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On Thanksgiving: Here's How Atherton Cops Give ThanksOn the November 28 council agenda is the following item: 5. WORK FURLOUGH: As a result of the Town’s fiscal condition,...
Original post made by Giving Thanks on Nov. 22, 2012Last comment by Last Minute, on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:23 pm | 15 comments | 2874 Views
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Atherton Lawsuit EndsThe $10,000,000 lawsuit against the Town of Atherton and San Mateo County has been decided: IV. CONCLUSION The Defendants’...
Original post made by Arnie Becker on Apr. 6, 2012Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Apr 8, 2012 at 12:44 pm | 9 comments | 2872 Views
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Selecting a new Atherton Town ManagerDear Council and Council candidates, With Jerry Gruber's resignation the Council is faced with its most important responsibility...
Original post made by peter carpenter on Sep. 24, 2010Last comment by R.Gordon, on Sep 26, 2010 at 9:31 am | 5 comments | 2870 Views
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Atherton is unfair. Back of the bus please.We went to planning again tonight. I am just heart sick over the results. Four to two year depending on where you are standing....
Original post made by Colleen Anderson on Oct. 28, 2010Last comment by Caroline, on Oct 28, 2010 at 5:26 pm | 1 comment | 2870 Views
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Atherton's embarrassment of richesThe Town's cry of a "structural deficit" is beginning to look more and more a cry of "wolf". The Town is expected to realize...
Original post made by John P Johns, CPA on Jul. 24, 2011Last comment by geez oh pete, on Jul 26, 2011 at 6:59 pm | 2 comments | 2869 Views
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My Thanks to the City CouncilIn addressing the City Council last night I expressed my heartfelt gratitude for having agreed to settle its lawsuit with...
Original post made by John P Johns, CPA on Apr. 8, 2010Last comment by R.GORDON, on Apr 8, 2010 at 1:41 pm | 1 comment | 2868 Views
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How does everyone feel about the smaller lots being zoned in with the bigger lots.Smaller lots in Atherton are in the R1A (larger lot) zoning. Lots that are as small as .18 of an acre (less than a fifth...
Original post made by Fair on Nov. 1, 2009Last comment by Candle lighter, on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:02 am | 2 comments | 2868 Views
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Council appoints interim Town Manager in secretSadly our Town Council has considered three unnamed candidates for the position of interim Town Manager and has selected...
Original post made by peter carpenter on Oct. 18, 2010Last comment by peter carpenter, on Oct 19, 2010 at 1:48 pm | 12 comments | 2867 Views
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Caltrain to add baby bullets on weekendsCaltrain will be adding express service to its regular schedule of trains traveling between San Francisco and San Jose on...
Original post made on Dec. 8, 2010Last comment by Sammy, on Dec 8, 2010 at 8:17 am | 1 comment | 2864 Views
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Give Guerra a Chance to Clean up the Atherton PDEditor's note: Topic removed. Don't use Town Square to post allegations of wrongdoing by named individuals. Send information...
Original post made by John P. Johns, CPA on Apr. 13, 2010Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 13, 2010 at 2:31 pm | 6 comments | 2864 Views
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Atherton's ShameThe Town of Atherton has been subject to alot of bad press lately. Marsala's loan request, Elizabeth Lewis getting into...
Original post made by John P. Johns, CPA on Apr. 12, 2010Last comment by John P. Johns, CPA, on Apr 12, 2010 at 9:44 am | 3 comments | 2857 Views
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As predicted - Garbage rates to have BIG increaseWhen the current garbage rates were being debated I predicted that the adopted rates would not cover the costs and that next...
Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Sep. 26, 2011There are no comments yet. 2853 Views
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FBI's investigation of Atherton was a hoax, poster saysIt's been nearly a year now since John Johns, the former finance director in Atherton, began circulating the rumor that the...
Original post made by JT on Sep. 27, 2011Last comment by John P Johns, on Sep 30, 2011 at 6:30 am | 15 comments | 2852 Views
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Carlson says he will run for another term on councilAs the candidate filing period for the Nov. 2 election opens, at least one incumbent, Jerry Carlson, has stated his intention...
Original post made on Jul. 14, 2010Last comment by Ugh, on Jul 14, 2010 at 2:05 am | 1 comment | 2851 Views
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Atherton Celebrates Black History MonthWhat Do Jon Buckheit and Rosa Parks have in common? On the surface not much. One is a white male born during the second half...
Original post made by malcom on Feb. 3, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Feb 4, 2010 at 2:30 am | 4 comments | 2849 Views
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Atherton: Town wants to drop Carlson from lawsuitThe attorney defending Atherton and Councilman Jerry Carlson in a federal lawsuit filed by Jon Buckheit is attempting to...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2010Last comment by Sally, on Nov 24, 2010 at 4:48 am | 2 comments | 2848 Views
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ReprintPrint Email Font Resize Settlement allows stadium lights to shine on some M-A High night gamesYo Almanac, let's get on the ball. This is in your own front yard! Daily News/SJ Mercury News had this story at 3am today. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16664832...
Original post made by Bob on Nov. 20, 2010Last comment by Just Wondering, on Nov 20, 2010 at 7:58 pm | 2 comments | 2847 Views
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Identity Theft - Deleted PostDear Readers: The following is a post I wrote this morning. This post was deleted within an hour by Mr. Richard Hine. I...
Original post made by John P Johns on Mar. 7, 2010Last comment by Michael G. Stogner, on Mar 7, 2010 at 2:30 pm | 1 comment | 2845 Views
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Requirements for Councilmen in AthertonAll council members should need to document enough income to insure they will not need to rely on the regular exchange of...
Original post made by QUID$ PRO QUO$ on Jan. 26, 2010Last comment by True Blue, on Mar 20, 2010 at 1:43 pm | 5 comments | 2843 Views
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Last Night's Closed SessionDoes anyone know who was appointed City Manager? [Portion removed.] ...
Original post made by Interested on Oct. 17, 2010Last comment by Nancy, on Oct 20, 2010 at 7:09 pm | 7 comments | 2841 Views
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