Monterey Yard-Sellers Moved Across Holly Street
Monterey Aldermen voted Monday night to move yard sellers in the Farmers Market facility to a grassy area on the railroad side of South Holly Street. Alderman Bill Wiggins said an event June 22 brought the issue to a head again, the conflict between yard sales and farmers. Alderman Charles Looper said the yard sellers […]
Monterey Alderman’s Trash Service Suggestions Do Not Move Past Committee
The Monterey Sanitation Committee made no changes to the town’s trash services after a Friday meeting discussing the disposal of large items. Alderman Charles Looper wanted to create a separate trash route specifically for household items to reduce truck tonnage. Alderman Mark Farley said all the garbage goes to the same landfill, so the extra […]
Monterey Alderman Looper Wants Change To Trash Pickup
Monterey Alderman Charles Looper wants a review of the town’s trash services and what can be included in curbside trash pickup. Looper said large items such as couches have been laying on the ground and loaded into the garbage truck. Looper said he wants a resolution that remove those items from trash pickup. “We pay […]
Former Monterey Mayor Nominated To Fill Seat
Former mayor Bill Wiggins among two nominees accepted Monday night to fill a vacant Board of Aldermen seat. Alderman Charles Looper suggested Wiggins to fill the vacant ward four position. Looper said despite past conflicts, he thinks Mayor JJ Reels and Wiggins can work together to benefit Monterey. “With JJ’s energy and enthusiasm and so […]
