Longtime Healdsburg native and grocery store owner John Biasotti dies at 99
Healdsburg native John Biasotti was known to many as an outgoing and friendly man who worked hard at his grocery store, Biasotti’s Market. He was also known as an adept carpenter and mechanic, fisherman and boat racer and he’ll surely be remembered not only for his many hobbies and achievements, but also for the positive impact he had on family and friends.
Healdsburg council considering adoption of arts and culture master plan, approval of new roof design for community pavilion
The Healdsburg City Council will meet virtually on Monday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. to discuss two old business items, the Healdsburg Arts and Culture Master Plan and the Foley Family Community Pavilion.
Town council makes commission appointments, still seeking applicants for some seats
Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that the town council reopened the application period for the interim parks and rec commission seat because the candidates who applied could not be considered for the seat since they cannot serve on two commissions. While this is true, the council also decided to reopen the period because Councilmember Deborah Fudge had not received an interim parks and rec application from an applicant and the town counsel team and city manager had suggested reopening the application period to give folks the chance to apply if they encountered that issue and because the town council could not come to a consensus on the other remaining applicant, Angelica Nunez, for the interim parks and rec role.
BayREN energy-efficiency services available to Windsor residents
According to a presentation at the Dec. 15 Windsor Town Council meeting, Windsor residents and business owners might consider pursuing rebates for energy efficiency upgrades and appliances at their homes and establishments through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) program.
West county high school board reviewing LCAP, budget
During its meeting on Wednesday, June 23, the West Sonoma County Union High School District (WSCUHSD) Board of Trustees will be considering approval of the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), its budget, and will be considering approval of a resolution that outlines the return to full in-person learning for the beginning of the upcoming school year.
Farm to Pantry goes fashion forward with Gapelii partnership
Being able to collect nutritious food while wearing a t-shirt that is both comfortable and trendy is a win-win for Farm to Pantry. Gapelii Brand, a Sonoma County Black-owned luxury brand, was co-founded by Andrew Akufo in 2019 and features clothing and accessories. Through his work, he met Kelly Conrad, development director from Farm to Pantry. Conrad reached out to Akufo to collaborate and provide T-shirts for volunteers that could feature Gapelii Brand’s style and promote the organization.
