Monterey Residents Propose Safety Measures At Bee Rock
Two Monterey residents approached the town’s board of aldermen seeking a partnership to implement safety measures at Bee Rock Overlook. Resident Caleb Harris said he is a welder and fabricator and wanted to help improve safety at Bee Rock after hearing about the tragic death of a 9-year-old boy who fell a few weeks ago. […]
Monterey Leaders To Discuss Safety At Bee Rock Overlook
Monterey Leaders plan to hold discussions about safety measures at Bee Rock Overlook after a boy recently fell to his death at the site. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the town is looking at what it could possibly do to improve safety measures at Bee Rock. The overlook currently does not have any railing or […]
Monterey PD Believe Bee Rock Death Was An Accident
Monterey Police Officials believe Thursday’s incident in which a 9-year-old boy lost his life after falling from a cliff at Bee Rock Overlook was an accident. Public Information Officer David Corley said the investigation continues. Investigators believe the child got too close to the edge before falling. Corley said there is no safety railing or […]
9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall From Bee Rock In Monterey
A 9-year-old boy died Thursday afternoon after falling from Bee Rock in Monterey. At 2:26 pm, 911 received a call reporting an individual had fallen from Bee Rock. Emergency personnel responded. Monterey Police officers and Putnam County EMS personnel descended to reach the child. Crews found the 9-year-old boy and began life-saving measures. Those efforts […]
Expanded Monterey Park Offerings Lead To New Rules
Monterey set to enact new rules and regulations for the town’s parks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town’s expansion of park offerings prompted the creation of a new ordinance that deletes the one that’s been on the book for decades. The new rules include fines. “It covers us pretty much everywhere you can look […]
Monterey Working To Address Bee Rock Graffiti
Town of Monterey working to address graffiti issues at Bee Rock. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said multiple recent incidents have caused damage at the park. Cleary said the town has had instances of graffiti before at Bee Rock, but that this is more widespread. “We have thousands of visitors to Bee Rock […]
Monterey Board of Alderman Considering Potential New Parks Position
The Monterey Board of Aldermen is considering creating a new position aimed at protecting parks and public spaces. The board discussed a potential for a Park Monitor position who will assist law enforcement by being an official set of eyes in places like Meadow Park and Bee Rock. Alderman Bill Wiggins said he does not […]
TennGreen Requests Monterey To Restore Plants After Bee Rock Work
Monterey will look to replenish native plants around the TennGreen conservancy easement after clearing too far past the boundaries into the Bee Rock property. Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker said the TennGreen Land Conservancy sent a letter to the town regarding improvements made to the parking area. “They were actually very nice, and they just kind […]
Monterey Attorney “Optimistic” That Ruling Closes Bee Rock Easement Dispute
Optimism- that a state court ruling this week will bring an end to the years-long dispute over Bee Rock’s entrance. Attorney Danny Rader represents the town of Monterey in the case. According to Rader, the Garden Inn Owners have one last avenue that could be pursued. “They can ask the Supreme Court to take the case,” […]
Monterey Wins Court Victory In Dispute Over Bee Rock Easement
A court victory for the town of Monterey in the ongoing dispute over the entrance to Bee Rock as the State Court of Appeals denied the appeal of the Garden Inn’s owners. Michael and Mirtha Kopec challenged a lower court ruling that said there was a clear easement granted to the natural area and that […]
