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Our Town Novato is a weekly update of news you may have missed throughout the week.
Resources and information for Novato businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19 is available at novato.org/COVID19biz.
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Marin Graduates to Tier 3 COVID-19 Status
Great news Novato! As of October 27, we have officially moved into Tier 3, "orange" status, of the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy monitoring list. This means more reopenings throughout our community, including:
- Allowed indoors at full capacity: retail establishments; indoor malls; libraries; office space (although continued telework is encouraged for all types of office work)
- Allowed indoors at 50% capacity or 200 people (whichever is fewer): restaurants; museums; places of worship; movie theaters
- Allowed indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people (whichever is fewer): gyms and fitness centers (and can utilize indoor pools); family entertainment centers; wineries; card rooms.
- Allowed outdoors only: bars and breweries (no meal requirements).
Please continue to do your part to keep us moving in the right direction — wear your mask, wash your hands and keep your distance.
Marin se gradúa al nivel 3 COVID-19
¡Buenas noticias Novato! El estado de California ha trasladado oficialmente al condado de Marin al nivel 3 en el Plan del estado de monitoreo para una economía más segura. Esto significa nuevas reaperturas adicionales para nuestra communidad, incluyendo:
- Permitido en interiores a capacidad completa: establecimientos minoristas Centros comerciales cubiertos; Bibliotecas; Espacio de oficina (aunque se aconseja el teletrabajo continuo)
- Permitido en interiores al 50% de la capacidad o 200 personas (lo que sea menor): restaurantes; Museos; Lugares de adoración; Salas de cine
- Permitido en interiores al 25% de capacidad o 100 personas (lo que sea menor): gimnasios y centros de fitness (y pueden utilizar piscinas cubiertas); Centros de entretenimiento familiar; Bodegas; Salas de juegos de cartas
- Permitido solo al aire libre: bares y cervecerías
Por favor mantenernos moviendo en la dirección correcta — use su máscara, lave sus manos y mantenga su distancia.
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Marin County COVID-19 Update as of October 29, 2020
Marin County Public Health continues to monitor and report confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide on their dedicated coronavirus website at marinhss.org/coronavirus. Here you will find accurate, up-to-date information with a focus on how it is impacting our local communities.
Here are some data points, as of October 29, 2020, that may be of interest to you:
Marin Confirmed Cases: 4,883
Marin Cases Recovered: 4,674
Marin Deaths: 99
Tests Completed in Marin: 94,623
Marin Hospitalizations (cumulative): 172
Marin Hospitalizations (currently): 7
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What is Novato's Measure Q?
On November 3, 2020 Novato voters will be asked to consider Measure Q, an increase to Novato's existing local hotel tax.
Measure Q is not a property tax or a tax on Novato residents who are not hotel or lodging guests.
If enacted, Measure Q would continue to protect essential services and priorities that the community has said are important, including:
- Keeping public areas safe, clean and healthy;
- Ensuring the City is prepared for any future natural disaster or health emergency;
- Supporting local businesses and residents through the COVID-19 recovery;
- Providing disaster and health crisis response; and
- Maintaining 9-1-1 emergency response and capacity in any emergency.
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Looking to Vote?
A secure ballot drop box is available at:
Novato Public Library
1720 Novato Blvd
Polling places will open October 31 -November 3 at the following Novato locations:
Novato City Hall
901 Sherman Ave
Novato Unified School District Office
1015 7th Street
Novato Library
1720 Novato Blvd
Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church
1110 Highland Drive
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¿Busca En Donde Votar?
Una urna segura para depositar su balota está ahora disponible en la:
Biblioteca Pública de Novato
1720 Novato Blvd
Los lugares para votar en persona estarán abiertos entre el 31 de octubre y el 3 de noviembre en las siguientes ubicaciones:
Ayuntamiento de Novato (City Hall)
901 Sherman Ave
Oficina del Novato Unified School District
1015 7th Street
Biblioteca Pública de Novato
1720 Novato Blvd
Iglesia - Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church
1110 Highland Drive
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Conversations with Veterans
Please join us and the Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise on November 7 for the third annual “Conversations with Veterans” forum, from 9:00-10:30am, via Zoom.
In honor of Veterans Day, the audience will hear from and converse with veterans about their own military experiences and the related responsibility of civilians to support the service of our veterans.
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Are You Prepared?
Although Novato was not included in PG&E's most recent Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event that impacted areas of Marin, we must still plan to be prepared for a potential future event.
While a PSPS is more likely to occur in high fire-risk areas, a shutoff could impact other areas as well and are likely to last multiple days. That's why it is important to prepare an emergency plan and kit in advance in the event your family is affected by a power shutoff—or any other emergency.
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Donate To The Heroes & Helpers Event |
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Looking for ways to assist families in need during the holiday season?
An estimated fifty families are selected by local non-profits each year during the holiday season to receive a gift card to shop at one of the local area stores to purchase gifts for members of their immediate family. Each child is given a designated amount of money to spend from community donations.
The purpose of the annual Heroes & Helpers event is to foster positive relationships between our youth, families and Novato First Responders.
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Small Business Assistance
The Marin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a local nonprofit, supported by the county and cities, available to provide our local business community with no cost expert business advising support.
Marin SBDC is here to help your business thrive and succeed—contact them today!
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Timely Alternatives for Safe & Fun Holidays / Advertencia De Salud Pública
Celebrating Halloween & Dia de los Muertos safely during COVID-19 offers many ways to be creative in our traditions!
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With Halloween just around the corner, Marin HHS has released safe celebration guidelines, urging residents to plan at-home and virtual festivities. Marin HHS strongly discourages customary activities like door-to-door trick-or-treating or large multi-household parties, which can be high-risk for COVID-19 transmission.
As an alternative, trick or treat yourself at the Marin Center Halloween Fair Food Drive-Thru Spooktacular. From October 23 to November 1, the Spooktacular will be open from 4pm to 9pm on weekdays and 11am to 9pm on weekends. Don your costumes and prepare to be spooked with family-friendly haunted surprises and activities all while staying inside your car!
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#ShopLocalNovato for Halloween |
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Parks & Recreation FINAL Virtual Magic Show - Halloween Edition |
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Join us for our final 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝘔𝘖𝘕𝘋𝘈𝘠 𝘕𝘐𝘎𝘏𝘛 𝘕𝘖𝘝𝘈𝘛𝘖 𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘐𝘊 Halloween Edition on SATURDAY, October 31st at 5pm!
Wear your favorite Halloween costume to this fun family event! Registration for this free virtual magic show is open now!
We can’t wait to see you in your costumes for some LIVE #NovatoFUNatHome!
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Join us for Margaret Todd Senior Center's first Free Drive-Through Adult and Senior Resource Fair
Friday, October 30th, 10-11:30am!
Tour the Margaret Todd Center parking lot, at 1560 Hill Road, filled with decorated vehicles before receiving a goodie bag with useful Novato resources, hand sanitizer, and some sweet treats too!
Masks required and costumes encouraged!
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Marin County COVID-19 Information Hotline
Marin County Health & Human Services (HHS) is available to answer your questions at the HHS COVID-19 Information Line. Please call 415.473.7191, Monday-Friday between 9:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
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Fight the Flu!
Health officials from across the Bay Area are asking the public to fight the flu by getting the annual vaccination for flu right now. Each winter, people sick with flu crowd hospitals and urgent care clinics, resources that may be strained due to COVID-19.
To mitigate the risks of COVID-19, the flu vaccine is available in new ways, including no appointment drive-thru and during normal doctor visits. Get a flu shot at a location near you. Find locations near you at marinflu.org.
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Stay Healthy Novato
The best way to reduce the risk of becoming infected with respiratory virus, whether the flu or coronavirus, is to practice good hygiene:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wear a face covering when out in public spaces.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from those outside of your own household.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or crook of your elbow (not your hands). If you use a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands afterwards.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Get your flu shot.
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