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Guest opinion: Mayor sees more in Marsala probe
Something profoundly disturbing occurred last Wednesday night. It appeared that the town I love and have served loyally for 10 years cared more about sweeping an unfortunate i... |
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on Apr 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm by lunatic, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Waiting to Hear from Elizabeth Lewis
By all accounts Ms. Lewis roughed up a resident last week. She was trying to hang onto papers ex Finance Director John Johns handed over to her with a request to keep one and ... |
Pam Stover |
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on Apr 14, 2010 at 10:16 am by John P. Johns, CPA, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Wynne Furth's Conflict of Interest
It appears as though Wynne Furth is faced with a happy dilemma (if there is such a thing). The more her client misbehaves, the more litigation Atherton faces. The more litigat... |
John P. Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 14, 2010 at 9:16 am by John P. Johns, CPA, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton councilman won't face further investigation of loan request
Atherton's city attorney may have ruled that Councilman Charles Marsala broke no law when he requested a $500,000 loan from a town resident preparing to sue the town, but two... |
Editor |
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on Apr 13, 2010 at 7:42 pm by POGO, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Give Guerra a Chance to Clean up the Atherton PD
Editor's note: Topic removed. Don't use Town Square to post allegations of wrongdoing by named individuals. Send information about wrongdoing by public officials to editor@Alm... |
John P. Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 13, 2010 at 2:31 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Business as usual for Atherton
What a shame that my husband Jim Dobbie and Mayor McKeithen didn't know that last Wednesday's Town Meeting (which by the way was convened at the request of many distressed Ath... |
Patricia Dobbie |
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on Apr 13, 2010 at 5:39 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Comments by Cowards
I am very sad to see so many anonymous comments on the town square.
I have no problems with people disagreeing with me but the word that is used for people who say nasty thin... |
James Dobbie |
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on Apr 13, 2010 at 12:34 am by just a thought, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton's Shame
The Town of Atherton has been subject to alot of bad press lately.
Marsala's loan request, Elizabeth Lewis getting into a fight with an Atherton resident and Jerry Carlso... |
John P. Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 12, 2010 at 9:44 am by John P. Johns, CPA, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Jerry Carlson Admits Errors in Judgment
In voting to give Charles Marsala a get out of jail free card and allowing Wynne Further to keep her job, Jerry Carlson admitted that he himself was guilty of errors in judgme... |
news roundup |
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on Apr 12, 2010 at 1:18 am by just a thought, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Elizabeth Lewis' Violation of the California Political Reform Act
Elizabeth Lewis voted to refund $1.6 million in road impact fees in response to a claim filed by one of her biggest campaign supports, Mr. Steven Ackley of Pacific Peninsula G... |
John P. Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 11, 2010 at 11:13 am by Joan, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Whistleblower Protection for Atherton Employess
Charles Marsala has said that I "rewrote" the Town's Fraud Policy to "serve his own agenda".
Marsala's allegation appears in the Palo Alto Daily News article below disclos... |
John P. Johns CPA |
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on Apr 11, 2010 at 9:02 am by Jon Buckheit, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Elizabeth Lewis and her oversized house
During my Phase III audit of the Atherton Building Department I noticed an anomoly in the processing of a building permit for 1 Emilie Avenue, the home of a former member of t... |
John P. Johns CPA |
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on Apr 10, 2010 at 11:53 pm by unimPRESSed, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Councilwoman scuffles with resident over report
Elizabeth Lewis became entangled in a brief scuffle with an Atherton resident this evening upon closure of the hearings on conflict of interest charges brought against Council... |
newsbeat |
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on Apr 10, 2010 at 10:29 pm by spectator, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Jerry Carlson is to Blame for Atherton's Troubles
Jerry Carlson threw Kathy McKeithen under a bus last Wednesday night.
Jerry Carlson missed a singular opportunity to clean house. Instead, Jerry Carlson fretted over his ow... |
John P. Johns CPA |
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on Apr 10, 2010 at 6:58 am by John P. Johns CPA, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Jerry Carlson Bristles at Questions over his Integrity
At last night's meeting Jerry Carlson expressed umbrage over the notion that he no longer had the moral authority to serve on the Town council.
Jerry Carlson stated "I take... |
common cause |
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on Apr 9, 2010 at 11:31 am by observant one, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
UPDATE: Councilman's 'improper' conduct on agenda for special Atherton meeting April 7
(This is an expanded version of a previously posted story.)
A second special Atherton City Council meeting to discuss "alleged improper official conduct and allegations that ... |
Editor |
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on Apr 9, 2010 at 8:25 am by Willy, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
The Mystery Surrounding the Deaths of my Siblings
In March, 2008 my eldest brother passed away in the middle of the night at his home in south Palo Alto. He was discovered by his roomate early the next morning. He died of a h... |
John P Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 8, 2010 at 11:41 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton Salaries, Esp. Police, Out of Control
Daily Post Article:
Glenn Nielsen made over $300K last year.
Duncan Jones made over $170K last year.
AVERAGE police officer at $118K (not including benefits) and highe... |
Through the Looking Glass |
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on Apr 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm by e.grimley, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
ATHERTON
My Thanks to the City Council
In addressing the City Council last night I expressed my heartfelt gratitude for having agreed to settle its lawsuit with me.
In particular I expressed appreciation for agr... |
John P Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 8, 2010 at 1:41 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
A Call for Marsala to Resign from the Atherton City Council
On Wednesday evening, April 4th at the special City Council meeting I will ask for three minutes to comment upon the allegations of misconduct by Councilman Marsala.
During... |
John P Johns, CPA |
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on Apr 8, 2010 at 1:02 pm by Too Funny, a resident of the Menlo Park: Menlo Oaks neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton City Attorney's Lies Revealed
In her April 7, 2010 staff report to discuss allegations of misconduct by Councilman Marsala Wynne Furth states:
"The City Council held closed sessions on the various lawsu... |
Sleuth |
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on Apr 6, 2010 at 10:35 pm by just a thought, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton: Special meeting on Marsala allegations set for April 7
A second special Atherton City Council meeting to discuss "alleged improper official conduct and allegations that council member (Charles) Marsala is not a resident of the tow... |
Editor |
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on Apr 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm by Bill, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Another Atherton Resident Wrongfully Arrested
On March 28, a resident of Atherton was arrested for child abuse. The San Mateo District Attorney's office rejected filing charges just 24 hours later. The Atherton Police D... |
Jon Buckheit |
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on Apr 4, 2010 at 12:32 am by just a thought, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton poised to settle Johns lawsuit with $225,000 payment
The town of Atherton and former finance director John Johns are poised to sign an agreement awarding him about $225,000 to settle a lawsuit he filed over his firing by the tow... |
Editor |
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on Apr 4, 2010 at 12:05 am by just a thought, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton Gets Ready to Settle John Johns Litigation
The Town of Atherton has posted a closed session agenda, the second in the ten days since the last council meeting, to discuss the John Johns litigation. This indicates to me... |
Concerned Resident |
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on Apr 2, 2010 at 12:27 am by mortgage broker, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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