Summer Fun the Novato Way!

   

The swimming and kid's activity pools at Hamilton are now open! Whether you want to swim laps, take lessons, or sit by the pool while the kiddies splash away in the activity pool--there is something for everyone at the Hamilton Community Pool. More info here. (Note: link will take you to the website of our partner, the City of San Rafael, as they provide the programming for the pool).

City & NPD held open houses, and had a dedication of the new City offices, during this year's Tour of Novato & Community Fair--a School Fuel event (City Manager Michael Frank and Novato City Councilmembers pictured above)

On April 29, the City Council recognized Malaria Awareness Months for May & June, NPD Chief Berg presented an Employee of the Year award to Detective Justin Stevenson and the Medal of Valor award--the department's highest honor--to Officer Nicholas Conrad. Council also approved a contract for a Downtown Parking Study, endorsed a proposed parcel tax to fund the next generation of the Marin Emergency Radio Authority, passed on a proposal for senior housing on Hannah Ranch due to location, and had a discussion on the future uses and prioritzation of Measure F funding.

This month, Council recognized longtime Novato resident and former City Manager Phillip Brown, provided direction to staff on the City budget for the upcoming year which included proposed Measure F investments, capital improvements including a $1 million investment in the Novato Theater, and more than $1 million for facility and infrastructure maintenance. The budget will come back to the Council for final approval on June 24. Additionally, Council received a sneak-peek at the City's Bio Life Science Marketing Campaign and discussed policy options for the City's Urban Growth Boundary.

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Both the Pioneer Park and Thigpen Tennis Courts will get a much need refresh this summer. In June, these facilities will be closed for resurfacing, and the picnic area at the Pioneer Park courts will receive new lighting, improved seating, and ADA upgrades--an approximately $600,000 investment in these popular tennis courts. Thigpen will be closed through June 27 and Pioneer will be closed through August 15.