MENLO PARK
Elementary school consolidation - an idea whose time has come?
The Almanac reports that one more leader adds his name to the consolidation of our elementary schools:
Before casting his vote, Mayor Rich Cline called the need for better ... |
peter carpenter |
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on May 23, 2011 at 8:32 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The Perfect Storm Revisited - Local elected officials need to pay attention
In December 2008 I wrote the attached Guest Opinion for the Palo Alto Weekly. Now, 2 1/2 years later, in light of the current economic situation I thought it might be useful t... |
peter carpenter |
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on Apr 27, 2011 at 5:48 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Public employee pension reform - what can and should be done?
Numerous Town Forum topic threads have quickly digressed to this issue so let's have that discussion here.
I propose:
1) We start with the assumption that the present pu... |
peter carpenter |
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on Apr 5, 2011 at 9:54 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
MENLO PARK
Excellent report by Menlo Park staff on public employee compensation
The City of Menlo Park staff has done a superb job in preparing the report "Presentation of Information Regarding Employee Compensation and Receipt of Public Comment Relating ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Apr 3, 2011 at 8:33 am by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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How a really smart transit agency deals with bike-to-rail
Metro to lure bike-to-rail commuters
By Ann Scott Tyson, Sunday, March 20, 9:25 PM Washington Post
With packs on their backs, reflective neon straps around their ankle... |
peter carpenter |
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on Mar 21, 2011 at 1:38 pm by WhoRUpeople, a resident of another community |
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A great article on "Why we need to get rid of anonymous comments".
Web Link
Two excerpts:
" Anonymity has long been hailed as one of the founding philosophies of the Internet, a critical bulwark prot... |
peter carpenter |
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on Mar 15, 2011 at 7:48 am by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Turning our old garbage system upside down and inside out
Neither the local jurisdictions or Recology have done a very good job of retraining us on managing our waste stream INSIDE the house. The challenge is educating us about how ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Jan 19, 2011 at 4:19 pm by John, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Proud of the Atherton Town Council
I have just returned form a Special Session and the public portion preceding a Closed Session of the Atherton Town Council.
In the Special Session the Council elected its n... |
peter carpenter |
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on Dec 17, 2010 at 9:44 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Open Session before and after labor negotiations
1 - On another thread Open Government has posted:
Posted by open government, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood, 2 hours ago
The issue of open g... |
peter carpenter |
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on Dec 14, 2010 at 4:08 am by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Coming to our local agencies soon - big increases in CalPers retirement contributions
PASADENA - The city will have to make up an unexpected shortfall of about $13.2 million through 2014 - including $6.9 million to the general fund - after CalPERS revised its r... |
peter carpenter |
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on Nov 24, 2010 at 4:13 am by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Consolidation - an idea whose time has come?
There have been a number of Town Forum Threads on consolidation. Is now the time to act before our local agencies face bankruptcy? Should we be wise and courageous and proacti... |
peter carpenter |
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on Nov 9, 2010 at 1:32 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Citizens' Brown Act Violation Fund established
The current San Mateo DA will NOT pursue Brown Act violations. Sadly in San Mateo County that responsibility then falls to individual citizens.
I will gladly pledge $1000 ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Nov 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Council appoints interim Town Manager in secret
Sadly our Town Council has considered three unnamed candidates for the position of interim Town Manager and has selected one. This was done without ever letting the citizens k... |
peter carpenter |
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on Oct 19, 2010 at 1:48 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton - Opportunity for renewal
With the resignations of both the Town Manager and the Assistant Town Manager, the decision to appoint a new Town Attorney and an election for three of the five seats on the ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Oct 16, 2010 at 1:54 am by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Proposal to school board and neighbors re M-A lights
On another topic Jim has posted an excellent suggestion - this new topic is intended to begin a new discussion with his suggestion:
Jim stated:"I wonder if in all this, we ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Oct 14, 2010 at 11:36 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Menlo Park getting shafted by M-A
The SJ Mercury News reports:
"After contributing $2.6 million to construction of the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center in exchange for the right to use it 55 days annuall... |
peter carpenter |
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on Oct 6, 2010 at 12:52 pm by editor, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Selecting a new Atherton Town Manager
Dear Council and Council candidates,
With Jerry Gruber's resignation the Council is faced with its most important responsibility - the choice of a new CEO.
California l... |
peter carpenter |
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on Sep 26, 2010 at 9:31 am by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
The Secret Culture of our Atherton Town government
The following was presented to the Atherton Town Council and Town Manager at their meeting this morning:
20 September 2010
Atherton Town Council and Town Manager,
Ladies... |
peter carpenter |
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on Sep 22, 2010 at 9:08 am by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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M-A moves ahead on lights and expands usage hours
From The Daily Journal:
"On Wednesday, the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees will consider adopting a policy for using the temporary lights, as well as a r... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 7:59 am by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Consolidating Menlo Park and Atherton
Both Menlo Park and Atherton are facing severe financial difficulties and both suffer from a lack of strong political leadership willing to address these challenges. I propose... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:29 pm by it is what it is, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Town video taping of its citizens
It has come to my attention that the Town has video cameras and taping devices installed at locations where the Town staff has contact with the public. I urge you to either im... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 5:55 pm by Information Please, a resident of another community |
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Totally predictable law suit against Sequoia Union High chool District
Last January I called on the SUHS District to enter into discussions with their MA High School neighbors to develop a mutually acceptable plan for night lighting:
Posted by... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 16, 2010 at 2:05 pm by WhoRUpeople, a resident of another community |
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The Z Prize
The California HSR Authority has budgeted $5 BILLION dollars for the San Jose - San Francisco segment.
My challenge to the Forum readers is to propose the best way to util... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 15, 2010 at 9:23 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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What to look for in November Council Candidates
Both Menlo Park and Atherton councils have three of their five seats up for election this November and it appears likely that both will be contested elections.
The purpose ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 6, 2010 at 12:36 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
MENLO PARK
Mayor Cline - don't bother me with facts or public input
Menlo Park Mayor Cline has just held another secret meeting - with himself. Such a meeting is perfectly legal but unwise. He has decided that Menlo Park will not even consider... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Jul 23, 2010 at 8:49 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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