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9 results for "John Hamilton"

Hi Betsy, Thank you for your prompt reply on Thursday evening and I apologize for the delay in my followup. It is evident that you are concerned about the safety on Middle Avenue and specifically the Arbor/Middle intersection and I appreciate that. But I have reservations on how much of a pri...

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Hi John, That experience sounds terrifying; and I’m deeply relieved that you and your dogs are safe. Your experience underscores exactly why this intersection needs urgent attention. I wish the RRFBs did not have a lead time delaying the installation. I wish the grey-haired driver slowed down at ...

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I apologize in advance for the length of this email. Betsy, I have moved from a state of incredulity surrounding the Arbor/Middle crosswalk improvements to a state of anger and terror. Incredulity in the fact that a problem being identified, subsequently decided on appropriate action and th...

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Thank you for responding, Betsy. It would be very helpful to get an actual time commitment for the safety lights. When might we expect that? Is this due in 2025? Regards, --martin On Aug 14, 2025, at 11:40 PM, Nash, Betsy wrote:  Hi Martin, John, and Mel, I ag...

Hi Martin, John, and Mel, I agree the flashing crosswalk (aka RRFB or Rapid Flashing Beacon) on Middle at Arbor (Lyle Park) is much needed – it will be coming soon. The RRFBs are listed in the attached minutes from the 4/29/25 council meeting where we approved the construction contract for the M...

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Council, Mayor, We want to raise serious concerns about removing parking from Middle Ave. The cars that use Middle to park wont just vanish, they will be displaced onto smaller side streets like Arbor and College creating a worse safety issue. The side streets have less space and have a lot of pe...

Honorable Mayor and Esteemed Council Members: Attached is recent e-newsletter from the SISTER CITIES program in Palo Alto, known as Neighbors Abroad. As you can see, they are very active, despite the effects of Covid. Similar to Menlo Park, they serve multiple cities. One of them they call a SIBL...

1-13-18 City of Menlo Park Mayor Peter I. Ohtaki Mayor Pro Tem Ray Mueller City Council Members City Manager Alex D. McIntyre City Clerk Clay J. Curtin City Attorney Bill McClure Public Works Justin Murphy Boards and Commissions Police Chief David Bertini I am notifying the City of Menlo Park, CA ab...

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Mike lets be clear I have met with you before and you have tried to intimidate me in attempt to force me to bend to your will. For the record any intimidation on your part and or any representative from Allied Universal will be taken as a violation of California civil code 51.7 and thus has broken C...

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