Join the Atherton Walking/Biking Tour of Atherton on November 9th

[Forwarded from Athertonians email group]

Fellow Residents,

On behalf of the Atherton Pedestrian/Bike Stakeholder Advisory Group, I would like to invite you to provide your input on ways to improve the safety and usability of Atherton's roadways for walkers and bicyclists.  As you are well aware, there have been many bike and pedestrian accidents in the last few years. I am pleased to report that because of some special funding, the town is working to begin to address these issues.

First, if you have not done so, please take our walking and biking survey.  You can pass this link on to anyone you know who bikes or walks in the town, they don't need to be an Atherton resident.  The survey url is: www.surveymonkey.com/s/athertonwalkandbike and we are hoping to get responses by the end of October.

Second, please come join us on November 9th for a Biking and Walking Tour that starts at Menlo School at 9:30 am.  The tours will serve to broaden the community's understanding of the issues and enable participants to better engage in a discussion of solutions.  You can do elect to do either the bike route or the walking route (so come prepared for that activity).  Please see the attached fliers to learn the details of this very special and important event, and join us in scoping the issues and defining solutions for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the town.

If you have questions about this event, you may contact Gordon Siebert, our town staff person on the committee at gsiebert@ci.atherton.ca.us. 

Hope to see you out there!

Valerie Gardner
Member, Atherton Pedestrian/Bike SAG

Yes on Measure X - Paul Tonelli explains

From: John Thibault
Subject: Yes on Measure X - Paul Tonelli explains
Date: October 18, 2013 4:30:48 PM PDT
To: Athertonians@yahoogroups.com


For all Atherton Voters

Atherton resident Paul Tonelli was interviewed by The Mid-Peninsula Media Center on Measure X, the Atherton Parcel Tax up for renewal. Please take a look and support this important measure on Nov. 5 to insure we maintain our public works and safety programs.

Here is the YouTube link.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpH0hPq3MLI

Feel free to share or repost this message.

Thanks.

John Thibault
Chairman
Yes on Measure X

Meet all three candidates for Atherton City Council at the ACIL Forum tonight at 7:00 pm

[Posted by Moderator from Athertonians Email Group]

Voter ballots are out and the election is around the corner.  If you haven't already had a chance to meet all three of the resident candidates running for the council seat vacated by Jerry Carlson, this would be a great time to come hear them speak.  Get there early to shake hands and introduce yourself! These candidates are all very well-spoken but there are definite differences in their positions and in how they approach the job of representing you.

The event, co-sponsored by the ACIL and the League of Women Voters, will be held at the Holbrook-Palmer Park Pavilion starting at 7:00 pm.  Written questions will be accepted by the moderator. For more information about the format, contact Ellen Hope at ellenjhope@aol.com.

Caltrain injury accident near Atherton

[Posted from Athertonians email list by Moderator]

It appears that no trains are moving between Menlo Park and Arherton and track crossings may be closed. Authorities are attempting to shuttle passengers between Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Redwood City.

YES on Measure X - Fund Atherton's Public Services

Moderator's Note:  Ballot Measure X is running with the support of all current members of city council, many former members and Rick DeGolia, one of three candidates for Atherton council.  (Candidate Greg Conlon's Issues page makes no mention of the Parcel Tax measure and candidate Diane Sandhu does not support it).  It needs to pass to ensure funding for the level of police and public works services that Atherton has enjoyed for over 30 years. 

Petition: Object to increased low flying aircraft by Surf Air

Dan Lindquist
To: Athertonians@yahoogroups.com

Hello everyone,

There is an important issue that needs as much support as possible.
Please read, sign the petition and forward to as many neighbors as you can. This is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes just a few seconds of your time.

Here is the petition site:  http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/object-to-increased-low-flying-aircraft-by-surf/

There is a small group that is meeting with the CEO of Surf Air on Friday October 11th, so we need as many signatures prior to this date as possible. Will keep you posted with updates.

Thank you for your support!
Dan

Middlefield is closed this am, due to a death

[Posted by the Moderator]

 

A pedestrian was found dead on Middlefield this am.  Middlefield is closed for this investigation and cars are being diverted to side roads, causing huge traffic jams and delays for commuters and students. 

Here's clipping of the Almanac's coverage.  All the TV News channel vans are parked at the Town Center.  This is a developing story.