City of Mill Valley
Friends of No. 9 Set to Unveil Fully-Assembled, Multi-Colored Replica of Historic Locomotive at Depot Plaza – Oct. 10, 12pm
The years-long effort to bring the Heisler No. 9 – the last remaining locomotive from the “Crookedest Railroad in the World” that ran from Mill Valley to the top of Mount Tam – back to Mill Valley takes a big step forward on Saturday, Oct. 10 with the official unveiling of a fully assembled, multi-colored replica No. 9 that was constructed by volunteers and painted by children over three recent Saturdays.
Read MoreCouncil Backs Library’s Elimination of Fines in Continued Strides Toward Social Equity
With City Council support, the Mill Valley Public Library joined its fellow MARINet libraries in eliminating late fees this week, making the case that the projected loss in revenue is far outweighed by the prospect of taking another key stride toward addressing social inequity.
Read MoreCity Council Gives Green Light to Historical Signs Around Town Connecting the Past and Present
From the Mill Valley Historical Society and its annual review to the Mill Valley Public Library’s Lucretia Little History Room, the 94941 has long been steeped in its past, from inception to today and everything in between. On Monday, the Mill Valley City Council gave the green light to MVHS’ proposal to install historical signs at significant sites around town.
Read MoreGet in the Swing of Things: Acclaimed Stardusters to Perform on Downtown Plaza – Oct. 17
Grab your dancing shoes and head on down to the Mill Valley Downtown Plaza at 87 Throckmorton Avenue as Marin’s renowned The Stardusters unveil an outdoor performance.
Read MoreSafety First: City Tees Up Month-Long Test Run of Reconfigured Downtown Streets – Thru Oct. 22
In the midst of the Downtown Project, City officials are also doing a one-month test-run of reconfiguring downtown traffic patterns at two key intersections to evaluate their potential for improving safety, through October 22.
Read MoreAs MV Market and Alan Piombo Were Honored at 2021 Spirit of Marin Awards, ‘Prisoner’ Author Jason Rezaian Says He Drew Resilience From His Hometown in His 544 Days in an Iranian Prison
On a gorgeous Friday afternoon on Children’s Islands at the Marin Center in San Rafael, more than two dozen people were honored by the Bank of Marin for their “tireless efforts in support of our community” at the 2021 Spirit of Marin Awards, including Mill Valley City Manager Alan Piombo and the owners of the Mill Valley Market. For many, it was a day of open-air smiles and hugs in the midst of an unrelenting pandemic and the economic and social turbulence of the past 18 months.
Read MoreFacing Neighbor Opposition But Vocal Support From Housing Advocates, City Council Backs Further Exploration of Housing Development on City-Owned Land at 1 Hamilton Drive
Can the City of Mill Valley successfully create conditions to ensure that dozens of people who work in Mill Valley but cannot afford to live here can do so, thus expanding opportunity and reducing traffic? The City Council took a significant step forward Monday night.
Read MoreCity’s Extension of Outdoor Biz Program + Delta Surge + ‘Late Summer’ = Al Fresco Everything in Mill Valley
Despite the frustration that comes with indoor mask recommendations turning into mask mandates in a community in which 90% to 95% of 94941 residents have received at least one shot, depending on the census tract, there’s plenty to be joyful about. The coming weeks look ripe for al fresco everything.
Read MoreCity Council Eyes Key Designation of Land at 1 Hamilton Drive for Housing, Considers EAH Housing for its Developer Partner
One of the key steps it intends to take on Sept. 20 is to declare the parcel’s northern portion as “exempt surplus land,” a legal step City officials say must be taken prior to entertaining proposals for the site. To take that step, the City must meet a number of key conditions.
Read MoreCity Dives Into 2023-2031 Housing Element With a Virtual, Public Workshop Set for Sept. 23
The City of Mill Valley kicked off the process earlier this month of creating a new Housing Element for years 2023-2031, a long-term, state-mandated deep dive into the future of housing in our community. It takes the next steps towards that effort on Sept. 23 (6:30-8pm) with a workshop via Zoom with to discuss demographics, housing needs and general requirements for the Housing Element Update.
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