A virtual Sanitary Survey of the Town’s water distribution system was conducted by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (Water Board, DDW) this past week. This virtual inspection was scheduled over a two-day period and thanks to pre-planning by Utility Operations Staff the inspection was completed in one day. Thank you,
The Finance Department Staff compiled 10 years of historical financial data to be sent to Town Council and staff for informational purposes and will also be included on the Town’s website. The more you know.
Chris Benz with the Napa Sierra Club has confirmed they are donating $2,500 towards the Town of Yountville’s community outreach program for the ban of gas leaf blowers, July 1, 2021. Next week the Town anticipates the release of information about the incentive program with 1. a letter to all residents in English and Spanish,
The Town of Yountville Parks & Recreation Department is accepting enrollment for Spring Camp. They are accepting full-week campers for cohort consistency under the current COVID guidelines. Spring Camp is open for up to 28 kids; two cohorts of 14. Currently, eight campers have enrolled. Spring break is March 29 thru April 2. Sign up!
The Kiwanis Club of Yountville is partnering with Project KIKS for its first Sister City Project! The Town of Yountville formally recognized the town of Todos Santos as its Sister City last year. Our former Mayor, Cindy Saucerman, has a home there and it is an amazing little community with artists and restaurants (sound familiar?)
Our local rep in Washington has been very busy this week. First, he voted with the majority to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act. This bill, of which Thompson is an original co-author, creates a national standard to prohibit such discrimination by amending the Civil Rights Act. He then voted to pass H.R. 1319, the
At this last week’s meeting, the NVV Board of Directors voted unanimously to take several initial steps to try to prevent catastrophic wildfire this summer and beyond: Encourage the Napa County Board of Supervisors to implement a county-wide early warning network prior to the next fire season.Illumination Technologies, a Calistoga-based company, has proposed a wildfire
The chart below provides the most recent progress for Napa County on wildfire safety. For more information, visit Pacific Gas & Electrics website on wildfire safety.
I am going to be honest, I work out and then take the car everywhere! These people are amazing. The walking challenge began January 15 and ended February 15 and this was the first Yountville Step Challenge. Congratulations to all who participated! I look forward to next years Driving Challenge; I’ll be the winner The
With the two most veteran County Supervisors deciding not to run for re-election, Napa County has a great opportunity to have some serious discussions Bout the future of our Valley. Supervisors Brad Wagenknecht and Diane Dillon will be stepping down in 2022 and have left plenty of time for prospective candidates to share their future