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Council Taps Ex-Central Marin Police Chief, Former Corte Madera Town Manager Todd Cusimano as New City Manager
On the heels of City Manager Alan Piombo announcing his retirement in March, councilmembers clearly believed they’d found a winning formula, as they’ve selected a new manager with a similar background to that of Piombo.
Groups Behind Engine No. 9 Restoration to Unveil Design Concept at Depot Plaza – July 23
MV Historical Society, MV Arts & Recreation and the Friends of No. 9 are hosting an event on Saturday, July 23, 11am-1pm at the Depot Plaza to unveil a proposed design concept for expanding the plaza and displaying Engine No.9.
Arts Commission’s ‘Rotating Art in the Depot Plaza’ Returns With Kandi Cota’s ‘All Roads Lead to the Depot’
Larkspur-based Kandi Cota’s vibrant mixed media painting, perfectly named “All Roads Lead to the Depot,” colorfully captures the fluid emotions of a moment of time in Mill Valley and portrays the artist’s deep connection to the iconic Mount Tamalpais.
Let’s Get Stitchin: Arts Commission Seeks Knitted or Crocheted Yarn Patches for 2022 Edition of ‘Knitting Us Together’
The Mill Valley Arts Commission has much more on the way, starting with the return of “Knitting Us Together,” a public art project on the plaza that seeks to bring the community together via a unique form of public art.
Tom Zizzo to Showcase His paintings at MV Chamber in July – First Tuesday Artwalk is July 5th
Zizzo’s early formal education and training as a microbiologist helped him to develop a fine visual discrimination know-how. In later years, his printing and graphic arts company tuned his eyes to design and color relationships. He’s found this unique set of skills invaluable in developing his fine arts process.
Hunter Moore, CEO of The Redwoods and President of the MV Chamber, Garners 2022 Impact Award
J. Hunter Moore has been named the recipient of a 2022 Impact Award by Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. The Impact Award recognizes the remarkable development and achievement of trailblazing members with one to three year’s tenure.
Sweetwater’s Rock & Rye Restaurant Unveils New Lunch Service, Menu
Now the team is debuting lunch service seven days a week (11am – 2:30pm) and brunch on Saturday & Sunday (10:30am – 2:30pm). Happy Hour (2:30pm – 5:30pm) and Dinner (5pm – 9pm) are available every day.
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Longtime MV Resident Bruce Katz, Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe Co., Dies at 75
Bruce R. Katz, the founder of the Rockport Shoe Company and Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company, passed away on June 26, after suffering injuries from a fall at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., according to Footwear News. He was 75.