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New work on rail crossings in Atherton
Overnight work on two railroad crossings in Atherton is set to begin on Monday, Sept. 28, Caltrain announced.
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on Sep 16, 2009 at 8:57 am by Ben Halpren, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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The good life, Atherton style
In the past 200 years, there's been a rich assortment of scandals, romances and tragedies lived out by debutantes, inventors and tycoons, and now that history of Atherton has ... |
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on Sep 14, 2009 at 7:28 am by kristin nichols, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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just say no to the Atherton Parcel Tax
I was at the regular city council meeting last month.
I observed Councilwoman Elizabeth Lewis say she would not approve the financials for last year.
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on Sep 11, 2009 at 6:41 pm by richard buckley, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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cash for clunkers part 2
Is it arrogance or ignorance?
The City Council has its own stimulus plan. That being to have us Athertonians reach deeper into our pockets during this economic crisis so th... |
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on Sep 11, 2009 at 4:30 pm by alice henderson, a resident of the Atherton: West of Alameda neighborhood |
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New history book is all about Atherton
Atherton is the latest town to get the local history treatment, with a new coffee-table book called "Under the Oaks: Two Hundred Years in Atherton." The book is available for... |
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on Sep 9, 2009 at 2:10 pm by Margo Ritter, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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High-speed rail: Atherton resident files suit
Accompanied by attorneys Mike Brady and Zachary Tyson, Atherton resident Russell Peterson filed a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Peninsula Corrid... |
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on Sep 7, 2009 at 10:34 pm by John McDonald, a resident of another community |
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Editorial: Hands off Atherton library funds
The current plan by Atherton City Council member Charles Marsala to take millions of dollars from the town's dedicated library fund should be scrapped before any more time is ... |
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on Sep 1, 2009 at 3:06 pm by disgusted, a resident of another community |
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Holbrook Palmer Swing in the Park
Swinging festivities for children and adults will be happening at the Sunday, September 13th "Swing in the Park" fundraiser for Holbrook-Palmer Park. In its fourth year, this... |
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on Aug 30, 2009 at 12:56 pm by Laurel Timpson, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Today: Dog walk raises funds for animals
The Peninsula Humane Society will hold the 15th annual Mutt Strutt community dog walk fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. Registration and fest... |
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on Aug 25, 2009 at 4:14 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Atherton: Higher fees raise big-picture questions
Advertising an event with a big banner sign at the intersection of Marsh and Middlefield roads is going to get a lot more costly.
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on Aug 20, 2009 at 6:59 pm by R U Kidding, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton: Refunds look unlikely for town's road-impact fee
Atherton has had a problem with some of its construction-related fees in recent years. Amid threats of litigation, the off-haul fee was dropped and a business license tax targ... |
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on Aug 7, 2009 at 11:38 am by Ed, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Covering the community for 40 years
Before receiving that telephone call back in 1969, Marion Softky had never dreamed of having a second career as a journalist — a career spanning four decades during whic... |
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on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:24 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Atherton voters face decision on renewing town's parcel tax
Atherton voters will be asked to approve a four-year renewal of the $750 annual parcel tax when they head to the polls on Nov. 3. The Atherton City Council voted unanimously a... |
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on Jul 22, 2009 at 12:11 pm by Dr. NO, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton's 'best friend' touched many hearts
While some people consider dogs mere pets, Atherton resident Phoebe Rowles takes to heart the expression "a dog is man's best friend." "Jill [my dog] always kept her eyes on m... |
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 10:39 pm by Such a lovely story!, a resident of another community |
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Atherton puts parcel tax on fall ballot
Atherton voters will be asked to approve a four-year renewal of the $750 annual parcel tax when they head to the polls on Nov. 3. The Atherton City Council voted unanimously ... |
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on Jul 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm by $500,000, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Atherton to vote Wednesday on tax renewal
The Atherton City Council is slated to decide Wednesday whether to ask voters for a five-year renewal of the $750 annual parcel tax.
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on Jul 16, 2009 at 10:36 pm by warren buffet, a resident of another community |
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Jury: Atherton public works supervisor not guilty of assault
A jury on July 2 returned verdicts of "not guilty" on misdemeanor counts of assault and battery against Atherton public works supervisor Troy Henderson.
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on Jul 10, 2009 at 10:38 am by Problem, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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High-speed rail issue draws a crowd
How do you pack the room at the annual Atherton Civic Interest League meeting? Put a discussion of the California High Speed Rail project on the agenda.
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on Jul 8, 2009 at 2:33 pm by confused, a resident of the Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park neighborhood |
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New Atherton rule: Is aim to stifle dissent?
Members of a city council might detest each other in private, but they usually manage to keep things civil in public, at least for the duration of a council meeting.
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on Jul 6, 2009 at 10:54 am by On-point comment, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Atherton staff testify to sexual harassment by public works supervisor Troy Henderson
Atherton Sgt. Kristin Nichols and former town employee Lois English testified Tuesday to numerous incidents of sexual harassment by Atherton public works supervisor Troy Hende... |
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on Jul 5, 2009 at 2:08 pm by songwriter, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Atherton police officer exonerated in 'theft'
There is "no foundation" for an allegation of theft against an Atherton police officer, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.
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on Jul 5, 2009 at 9:08 am by john p johns, a resident of another community |
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Atherton dips into reserves with $17 million town budget
Atherton is trimming staff, cutting expenses, and dipping into its reserve fund to make ends meet in the fiscal year beginning July 1. The $17 million operating and capital i... |
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on Jul 4, 2009 at 11:58 am by Oh ya, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Parcel tax for Redwood City schools fails
Measure E, a parcel tax to support the Redwood City School District, failed to win the necessary two-thirds vote it needed to pass in the special June 2 election. About one-t... |
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on Jul 3, 2009 at 11:22 pm by Bob Becktel, a resident of the Woodside: Woodside Glens neighborhood |
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Atherton council members accuse colleagues of censorship
Two members of the Atherton City Council are accusing their colleagues of censorship for making it harder to place issues on meeting agendas. At the June 17 meeting, a divide... |
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on Jun 28, 2009 at 9:42 pm by red herring, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Trial starts for Atherton employee accused of battery
Opening arguments are set for 9:45 a.m. on Monday, June 29, for the trial of Atherton public works supervisor Troy Henderson. Mr. Henderson, a 33-year employee of the town, i... |
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on Jun 28, 2009 at 1:01 pm by disgusted, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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