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Marin County Guidance Now Available for June 29 Phase of Business Reopenings and Activities
Indoor dining, hair & nail salons, gyms, and short-term lodging among businesses reopening next week
06/22/2020 5:30 PM
Novato Minimum Wage Increase Effective July 1, 2020
Local minimum wage increase scheduled to take effect as part of minimum wage ordinance passed by City Council
06/22/2020 11:27 AM
Grants Awarded to Novato Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
75 businesses receive $5,000 grants to help support local economy
06/11/2020 5:30 PM
New Guidelines Allow Indoor Retail, Home Cleaning
Marin amends shelter-in-place order to allow additional businesses, activities
06/11/2020 5:00 PM
Downtown Novato Outdoor Dining and Retail Expanding with Weekend Closure of Grant Avenue
City and DNBA launching weekend street closure on Grant Avenue to support local businesses and create a pedestrian-friendly Downtown this summer
06/10/2020 11:00 AM
Dogbone Meadow Dog Park Reopens
Novato’s dog park reopens in compliance with new Marin County guidelines
06/05/2020 5:20 PM
A Message to Our Community from Novato City Manager Adam McGill / Mensaje a nuestra comunidad del administrador de la ciudad de Novato, Adam McGill
Committed to making Novato a more inclusive and just community / Comprometidos a hacer de Novato una comunidad más inclusiva y justa
06/05/2020 7:30 AM
A Message to Our Community from Novato's Mayor and Council
Support for our neighbors, friends and fellow community members during this difficult time
06/03/2020 11:30 AM
Novato Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Registration Now Available
Novato summer camp programs will begin on June 15 in compliance with Marin County guidelines
06/02/2020 2:30 PM
New County Order Allowing Outdoor Dining & Retail Effective June 1
Additional businesses greenlighted for reopening
05/29/2020 3:47 PM
Help the City Develop its Short-Term Rental Regulatory Program / Ayude a la ciudad a desarrollar su programa de reglamentos para alquileres a corto plazo
Join the conversation by taking our online survey / Únase a la conversación respondiendo a nuestra encuesta que se encuentra en línea
05/22/2020 11:00 AM
New 15 Minute “Carry Out” Parking Spaces in Downtown Novato
City temporarily converts over 30 parking spaces to allow easier access for carry out and pickup services
05/19/2020 10:17 AM
New Guidance for Reopening Businesses in Marin
Marin County’s latest order allows retailers to offer curbside service beginning on May 18
05/15/2020 8:19 PM
Novato Parks Reopen to Motorized Access, Some Restrictions Still in Place
Park equipment and facilities that encourage gathering and some Marin County parks and open space remain closed.
05/15/2020 5:24 PM
Novato Small Business Relief Fund Grant Application Period Open through May 10
Apply online now for one-time small business grants in amounts up to $5,000; donations to the fund now accepted
05/05/2020 4:49 PM
New Health and Safety Measures in Place for Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market / Nuevas medidas de salud y seguridad para el Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) de Novato
Farmers Market returns on Tuesday, May 5 with new protocols in place to comply with local and state orders and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 / El Farmers Market regresa el martes, 5 de mayo, con nuevos protocolos para cumplir con las órdenes locales y estatales y ayudar a prevenir la propagaci
05/01/2020 6:00 PM
City of Novato Service Updates Per New County Order
Some City services to resume on Monday, May 4
05/01/2020 3:00 PM
Novato Park Restrictions and Closures Effective May 4
Skate Park reopens; motorized access to all parks and open space still prohibited
05/01/2020 2:00 PM
Regional Shelter-in-Place Orders Extended as Some Rules Ease
Health Officers caution that reducing restrictions too quickly could lead to a substantial resurgence of COVID-19
04/29/2020 2:38 PM
City Partners with Business Community to Support Small Business / La Ciudad se asocia con la comunidad empresarial para apoyar a los negocios pequeños
Council Approves Novato Small Business Grant Program / El Concejo Municipal aprueba programa de subsidios para negocios pequeños en Novato
04/29/2020 12:45 PM