New Good Earth Store Opens
Ribbon cutting Wednesday morning welcomed hundreds of eager residents.
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Mayor Pam Hartwell-Herrero cuts the ribbon.
Courtesy of Good Earth
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The new Good Earth store in the long-empty Albertson's at Fair-Anselm finally opened Wednesday morning with a celebratory ribbon-cutting from Mayor Pam Hartwell-Herrero at 10:30 a.m. The opening was delayed after Indian remains were found on the site.
Sierra Salin was the first customer, buying a chocolate bar and sharing it with the cashiers.
You can see a video of the store during their preview/soft opening this past weekend -- as employees had a dry run making all the new prepared foods and drinks.
Tell us what you think of the new shop in the comments below.
Alex Zwissler
6:12 am on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wonderful! Such a great addition to our town.
valeri hood
8:23 am on Thursday, February 16, 2012
The speeches were great and historical. I think watching the video would be very interesting for anyone who couldn't make it yesterday. Mark Squire is a true hero- he puts his energy, money, time and skill into actions that help make this world a better place. When you go by the Good Earth, make sure you sign the gmo labeling initiative- we have 10 weeks to collect 3/4 of a million signatures please contact Ann Thomas-Label GMO North Coast Regional Coordinator--415-924-9559 or athomas1@pacbell.netto and sign up to help collect signatures- need signature gatherers for Good Earth, Whole Foods, Farmer's Markets and other venues.
Tucker Murphy
10:57 am on Thursday, February 16, 2012
The store looks great! Parking lot is full and lively. Now if the FairAnselm plaza and the rest of the town could make an effort to look as nice.
Jose
9:00 pm on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Speaking of full parking lots- why, Lord, WHY with two large lots, and an adjacent lot next to that at the north end of the store - are many of the new good Earth employees parking on the side streets all day during their shifts? Specifically, on my street where there isn't really even enough parking for residents already! Apparently the store management told one of my neighbors that they think we, the residents should have to monitor which of the employee's cars are taking up our spaces and then let them know. Despite the benefit of a new local upgraded store, the management really screwed the pooch on this one.
Life in the Bubble
10:18 pm on Saturday, March 3, 2012
I'd echo Jose's comments, with a twist. Sadly many Good Earth employees drive to work when they live in Fairfax and San Anselmo. I know of one who drives about 1/2 mile each day to work (an easy 8-10 minute walk). I suppose that just because you work in a grocery store that preaches localism, organic, and reducing impacts doesn't apply when it comes to driving to work. Funny, in a sad way.