Novato advances renovation plan for museum site

Novato is forging ahead with plans to rehabilitate the future home of the Novato History Museum.

On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously approved the creation of a capital improvement plan for the Scott House, and adjusted the agreement with the museum’s operator, the Novato Historical Guild.

“This project is a gift to the city and our community,” said Jeanne MacLeamy, the chair of the museum committee. “Scott House will be transformed into a vibrant new history museum on the civic...