Daniel Gordon, Planning Manager, Resigns

Putting the total count of changing Town positions at four, Daniel Gordon, Planning Manager, gave his resignation last week. In addition, last week, both the Public Works Director, Joe Tagliaboschi, and Planning & Building Director, Sandra Liston, gave their notice of retirement for this year. As well as Town Clerk, Michell Dahme, retiring this year.

Poetry for All

An excellent way to include the Latino community in Yountville’s art, Napa’s Poet Laureate Marianne Lyon is offering a $100 stipend for someone to translate poems into Spanish for an upcoming program in Yountville.  Please contact Marianne at  jlyon@comcast.net if you or someone you know is interested!

Water Restrictions to Begin July 1st

Providing a necessary reminder of drought conditions, the Town will be enforcing water conservation measures as of July 1st. Message boards were deployed around Yountville and will be moved around to different locations each week to start outreach and education. The Town’s goal is to reduce water usage by no less than 100 Acre Feet.

No More Gas Leaf Blowers

The time has come! The Town will be enforcing the Gas Leaf Blower Ban starting July 1st. If this is news to you, read up on the past information leading up to the ban. There is still a Town rebate program for replacements: Any resident who provides proof of residency and proof of purchase of

There’s Something New on the Block – Snacks!

It’s snack time at the new North Block Restaurant! You can now join them Friday – Sunday starting at 2:30 p.m. for snacks and bites. This new edition is part of a debut full-service dining concept where Chef Nick Tamburo, who hails from NYC’s Momofuku, brings fresh energy to Yountville with his take on refined

Town Council: Meeting Notes – June 1st

I love a Council meeting that clocks in well under three hours and with two Certificates of Appreciation to start the meeting off on the right tone. First, Lin Pina was recognized for her time and work on the Zoning Design & Review Board (ZDRB) from 2018 to her term end in July 2021. It

Sandra Liston, Planning & Building Director, is Retiring

Town of Yountville Planning & Building Director Sandra Liston has announced her retirement effective as of October 14, 2021. As a former Town Council member and ZDRB member, I can say that Sandra was an integral part of my experience and learning here in Yountville. We both got to experience a General Plan update as

Joe T., Public Works Director, is Retiring

Town of Yountville Public Works Director Joe Tagliaboschi has announced his retirement effective as of July 30, 2021.  As a former Town Council member, I can say that Joe was an integral part of my experience and learning here in Yountville. His expertise, patience, and low-key manner were always a welcome presence at meetings, as