 5343 Views
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Why was news of Menlo Park's budget surplus withheld?The following letter was published in the Almanac's Jan. 17 print edition: Editor: I was shocked to read the announcement...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Jan. 18, 2007Last comment by Taxing, on Jan 19, 2007 at 6:08 pm | 8 comments | 5694 Views
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I'm tired of StarbucksWhy do we need 5 of them in Menlo Park? I always try to go to Martha's pastries for my coffee or plantation, which are small...
Original post made by Jenna on Jan. 9, 2007Last comment by Mr. Man, on Jan 15, 2007 at 4:04 pm | 9 comments | 5885 Views
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Boesch resigns (unbeknownst to Almanac)You gotta love the way our hometown newspaper, in its apparent effort to be the next Gentry, manages to cover every society...
Original post made by Local news? on Jan. 4, 2007Last comment by Nushound, on Jan 13, 2007 at 3:57 pm | 14 comments | 6017 Views
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New MayorWell, it did not take long for the new spirit of openness and cooperation touted by Menlo Park’s incoming Mayor Kelly Fergusson...
Original post made by Disappointed Resident on Dec. 20, 2006Last comment by Finance Geek, on Jan 12, 2007 at 2:08 pm | 34 comments | 7243 Views
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small plane noise 24/7is anyone else bothered by the noise of lo-flying small planes that occurs 50 to 60 times a day?? if so, then please contact...
Original post made by robert alvarez on Dec. 21, 2006Last comment by am, on Jan 2, 2007 at 6:11 am | 2 comments | 6052 Views
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Lost Black Tibetan Terrier$2000 Reward. 9 y/o male, 25 lbs. Lost Saturday, 12/16. Last seen in Sharon Heights area of Menlo Park. Name is Cookie Monster....
Original post made by Dog owner on Dec. 27, 2006There are no comments yet. 5135 Views
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Unsustainable committmentsEditor, More than one Menlo Park city council member has counted on union support in his/her public aspirations, yet I...
Original post made by Henry Riggs on Dec. 11, 2006Last comment by AnotherResident, on Dec 23, 2006 at 11:00 am | 4 comments | 5925 Views
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What's your ideal Derry project?As members of Menlo Park Tomorrow and the O'Brien Group try and negotiate a new Derry project, I'm curious to hear what others...
Original post made by DerryAir on Dec. 21, 2006Last comment by AlsoBaffled, on Dec 22, 2006 at 5:20 pm | 3 comments | 5941 Views
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Density is a matter of perspectiveI have lived in apartments since I was 15. They've been in Miami, Manhattan, the Bronx, Mountain View and Menlo Park. I've...
Original post made by Elizabeth Lasensky on Dec. 15, 2006Last comment by HomeOwner, on Dec 22, 2006 at 2:39 pm | 13 comments | 8126 Views
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Thanks to David Wormley: he directed traffic when pedestrian was hit on November 13, 2006Thank you for your article on David Wormley! While I personally thanked him for directing traffic the evening I saw a pedestrian...
Original post made by Amy Klein on Dec. 15, 2006Last comment by MPworkingMom, on Dec 15, 2006 at 3:28 pm | 1 comment | 6312 Views
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Recycling center closesThe bottle and can recycling redemption center, located for many years in the Safeway parking lot on El Camino Real, has...
Original post made by Rory Brown on Dec. 14, 2006There are no comments yet. 5517 Views
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Goodwill Donation Site MovesThe Goodwill donation site, located for many years at the Safeway on El Camino Real, has moved to the rear entrance of the...
Original post made by Rory Brown on Dec. 14, 2006There are no comments yet. 7072 Views
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The real reason behind red light camerasEditor: The decision by the Menlo Park City Council to install red-light cameras is motivated by greed, not public safety. I...
Original post made by Claude Leglise on Dec. 13, 2006Last comment by new guy, on Dec 13, 2006 at 3:02 pm | 2 comments | 7365 Views
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Derry Referendum -- The Law is a Ass -- Councilman Andy Cohen's remarksCopied below are the transcribed remarks from councilman Andy Cohen at the Nov 28th, council meeting; They were made...
Original post made by Morris Brown on Dec. 2, 2006Last comment by interested citizen, on Dec 12, 2006 at 1:55 pm | 2 comments | 7211 Views
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Serving our cityMenlo Park has just elected and sworn in a new city council that has promised to be more responsive to the public. Now is...
Original post made by Elizabeth Lasensky on Dec. 11, 2006Last comment by Anna, on Dec 11, 2006 at 11:03 am | 1 comment | 5849 Views
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Paws for the HolidaysPlease join us, Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at The Pet Place, 777 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, for a booksigning by well-known...
Original post made by Lynn & Marc on Dec. 11, 2006There are no comments yet. 5569 Views
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