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No settlement in Atherton lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the development firm Pacific Peninsula Group against the town of Atherton is still active, after the City Council apparently declined to finalize a mediat... |
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on Mar 18, 2011 at 6:56 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: Downsizing not the answer for Atherton
We are deeply concerned about the proposal to downsize our Atherton government, which can only result in a decreased level and quality of service.
Read the full story here ht... |
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on Jun 14, 2011 at 7:13 am by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Opinion: Councilmen make case for layoffs
The town of Atherton has been discussing our current cost structure for delivering services to our residents for many months, and has determined it is not financially stable. ... |
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on Jun 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Obituary: David Palecek, 37, father of four
David Vaclav Palecek, an Atherton resident and a partner at McKinsey & Co. management consulting firm, died from complications of a staphylococcus infection at Stanford Hospit... |
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on Mar 6, 2010 at 9:40 pm by Colleen Anderson, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Atherton calls on feds to halt funding for state's high-speed rail project
The proposed elevated high-speed railroad would be akin to a six- to eight-lane freeway bisecting Atherton -- "a blight" on the community, say members of the Atherton City Co... |
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on Sep 12, 2010 at 10:17 pm by D. P. Lubic, a resident of another community |
ATHERTON
M-A hoping to make football lights a permanent fixture
This is an issue that needs input from both Atherton and Menlo Park Councils and citizens:
M-A hoping to make football lights a permanent fixture
Success of first night ga... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Nov 13, 2009 at 9:21 pm by football lover, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Another Lawsuit for Atherton
Police Officer Pilar Ortiz Buckley has filed suit against Atherton for failing to protect her from a hostile work environment.
Deatails of the lawsuit can be found online a... |
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on May 28, 2009 at 12:56 pm by mad max, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Atherton targets road, drainage fixes
Atherton will trim one police officer position, but the town is poised to pull off a balanced budget with a particularly large sum going toward capital improvements, such as r... |
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on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:53 pm by laughing, a resident of another community |
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Atherton deputy clerk named interim manager
Deputy City Clerk Theresa DellaSanta is now Atherton's interim city manager. Former manager John Danielson will continue working for the town as a consultant at $12,000 a mont... |
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on Feb 2, 2012 at 3:04 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
ATHERTON
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 |
ATHERTON
Atherton settles sexual harassment case
The town of Atherton paid $230,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former police officer who claimed the town did nothing to curb the offensive behavior of a ... |
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on Dec 19, 2009 at 8:36 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Where will the Town Manager live and at whose expense?
The Council's 16 January agenda includes this item:
13. WATKINS HOUSE RESIDENCY
Report: City Manager Rodericks
Recommendation: Direct the Mayor and Vice Mayor to work wit... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Jan 15, 2013 at 9:13 pm by videofan, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Top stories of 2012
The Almanac covers Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley -- where residents like to think of their hometowns as places that remain true to "village" ideals such as... |
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on Jan 1, 2013 at 9:45 am by Wasted Library Funds, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Opinion on Atherton police review board vote
Opinion Piece: Wrong Questions and Wrong Answers
Regarding Citizen Police Review in Atherton
by Jonathan Buckheit, Atherton Resident
The purpose of a Citizen Police Re... |
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on Mar 22, 2010 at 4:17 pm by Yadda Yah, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
An offer for Jerry Carlson to Consider
The following is the text of an e-mail I sent to Jerry Carlson offering to withdraw my criminal complaint against him.
Some have referred to this as a "nasty note".
You... |
John P Johns |
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on Jul 17, 2010 at 7:50 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
McKeithen leads in campaign fundraising
In the race for two seats on the Atherton City Council, incumbent Kathy McKeithen edged out her challengers as the fundraising leader, according to campaign finance reports fi... |
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on Oct 22, 2008 at 11:19 am by Andrea Gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
ATHERTON
Atherton seeks bigger cuts to shore up budget
Atherton staff narrowed the $2 million shortfall in the town's projected revenues, but the cuts don't go far enough to close the gaping hole in the town's $10.6 million adopte... |
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on Mar 12, 2009 at 3:25 pm by be careful what you ask, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Buckheit must pay county attorney fees
Atherton resident Jon Buckheit must pay San Mateo County $145,434 in attorney fees, a judge has ruled after agreeing with the county that Mr. Buckheit's claims against it in a... |
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on Feb 17, 2013 at 7:18 pm by Tim Wulff, a resident of another community |
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Atherton meetings in YouTube spotlight
Although many local city council meetings are televised or webcast for the benefit of residents who aren't able to attend them, the Atherton City Council decided in 2004 that ... |
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on Apr 8, 2011 at 11:52 pm by johny, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Atherton: NO on Parcel Tax
It's time for residents of Atherton to have a serious discussion about the upcoming parcel tax.
Let me say in advance that I hope the discussion stays limited to the parcel... |
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on Oct 6, 2009 at 10:09 am by Fiscally responsible, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton appoints new police lieutenant
Sgt. Joe Wade begins a new phase of his 11-year career with the Atherton Police Department on July 11, when he assumes the position of lieutenant -- one of only two at-will ma... |
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on Jul 12, 2010 at 8:01 am by right on, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Atherton Council Meeting - July 20, 2011
Video of the July 20, 2011 Town of Atherton Council Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS – REMOVAL OF ITEM 21 FROM AGENDA – OUTSOURCING EMPLOYEES
Web Link... |
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on Jul 24, 2011 at 11:02 am by APOA, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton candidates react to early returns
Early returns show Kathy McKeithen and Elizabeth Lewis in the lead in a four-candidate race for two seats on the Atherton City Council.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:53 pm by andrea gemmet, Almanac staff writer |
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Atherton OKs trash-collection rate hikes
Struggling to reduce a shortfall as high as $1.3 million that the town is projected to owe for garbage collection services, the Atherton City Council approved garbage rate hik... |
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on May 25, 2011 at 4:11 pm by Heidi W, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
ATHERTON
Atherton hires efficiency experts to scrutinize operations
Two consulting firms have been hired to review the town of Atherton's police, building, and public works departments to analyze their operations and suggest ways to improve th... |
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on Mar 4, 2011 at 3:31 pm by Concerned Person, a resident of another community |
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