City Hosts 1 Hamilton Open House and Joint Meeting

On October 13, 2022, the City of Mill Valley and EAH Housing hosted a community Open House to discuss building approximately 40-50 affordable rental apartments on the northern portion of the city-owned parcel at 1 Hamilton Drive. The main topics at the Open House included preliminary design and building concepts based on input, Council direction, and financial feasibility. We thank the many community members that attended and shared their feedback with the planning team.

The City Council and Planning Commission will host a Joint Meeting on November 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Community Center (180 Camino Alto) to further discuss conceptual designs presented at the Open House in order for staff to prepare a development review application for full review and evaluation, including design and environmental review, through Planning Commission and City Council hearings at a later date. Read the latest news for more information.

Halloween Safety

Halloween Road Closure - Sycamore Avenue. As many of you know, Sycamore Village is a very popular tick-or-treat location on Halloween. In an effort to enhance pedestrian safety, just like previous years, we will be closing Sycamore Avenue between Park Avenue and Valley Circle to vehicle traffic during the evening of Halloween. Learn more about the closure.

Stay Fire-Safe This Halloween - You can help make this Halloween a fire-safe one! Taking simple fire safety precautions like keeping decorations far away from open flames and using battery-operated candles or glow-sticks in jack-o-lanterns can help ensure your holiday remains festive and fun.

Fire News

CalTrans E Blithedale Vegetation Management Project - Southern Marin Fire District would like to notify residents of the upcoming CalTrans Vegetation Management Project at E Blithedale Ave and US-101 S ramp. CalTrans will be clearing hazardous vegetation along E Blithedale Ave and US-101 S ramp in efforts to reduce fire risk along their right-of-way.

Video Now Available - Fire District Consolidation - On October 3, 2022, the Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board unanimously approved the submission of an application to the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for consolidation/annexation of the Mill Valley Fire Department into the Southern Marin Fire Protection District. Both the City Council and District Board of Directors will now move forward with an application to Marin LAFCO to annex the City of Mill Valley into the Southern Marin Fire Protection District. Read the Article | Watch the Video

East Blithedale Project Update

East Blithedale Avenue is now open to through traffic between Camino Alto and Downtown Mill Valley. Motorists may experience localized closures or flagged one-way traffic control until May 2023. Project updates are available to community members every other week. Sign up today!

Sustainability News

Electric Bike Discounts: Learn more about electric-bike discounts offered by Ride and Drive Clean during the month of November.

Preparing for Halloween: Did you know 600 million pounds of candy wrappers are generated each year in the U.S. during Halloween? Learn more on how to recycle or donate Halloween candy.

Climate Action Plan Update: On October 19th the City hosted a webinar about the Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the Task Force will host its last meeting on November 16th at City Hall (6:30pm). See the CAP project page for more information on the CAP Update.

Library News

Spooky Story Read-Aloud - Looking for tales to thrill you and chill you just in time for Halloween? Join us for a spooooky storytime on Monday, October 24th where library staff will read you their most haunting stories. Stories for children will be 5-5:30pm. Stories for teens and adults will start at 5:40 and go until 6:30pm. No registration required.

FOR TEENS: Frankentoys: Toy Monster Creations - Tuesday, October 25th from 4-5pm. Reveal your inner Frankenstein! Take apart and reassemble random toys to create your own crazy toy creation. For ages 11-18. All materials will be provided. Registration required. Learn more about Frankentoys here.

Mystery Author Panel - Thursday, October 27th at 6pm. Calling all mystery lovers! Join us for an evening of book reading, Q&A, and all things mystery with the Northern California chapter of Mystery Writers of America panelists Glenda Carroll, Joe Clifford, Beth McMullen, and Mary Rae. Registration required. Learn more about the Mystery Author Panel here.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top priority, and staff provides updates to the City Council and community on activities in Mill Valley and around Marin County on a regular basis. Read the October 2022 Update | Visit our DEI homepage | Sign up to receive our Monthly DEI eNewsletter

Arts & Recreation News

Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification - Earn your shallow water lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross blended learning course. Course offered November 4th-6th and December 27th-29th. Register Today!

Limited Private Swim Lesson Sessions Still Available! – Sessions begin next week. All age groups welcome! Limited spaces available. Register Today at MyMVR.org.

Active Adults (50+) Activity Pass - Drop-in programs now available with Mill Valley Recreation's Active Adult Activity Pass. Passes are FREE through 2022.

Learn more and get your pass today.

Halloween @ The Center - Halloween @ The Center returns for 2022 with our annual, free Trunk or Treat event at the Mill Valley Community Center.

Donate Your Old Costumes! The Tam High Advocacy Club invites you to help those who cannot afford costumes by donating at this year's Halloween @ The Center event.

Just look for their table and they'll take care of the rest!

NEW Call For Artwork - The Mill Valley Arts Commission is seeking artwork for Rotating Art in the Depot Plaza Exhibitions in 2023. Application Deadline: January 9th at 5pm. 

Find out more and apply today!

November 8, 2022 General Election Information

Learn about the new "Vote Center Model" and how it works. Where are the ballot drop boxes near you? When is the next City of Mill Valley City Council election? And more! Check out our one-stop-shop for all things local elections.

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