After years of dedicated service, Max Korten, Director of Marin County Parks, has announced that he will be leaving his position in October to take on a new challenge as Deputy General Manager for the East Bay Regional Park District. Korten has led Parks since 2016 after he succeeded the retired … [Read more...] about Marin bids goodbye to parks guru Max Korten who heads to East Bay Regional Park District
Letters to the Editor
Questions from a Fairfaxian on ‘extra’ rent control law; and response from Mayor Coler
This is a letter from a Fairfax resident seeking clarification on the start of rent stabilization in Fairfax. Her letter is followed by a response from Fairfax Mayor Barbara Coler. Mayor Coler: There seems to be much chaos surrounding the Fairfax Town Council’s vote to partially implement the … [Read more...] about Questions from a Fairfaxian on ‘extra’ rent control law; and response from Mayor Coler
Saga of mattress dumped on Fairfax sidewalk and the mayor’s response — trash not town’s responsibility
This is the back and forth between a Fairfax citizen and the Fairfax mayor. The context is self explanatory: NOTE TO MAYOR Hello, Driving out to Canon yesterday morning I noticed 2 police cars/trucks stopped along SFD and Oak Manor Rd. They were standing on the sidewalk in front of this … [Read more...] about Saga of mattress dumped on Fairfax sidewalk and the mayor’s response — trash not town’s responsibility
Letters: Doc Weseman was respected; cameras on road OK by me
Respected Dear editor, Dr. Ralph Weseman (featured in Pages From The Past, 11/29/23) delivered my first husband almost 80 years ago. Then he delivered our daughter 60 years ago. He was definitely a well known person in Novato. Admired, respected and loved by … [Read more...] about Letters: Doc Weseman was respected; cameras on road OK by me
Marin history: The Boy Wonder of the local railroad
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1868 several groups of entrepreneurs were vying to establish rail service in Northern California. According to the book Redwood Railways by Gilbert Kneiss, one group incorporated the San Francisco & Humbolt Bay Railroad Company for $8,600,000. A … [Read more...] about Marin history: The Boy Wonder of the local railroad
Treasure Hunt in Fairfax a huge success
Dear editor, Thank you again for including the Fairfax Treasure Hunt in the Ross Valley Reporter. The event was a huge success! We had more than 100 participants, and they all seemed to have a great time. We raised nearly $1,500 for the Marin Museum of Bicycling. I really appreciate your … [Read more...] about Treasure Hunt in Fairfax a huge success
‘Mayberry on LSD’
Dear editor, Just a note to say I really enjoy your "Marinscope" paper and look forward to reading each issue. My grandfather moved to Sausalito in 1907. An early job he had was as a drayman moving furniture in a horse drawn wagon. He said it would take an entire day to deliver a … [Read more...] about ‘Mayberry on LSD’
Are the homeless more important than my kids?
Dear Editor, Are the homeless of more value than the children of Fairfax?Children are to be nourished and protected.Pavilion? Peri Park? Ball Park? Now near the library? What is the purpose of these family features?Why do we the people of Fairfax need to sacrifice our children and families for the … [Read more...] about Are the homeless more important than my kids?
Fairfax Forum: Let’s start enforcing existing laws
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to Fairfax Mayor Cutrano and Council Members Coler, Hellman, Ackerman and Blash: I would like to express my concern about the growing homeless encampments in Fairfax. Here are some photos from Fairfax’s encampment at Peri Park taken on Sunday, 7/30/23, … [Read more...] about Fairfax Forum: Let’s start enforcing existing laws
Fairfax Forum: The down side of amending the town’s zoning code for gas stations
Dear Fairfax Forum: This is an open letter I have sent to Mayor Cutrano and Fairfax Council Members Coler, Hellman, Ackerman and Blash: I am writing to request this letter be added to the public comments record relating to Agenda item #1, pertaining to an ordinance amending the … [Read more...] about Fairfax Forum: The down side of amending the town’s zoning code for gas stations