ATHERTON
monster homes on postage stamp lots
There has been a call for Elizabeth Lewis to explain how she got away with buildig a 6,000 square foot home on an 18,000 square foot lot.
The City Council should heed this ... |
sly dog |
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on May 4, 2010 at 12:16 pm by puritan, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Does our City Council Deserve a Passing Grade?
In 2000, Jerry Carlson wrote a short essay on why he intended to vote no on Measure C.
As reasons for voting against Measure C, a proposed renewal of the Parcel Tax, Mr. Ca... |
smarter voter |
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on Jul 1, 2010 at 5:32 pm by Evidence, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
at least APD is better than SPD
we hope...
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smmmmmm |
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on Jun 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm by either or/ or neither, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Another closed session mystery
The following item is on tonight's closed session agenda.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Subsection (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
One p... |
snoop |
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on Oct 20, 2010 at 10:26 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Stogner Shines while Marsala Fades
In one of the many luncheons I had with Charles Marsala he confided in me that he had once been approached to run for County Supervisor. He found the offer tempting. However ... |
spectator |
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on May 3, 2010 at 5:14 pm by spotlight, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton Loses Police Dog Lotty in Tragedy
I was very sad to learn that Atherton Police Dog Lotty died recently due to ingesting a poisonous plant.
This is a terrible thing to happen to any living thing. I also kno... |
St. Francis of Assisi |
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on Dec 24, 2011 at 12:16 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Can't wait until Kathy is mayor
We need change and I think she is just the right person. I like her and think she will do great things. I for one will be praying for her to be guided by a higher power. Ather... |
Straight shooter |
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on Dec 15, 2009 at 6:41 pm by about time, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Ethics Hearings Part Two
Dear Almanac Editors:
For next Wednesday's Atherton Council Meeting, the closed session agenda shows the first item of litigation to be discussed as being yet another lawsui... |
stunned yet again |
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on Oct 18, 2010 at 7:33 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Stop the Cyberbullying
There have been numerous posts suggesting Jon Buckheit used his money to buy justice in a San Mateo County Court.
It is shocking and shameful that the Almanac News has allo... |
Susan Skagway |
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on Oct 25, 2010 at 4:00 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton Straw Poll Favors Strong Mayor
An informal poll conducted by the Atherton League of Interested Civilians (ALIC) shows strong support for charter change in which Atherton's Council Manager form of government... |
t Rex |
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on Jan 19, 2010 at 3:00 pm by Mark Twain, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton Town Council: Setting the Table
There must be an election going on. Absentee ballots arrive this week, buckets of campaign literature arrive in the mail, and yard signs sprout like spring tulips. There are f... |
table setter |
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on Oct 8, 2012 at 6:15 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Search is on for New Atherton City Manager
Yes, this is wishful thinking. However when it does become time to look for Gruber's replacement, the City Council would do well to look witin its own city limits to fill the ... |
talent scout |
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on Jan 26, 2010 at 10:53 pm by Candle Lighter, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton Police Department at a Crossroads
With the sudden retirement of Chief Mike Guerra after less than 18 months on the job, which followed the sudden retirement of Chief Glenn Nielsen after less than a year on the... |
Taxpaying Resident |
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on Jul 9, 2011 at 1:44 am by Taxpaying Resident, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton braces for cardiac arrest
I have just been reviewing Mr. Hickey comments on the Sequoia Healthcare Endorsement thread on the Almanac Forum, where he has added useful web links to various meeting minute... |
Thelma |
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on Oct 23, 2010 at 10:58 pm by Thelma, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
1999 op-ed piece about Atherton P.D.
GUEST OPINION: Reserve officer defends work of Atherton Police Department
By Sherman Hall
The Atherton Police Department has trouble catching a break these days. The P... |
Things don\\\\\\\'t seem to change |
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on Jan 10, 2012 at 8:44 am by Glad I\'m Not You, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton needs to Dump JPA Library System
Kathy Mc Keithen has stated in previous remarks that the chosen new library building destined for Holbrook Palmer Park is an issue "too complex" for Atherton residents to unde... |
think outside the box |
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on Jun 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm by Aquamarine, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Ackley/PPG to Town of Atherton: I own it
The Atherton Town Council, led by Elizabeth Lewis and Jerry Carlson, has recruited Bill Widmer to form a new majority that is following the old policy of large payouts to any ... |
This wasn\'t supposed to happen |
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on Mar 14, 2011 at 4:18 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
Atherton City Manager's Intentions Called into Question
It's been just over three months since John Danielson took office as Interim City Manager.
Mr. Danielson was selected for the interim post because he said up front that he ... |
Tim J. |
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on Apr 14, 2011 at 12:16 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Conflict of Interest Charges Dog Atherton Interim City Manager
The Atherton City Council hired an investigator to research Mr. Danielson's background before hiring him as interim City Manager.
Apparently, the background investigator f... |
Tim J. |
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on Apr 13, 2011 at 8:33 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton: Unfair to focus on Kathy McKeithen
NOTE: This is a recent letter to the editor from Jean S. Schaaf of Atherton
The Sept. 20 Atherton City Council meeting generated a room full of people and a cyclo... |
Tom Gibboney |
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on Oct 4, 2006 at 11:15 am by Tom Gibboney, editor and publisher of The Almanac |
ATHERTON
Mayor Widmer's Unauthorized of Town Funds During Elections
The Town Council approved of Mayor Widmer to issue a press release, but instead he instructed staff to mail out a letter as a rebuttal to the APOA endorsements for city counci... |
Town Funds |
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on Nov 11, 2012 at 4:50 pm by Poetic justice, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Library Funds not approved for Atherton Traffic Light
The Yes on Measure F campaign has an ad on the Almanac web site, that the new two-story county library with a footprint of 10,000 square feet is fully funded and has no additi... |
Traffic Light |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 9:05 am by Traffic Light , a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Politics Intimidation and a Timeline please
Tim: Thank you for your for your very brave remarks--could you provide any timeline of events to lend context to help us all piece your experience into a larger puzzle?
For i... |
True Blue |
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on Dec 2, 2010 at 9:39 am by john p johns, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
Atherton cops try again for destroying complaint records
Last year, the Atherton police department requested that the city council permit them to destroy records of complaints Atherton taxpayers made about Atherton police officers.
... |
Try, try again |
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on Feb 20, 2013 at 10:46 am by spectator, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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