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MENLO PARK
Does MP have an emergency warning system?Yesterday, the huge scrap yard fire in Redwood City filled our community with stinky black smoke. Regardless of whether this...
Original post made by Kathy on Apr. 8, 2007Last comment by Kathy, on Apr 11, 2007 at 10:43 am | 3 comments | 6147 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Usual paranoia from Almanac on Alpine trail<B>The following letter by Kathleen Much was published in the Almanac's April 11 print edition:</B> Editor: The Almanac...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 10, 2007There are no comments yet. 5601 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Conflicting views of financing PV Town Center projectThe following pro-and-con opinions, one by Portola Valley Mayor Ted Driscoll, the other by residents Charles Engles and Ed...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 10, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 10, 2007 at 3:27 pm | 1 comment | 6810 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Motorists are the problem, not cyclists<B>The following letter by Robert Cronin was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:</B> Editor: Let's turn...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 4, 2007Last comment by Positive Solutions, on Apr 10, 2007 at 9:25 am | 10 comments | 6050 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Drunk Driver Kills/Injures twoThe recent news report described a Spanish-speaking worker from Spring Down Farms involved in a drunk driving accident recently...
Original post made by mpresident on Apr. 9, 2007There are no comments yet. 5694 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Encinal turfI'm surprised that this topic hasn't been raised already on this board (but then, this isn't Palo Alto, whose Town Square...
Original post made by Disappointed on Apr. 4, 2007Last comment by II, on Apr 9, 2007 at 8:06 am | 23 comments | 6624 Views
OTHER TOPICS
The choice to NOT have kidsThe SF Chronicle Magazine had an interesting article last Sunday called Kids R Not Us, about people's attitudes regarding...
Original post made by Diana on Mar. 6, 2007Last comment by parent of teenagers, on Apr 8, 2007 at 10:18 am | 3 comments | 6221 Views
SPORTS
M-A Little League Game of Week - Goetz 3, Brix 1M-A Little Leauge Game of the Week - Goetz Brothers 3, Brix 1 Goetz Brothers continues to play like a Majors division...
Original post made by Team Parent on Apr. 7, 2007There are no comments yet. 5830 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
The homework mythI'm disappointed to see Menlo Park school officials backpedal on the District's homework "ban." It seems to me they have...
Original post made by Menlo mother on Mar. 7, 2007Last comment by a former oak knoll parent, on Apr 6, 2007 at 7:39 pm | 10 comments | 7083 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Menlo Park Kite DayThe City of Menlo Park will host the annual Kite Day on Sunday, April 22 at Bayfront Park from 12 noon - 3PM. A Kite, a hot...
Original post made by Rosetta Fort on Apr. 6, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 6, 2007 at 3:23 pm | 1 comment | 5941 Views
SPORTS
Coaches disrespectful to umpiresDuring a little game at La Entrada last night, the coaches of one on the teams repeatedly bullied the umpires of the game....
Original post made by little league parent on Apr. 5, 2007Last comment by Hey batter, on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:57 am | 2 comments | 5868 Views
ATHERTON
Smooth sailing on ValparaisoEastbound Valparaiso Avenue is still a bumpy mess, but on the westbound Atherton side of the street, it's smooth sailing....
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Apr. 6, 2007There are no comments yet. 5844 Views
MENLO PARK
Issues of concern to all of usTown Square may be a great place to promote some serious discussions about issues on the minds of many of us in Menlo Park....
Original post made by Responsible Resident on Apr. 3, 2007Last comment by R.R., on Apr 6, 2007 at 11:18 am | 4 comments | 5721 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
For kids' safety, it's time for action on Ringwood parking<B>The following letter by Susan Bryan was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:</B> Editor: Thanks for spotlighting...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 6, 2007There are no comments yet. 5613 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Why biking to Laurel is a bad idea<B>The following letter by Jerry Leugers was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:</B> Editor: Your editorial...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 6, 2007There are no comments yet. 5463 Views
SPORTS
M-A Boys Golf UpdateThe M-A Boys Golf team remain in first place in PAL Bay Division having lost only one match this season, to Menlo, by one...
Original post made by team parent on Apr. 5, 2007There are no comments yet. 5700 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
America's Pastime-M-A's 1st annual car showThe Menlo-Atherton Baseball team is hosting it's 1st annual car show, America's Pastime, on April 28th. The show starts at...
Original post made by Mike Amoroso on Apr. 5, 2007There are no comments yet. 6087 Views
OTHER TOPICS
Rethinking our planted worldThis spring has been gorgeous with all of the flowering trees and spectacular blooms everywhere. Our neighborhoods and Stanford...
Original post made by Elizabeth Lasensky on Apr. 5, 2007There are no comments yet. 5595 Views
AROUND TOWN
Town Square is your place to post news and information, as well as comment on issuesTown Square is your place to post news and information -- including on sports and community events -- as well as a forum...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Apr. 5, 2007There are no comments yet. 5387 Views
ATHERTON
Planners at fault for Atherton mess<B>The following letter by Jim Altman was published in the Almanac's April 4 print edition:</B> Editor: What is going...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 4, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 4, 2007 at 10:59 am | 2 comments | 6074 Views
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