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Supporters of Napa Valley’s historic Bale Grist Mill hopes to rebuild 36-foot wheel

February 10, 2019

….“There used to be mills in Yountville, in Calistoga, and up in Chiles Valley,” Grassi said. “All those are gone. This is the only one that’s survived, which makes it special. … It’s a treasure to have here, so we need to be good stewards and protect it for future generations.”…

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August 24, 2026 Special Meeting

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The Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District will be holding a special meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2:30pm. This is an in-person meeting, however, the public may also attend and provide comments via Zoom Conference Call. Instructions for logging in are provided at the top of […]

Current Status of Parks & Trails 8/21/26

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The Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District will be holding a regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm. This is an in-person meeting, however, the public may also attend and provide comments via Zoom Conference Call. Instructions for logging in are provided at the top of […]

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