Join us as we break ground on the future home of the Novato History Museum on October 20 from 5-6p at 917 Sherman Ave in Downtown Novato!
This exciting milestone marks the beginning of a project that will help preserve, celebrate, & share Novato’s history for generations to come.
Council Meeting Preview: 10/13👥💬
📌 Presentation from Marin County Office of Emergency Management;
📌 Proclamations for Bullying Prevention Month & United Against Hate Week;
📌 Award construction contract for Scott House Renovations Project; and more
👉 novato.gov/agendas
🚧 2026 Annual Street Paving Project: Redwood Blvd
Tonight, crews will be laying out & marking the newly paved roadway in preparation for permanent striping & final lane configurations.
📆 Monday, 10/12
⏰ 8pm–5am (overnight)
📍 Redwood Blvd (Rowland Blvd to Rush Creek Place)
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the City will be screening The Land Still Speaks, a documentary that shares Indigenous voices and explores the connections between land, language & Native experiences in our county.
📅 October 28 at 6pm
📍 Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave
ICYMI! Check out Novato’s October eNewsletter – available at novato.gov/newsletter
This month includes...
🥕 Farmers' market survey;
🛍️ Small business networking event;
🏘️ Economic Strategic Plan;
🛠️ Novato Repair Fair on October 10;
🎃 Parks & Recreation activities; and more
We're seeking proposals from qualified consultants to complete a comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment Report (FCAR) of the City’s indoor City-owned & operated facilities.
👉 Full RFP: novato.gov/FCAR
📆 Deadline: 5pm on 10/21
📩 Questions? [email protected]
Novato business owners & entrepreneurs 📣
Join us for a small business networking event supporting local entrepreneurs & strengthening connections within the business community.
📅 Thursday, 10/29 | 5pm-7pm
📍 Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave
RSVP: marinsbdc.org/event/novato6/
La ciudad solicita sus comentarios sobre el mercado de agricultores comunitarios del centro de Novato.
Comparta sus opiniones realizando nuestra breve encuesta en novato.gov/opennovato antes de las 11:59 p. m. del 27 de octubre.
Más información: novato.gov/farmersmarket
Share Your Farmers’ Market Experience 🧑🌾🥕🍓
The City is seeking your feedback on the Downtown Novato Community Farmers’ Market.
👥💬 Share your thoughts by taking our survey: novato.gov/opennovato
📆 Survey closes at 11:59pm on 10/27
💻 More info: novato.gov/farmersmarket
The Novato City Council has unanimously adopted the City’s first-ever Economic Development Strategic Plan — a 10-year roadmap for a thriving local economy and more opportunities for businesses and residents.
Learn more and explore the Plan: novato.gov/EconomicPlan
Council Meeting Preview 9/22:
📌Proclamation recognizing Make It Home Bay Area
📌Hamilton Amphitheater Park mural
📌Novato Chamber's Annual Tourism Committee Report & the FY 2026-27 Tourism Budget
📌Economic Development Strategic Plan, and more
Agenda: novato.gov/agendas
Take Our Downtown Parking Survey 🚗🚙
Weigh in on current parking conditions & challenges, potential parking management strategies & future parking options.
👉 Share your thoughts at novato.gov/parkingsurvey by 11:59pm on September 20
Questions? 📩 Email [email protected]
Interested in serving your community? 👥 Apply for a position on a City Commission, Committee or Board (CCB)! CCB members are appointed by Council & provide important oversight to City operations.
📆 Application period closes October 5 at 5pm
Learn more: novato.gov/ccb
Si le interesa servir a su comunidad, ¡postúlese para un puesto en una comisión, comité o junta municipal! Miembros de los CCB aportan supervisión importante a las operaciones.
📅 El período de postulaciones cerrará el 5 de octubre a las 5pm
Postule hoy: novato.gov/ccb
🚧2026 Annual Street Paving Work Begins 9/10
🗓️ September 10 through late October
⏰ 8 am–6 pm, Monday–Friday
📍 Redwood Blvd (between Rowland Blvd & Rush Creek Place)
🚧Expect temporary lane closures, traffic controls & minor delays
👉 More information: novato.gov/streetpaving
🚧 Olive Avenue Widening & Utility Undergrounding Project Update: Overnight Work & Lane Closure
📆 September 8–11
⏰ 10pm–5am
📍 Westbound Olive Ave at Railroad Ave
🛣️ Detour: Redwood Ave & Grant Ave
➡️ Eastbound traffic will remain open
👉 Learn more: novato.gov/oliveavenue
New youth-led mural adds color, creativity and community to Pocket Park! 🎨
Last night, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the young leaders, volunteers, commissioners, City staff & local artist Heather Phelps who helped bring this mural project to life.
On 8/25/26, Council adopted a Strategic Plan framework, setting the City’s vision, mission, core values & strategic goals for 7/1/26 – 7/30/29.
The framework is designed to strengthen City services & enhance quality of life in Novato.
Full press release: novato.gov/Home/Components/N…
City Council 8/25 Meeting Preview:
📌 July 4th Parade Grand Prize Trophy presentation;
📌 Approve the plans & specifications for the Scott House Renovation Project, allow the City to seek bids from contractors to complete the work; and more.
Full agenda: novato.gov/agendas
