Category: Town News

At its March 3rd meeting, the Council supported the concept of renaming Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Specifically, the Council directed its two representatives to the County Ad-Hoc Working Group, Mayor Ackerman and Councilmember Goddard, to report to the Ad-Hoc Working Group the Town’s direction. The Ad-Hoc Working Group consists of representatives from the five jurisdictions through … Continued

Marin County Open Space District has prepared a draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for its Bridges and Trail Improvement project in Cascade Canyon Preserve. This proposed project would improve habitat for sensitive wildlife species while improving the safety and accessibility of the trail system in the preserve. The design was developed through engagement with the … Continued

Declining infection rates prompts wider reopening San Rafael, CA – The State of California has announced that Marin County will move from “purple” to “red” status in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy effective Wednesday, February 24. The move from Tier 1 or “widespread risk” status to the less restrictive Tier 2 or “substantial risk” … Continued

The lower half the Mono Parking Lot will be closed weekly from Wednesday through Sunday. However, the Town and Chamber of Commerce are working to make arrangements to close the area seven (7) days per week. The closed area has tables, chairs, and umbrellas for patrons of any downtown restaurant or business to use. Special thanks to Gestalt … Continued

At its March 3rd meeting, the Council officially designated the western portion of the Pavilion/Bank St. parking lot for use as a temporary skate/scooter, and in-line/roller skates park.  Construction has begun!  The park is slated to open in early April. To read the staff report and view the PowerPoint slides, click here.

San Rafael, CA – Beginning February 22, qualified small business owners  in Marin County may apply to receive a portion of $915,000 in federal relief funding targeted businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will be in the form of grants of no more than $10,000 and interest-free loans of no more than … Continued