Marinscope The first week COVID-19 Phase II in Marin began with an air of uncertainty and excitement as retail stores ramped up with the expectation of a surge of customers. But the new rules will still make for a different buying experience at brick-and-mortar stores and malls. Marin County … [Read more...] about Marin back in business
Mill Valley
Nonsensical rules invite disobedience
Sherman R. Frederick/Battle Born Media I have three burrs under my saddle this week.Mask Switcheroo: I’m not going to hate on anyone for asking me to wear a face mask during the Age of Coronavirus. I get the angst. And, frankly, it makes me feel better in a crowd.But can one our public health … [Read more...] about Nonsensical rules invite disobedience
Mill Valley History: Purity Store
In January 1928, Purity established its first Mill Valley grocery store at No. 2Corte Madera Ave. It was one of 92 such stores in northern California. In October, the store moved to larger quarters in the O’Shaughnessy Blockacross the street. The store added an up-to-date meat department. “The large … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Purity Store
Mill Valley History: Bill Feeney
A Mill Valley Record article on Sept. 21, 1960, reported that Bill Feeneyis considered to be the sixth member of the Mill Valley City Council. He had lived in Mill Valley at 401 Eldridge since 1919. When he retired from his post as Pacific Telephone and Telegraph collections supervisor for Northern … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Bill Feeney
Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
These are some of the restaurants offering curbside pickup or to go service throughout Marin. NOVATO Beso Bistro 415-883-6700 www.besobistro.com Checker NY Deli 415-209-0099 www.checkerdeli.com El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill 415-892-1471 www.elreymexicanbarandgrill.com Hopmonk Tavern … [Read more...] about Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
Curbside retail begins Monday
Curbside pickup at retail stores will be allowed in Marin County beginning Monday, May 18, according to an updated shelter-in-place order released on Friday, May 15.The addition of curbside retail to the types of businesses allowed to operate in Marin is the most significant change to the previous … [Read more...] about Curbside retail begins Monday
Mill Valley School District saves taxpayers over $3.8 million
Mill Valley School District announced Friday (May 15) that it has refinanced prior general obligation bonds of the District which were originally sold in 2012. The refunding will save property owners over $3.8 million in interest costs over the next nineteen years, a district press release … [Read more...] about Mill Valley School District saves taxpayers over $3.8 million
Mill Valley Road Closures
Road Closures216 Ethel Ave – Tuesday, 5/19from 9:00AM to 4:00PMRoad closed for concrete pour.67 & 71 Lovell Ave – Tuesday andWednesday, 5/19 & 5/20 from 8:00AM to 4:00PMRoad closed for gas service rerun. Lane Closures506 East Blithedale - Monday , Tuesday 5/18 & 5/19 from 9:00AM to … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Road Closures
Pixie Trail
On the La Verne Heights subdivision development map of 1915, a long main east-westroad from Montford Ave. to Janes St. is identified as Marin Avenue. A side street leading up to Edgewood Avenue. is named Seymour Avenue. Elinor Hunsinger lived at #10 Seymour Ave. [now #305 Seymour Lane] from 1939 … [Read more...] about Pixie Trail