Healdsburg’s Historic River Belle Inn Might Close Soon
The Press Democrat is reporting that Vertice Hospitality Group, the company that oversees Michelin darling SingleThread, is closing the River Belle Inn along Healdsburg’s western riverbank — just two years after buying and reopening it, to much fanfare. Here’s what the PD learned:
A Healdsburg mansion built in 1895...
City launches new community space
Space for vendors has always been a concern for the Farmers’ Market organization and the vendors themselves. “I’ll confess to not being a fan of it initially,” Janet Ciel said. “I realized it would be challenging to put vendors up there (on the stage area), as they can’t drive a car onto it. Everything will have to go up via stairs or a ramp.” But as she’s become used to the space, she’s recognized its potential.
Improving access to your library: Library eliminates fines
PAID ADVERTORIAL — Last year, the Sonoma County Library went “fine-free” and eliminated overdue fines for items returned late. In addition, all past fines were waived. In all, more than 80,000 people — 30 percent of all library borrowers — had their overdue fines waived.
In Memoriam: Edward Joseph Perotti
Dry Creek Valley resident Ed Perotti passed away “peacefully” a couple of days before Christmas at the age of 91, “after a short illness,” according to an obituary posted earlier this month. He was born at Healdsburg Hospital in the summer of 1933 and died at Healdsburg Hospital...
