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1 day ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
Save Downtown Menlo submitted its notice of intent to collect signatures on a ballot measure to require a vote on changes to any downtown parking lot at 2:30 p.m. on May 15. The ballot measure would require a majority of voters to approve changes to the downtown parking lots and any action that would “diminish the availability” of the lots. The proposed ordinance exempts maintenance and improvements, as long as they are intended to improve and maintain the parking lots.
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2 days ago | 
rwcpulse.com | Arden Margulis
Residents intend to notify the city of Menlo Park they will begin collecting signatures on a ballot measure that would force a citywide referendum on any proposal to lease, sell or repurpose any of the eight downtown parking lots. Save Downtown Menlo will file a notice of intent to circulate the petition on Thursday, according to Menlo Park resident Alex Beltramo, an author of the initiative.
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3 days ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
Residents intend to notify the city of Menlo Park they will begin collecting signatures on a ballot measure that would force a citywide referendum on any proposal to lease, sell or repurpose any of the eight downtown parking lots. Save Downtown Menlo will file a notice of intent to circulate the petition on Thursday, according to Menlo Park resident Alex Beltramo, one of three proponents of the initiative.
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3 days ago | 
mv-voice.com | Arden Margulis
Residents intend to notify the city of Menlo Park they will begin collecting signatures on a ballot measure that would force a citywide referendum on any proposal to lease, sell or repurpose any of the eight downtown parking lots. Save Downtown Menlo will file a notice of intent to circulate the petition on Thursday, according to Menlo Park resident Alex Beltramo, an author of the initiative.
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3 days ago | 
paloaltoonline.com | Arden Margulis
A new obstacle has emerged for the developers of the proposed Willow Park housing project at 80 Willow Road: a potential national historic designation for the site, which once housed the headquarters of Sunset magazine. On Friday, May 9, the California State Historical Resources Commission unanimously determined that the former Sunset campus is eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Jennifer Yoshikoshi |Arden Margulis
The Portola Valley Trails and Paths Committee is hosting its annual Horse Fair on May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Town Center, 765 Portola Road. The family-friendly event will feature carriage rides, petting zoo, pony rides and roping. For more information, visit portolavalley.net. — Jennifer YoshikoshiThe Town of Atherton is working on an “Active Transportation Plan” to improve walking, biking and roller skating in the town.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
Middlefield Road between James and Encinal avenues in Atherton was closed in both directions to car traffic due a traffic collision, police said shortly before noon on Wednesday, May 7. The road reopened to traffic at 1:13 p.m. according to police. The closure was expected to last until 2 p.m. Police asked residents to avoid the area and use alternative routes. The effected section of Middlefield was directly in front of Encinal Elementary School in Atherton.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
Middlefield Road between James and Encinal avenues in Atherton was closed in both directions to car traffic due a traffic collision, police said shortly before noon on Wednesday, May 7. The road reopened to traffic at 1:13 p.m. according to police. The closure was expected to last until 2 p.m. Police asked residents to avoid the area and use alternative routes. The effected section of Middlefield was directly in front of Encinal Elementary School in Atherton.
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1 week ago | 
paloaltoonline.com | Arden Margulis
Amid ongoing issues with other recreational programs, Menlo Park seniors have raised concerns about the senior center at the Belle Haven Community Center. Hard-to-use chairs, tripping hazards, inaccessible restrooms and unclear emergency plans are some of the concerns listed in a petition that has garnered 200 signatures. The senior center is open weekdays at the new community center and provides services to residents 60 years of age and older.
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1 week ago | 
almanacnews.com | Arden Margulis
The developers behind the Springline and Middle Plaza developments in Menlo Park are following their agreements with the city, the planning commission determined during its April 28 meeting. The commission found that the Springline development by Presidio Bay Ventures and the Middle Plaza development by Stanford University are in compliance with their respective agreements signed by the developers.
