Hot Springs Stakeholders Meet, and Concerns Over SBC Sheriff’s Dept. Response Time
By Joanne A Calitri   |   November 26, 2024

The Montecito Association November meeting was held in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom, led by MA President Doug Black and Executive Director Houghton Hyatt.  Rock Rockenbach updated on the path built by the Bucket Brigade near his house on Barker Pass, which had multiple issues. He said SBC Public Works […]

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By Tiana Molony   |   October 29, 2024

On Wednesday, October 16th, the Four Seasons Biltmore received preliminary approval from the Montecito Planning Commission (MPC) for its updated development plan. The plan includes adding private hot tubs for the bungalows, renovating the guest houses, building a new pool, and renovating the outdoor dining deck.  Ahead of the vote, the MPC requested that the […]

 

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By Joanne A Calitri   |   October 8, 2024

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New Supervisor Roy Lee, and Honors for Lt. Butch Arnoldi at September’s Meeting
By Joanne A Calitri   |   September 24, 2024

The Montecito Association’s September meeting was held in person at the Montecito Library community room and on zoom. The meeting was led by its President Doug Black and Executive Director Houghton Hyatt.  First agenda item had Roy Lee, incoming 1st District SBC Supervisor, present a Certificate of Recognition from SB County 1st Supervisor Das Williams […]

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By Joanne A Calitri   |   August 20, 2024

The Montecito Association held its monthly open-to-the-public meeting August 13 in person at the Montecito Library and via zoom.  The main conference agenda item was a presentation by Nick Turner, Montecito Water Protection District General Manager, on the July rate increase, which is one year earlier than planned due to inflation, aging infrastructure, water procurement/treatment […]

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    By Kelly Mahan Herrick   |   September 19, 2023

    At this month’s Montecito Association Board of Directors meeting, President Megan Orloff announced the Association’s new Executive Director: Houghton Hyatt, who served on the MA Board of Directors for six years, and has helped with countless community events. We’ll have more with Hyatt and her ideas for the MA in a future edition.  During Community […]