🌱 Flying Goat Comeback + E-Bike Update + Boozy Private Club On Grove?

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Simone, your host of the Healdsburg Daily. Let's get this week started off right with a quick review of what's going on around town, including updates on...

• A controversy brewing at the old Honor Mansion bed-and-breakfast on Grove Street
• An exciting comeback for Flying Goat Coffee
• The best-dressed dogs in the pet parade over the weekend
• And more!

But first, your daily weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny. High: 78 Low: 48.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 42.

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Air over Healdsburg:

Here are the top 3 stories in Healdsburg today:

1. Controversy on Grove Street! According to the Press Democrat, the new owners of the old, 11-room Honor Mansion bed-and-breakfast at 891 Grove St., which is now called "The Ruse," have applied to the City of Healdsburg for a permit that would allow them to operate a “private recreational club" on the property with "a 2,392-square foot outdoor pavilion" featuring "a full kitchen, bar area and lounge, which could serve beer, wine and spirits on-site." This has reportedly "angered and alarmed a group of neighbors" in nearby homes, who are worried the old inn will turn into a "private club" hosting big, boozy events for high-end clientele. The group of developers who own the inn and submitted the permit application includes "longtime Silicon Valley executive Craig Ramsey, and Patrick and Jonathan Wilhelm, whose family built the Mayacama Golf Club," the PD reports. They've been going back and forth with the city on the particulars — and that conversation will continue at the Healdsburg City Planning Commission meeting tomorrow night, which is sure to be rife with arguments from both sides. For a preview of their positions, you can check out a petition being circulated by the anti- camp called "No Greed on Grove" — plus a couple of lively comment threads on the topic in the "Beverly Healdsburg" and "What's Happening Healdsburg" Facebook community groups. (No Greed on Grove & Facebook Groups & Facebook Groups & Press Democrat; paywall)
2. Beloved Healdsburg coffee shop Flying Goat Coffee will be opening a new location very soon on the plaza, according to their Instagram account. The Goat famously used to be housed where Black Oak Coffee is now, but closed in 2020 — and has existed since only as a small storefront, tucked away in the Center Street strip mall next to the Raven Film Center, with limited hours and without all the bells and whistles. This new one should be more of a THING. Shop Local Healdsburg reports that the new shop could open as soon as next week "at the corner of Center and Matheson St, right across the Plaza." (Flying Goat Coffee via Instagram & Shop Local Healdsburg via Instagram)
3. Quick update on the e-bike share program downtown from Healdsburg city officials. The city has partnered with Bird, a big scooter and bike share company, for the three-year pilot program. "We anticipate bikes will be available in the next couple of weeks," officials say. "Download the Bird App to access the bikes, and if you are a CARE customer you are eligible for a reduced rental rate. ... The app will show you the nearest bike available for use. Bike stations are being proposed at these initial locations, which may expand based on ridership: Foss Creek Pathway at Railroad Depot, Healdsburg Avenue at Plaza Park, North Street at West Plaza, Public parking lot near 434 Healdsburg Avenue, Foss Creek Pathway near City Hall, Giorgi Park, Community Center." (City of Healdsburg)

Healdsburg pics of the day, doggie dressup edition:

Today and tomorrow in Healdsburg:

Monday, October 24

• New Art Exhibit at the Upstairs Art Gallery: "Hanging Out," a Collection of Watercolor Laundry Paintings by Tosya Shore (Oct. 24-Nov. 20, 11AM-6PM)
• Corazón Healdsburg Comité / Committee Meeting (6PM)

Tuesday, October 25

• Final Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers Market (9AM-12:30PM)
• Felta Education Foundation (FEF) Meeting at West Side School (9AM)
• Author Talk Screening at the Healdsburg Library: Kate Quinn, "The Diamond Eye" (4PM)
• Healdsburg City Planning Commission Meeting (6PM)

From my notebook:

• Correction from last Friday's newsletter: Bill Konrad, former owner of the Madrona Manor, died on Oct. 19 — not last month, as I stated — and he was a CPA, not a lawyer. Thanks to a helpful reader for pointing out the mistakes. (Inbox & Legacy.com)
• Some Healdsburg residents reported getting messages from AT&T over the weekend, warning of a possible PG&E power shutoff due to fire weather. Nothing seemed to come of it, though... (Facebook Groups)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all soon for another update.

— Simone Wilson

About me: I was born and raised in Healdsburg, CA, where I was the editor of the Healdsburg High School Hound's Bark. I have since worked as a local journalist for publications in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City and the Middle East. I'm currently a senior product manager for Patch.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Healdsburg Daily? Contact me at simone.wilson@patch.com