Monterey Police Searching For New Detective
The Monterey Police Department trying to fill a detective position that has been vacant for two months. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said they are currently reviewing the second round of applicants. Randolph said that the search to fill the position has gone slow. “I’m just not sure everybody is looking for a career in […]
Monterey Receives TDOT Grant For Commercial Ave
T-DOT has awarded Monterey a community transportation planning grant to strategize future growth along Commercial Avenue. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said during the aldermen’s Monday meeting that the grant will allow the city to create a large series of projects to work on for years to come. Cleary said the grant involves a lot of […]
Monterey Farmers Market Accepting Vendor Applications
The Monterey Farmers Market will continue to accept vendor applications all year long to encourage even more growth throughout 2024. The market opened its season Saturday. Assistant Cultural Administrator Johnathan Phillips said the application process is free and easy for anyone who is interested. Phillips said being a vendor at the market is a great […]
Monterey Depot Museum Website Nearing Completion
The Monterey Depot Museum’s new website will allow people to experience everything the museum has to offer without ever stepping through the door. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a strong web presence allows people from out of town to engage with the museum from afar. He said the website will include photos and digital […]
Putnam Fire Department Fought Pair Of Fires Through Winter Storm
Two homes lost to fire during the early stages of Sunday’s snow. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said fighting multiple fires at once is difficult, and winter weather only adds to the challenge. Hicks said travel from a fire on Cates Road in Monterey to one on Chaffin Road in Baxter was delayed significantly […]
Monterey Amphitheater Loses Portion Of Roof To High Winds
The Monterey Amphitheater had a part of its roof blown off by Friday’s high winds. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the damage is not major, but a section of the roof including several sheets of metal were blown behind the building. Cleary said the damage is unlikely to effect the usability of the venue. “And […]
Monterey Aldermen Postpone Accepting Soccer Field Bid
Monterey Aldermen tabled a decision on the only bid received for a new soccer field at Black Bottoms Sports Park. City officials received one bid for the project last month, $248,250 with an optional extra $35,500 charge to pave a parking lot. The decision tabled after aldermen were unsure about the city’s budget for the […]
Monterey To Negotiate Contract With Possible Engineering Consultant
Monterey Aldermen approved city officials Monday night to begin negotiating a contract with a potential consultant for infrastructure projects. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the projects are part of a T-DOT Tap grant. Cleary said the negotiation process is a requirement of the grant that must be followed per T-DOT’s rules, stopping the city from […]
New Features Move Monterey Wastewater Treatment Plant Completion Date
Monterey’s updated wastewater treatment plant will not be completed until May, but the extension will allow for new features. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said supply chain delays have backed up projects across the county, and this one is no different. Cleary said the plant is one of the most important developments for Monterey in some […]
Monterey Alderman Create Committee To Select Rail Trail Project Engineers
Monterey Alderman approved the formation of a new committee to evaluate the five plans submitted to engineer a rail trail extension project. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the five-year project will extend the town’s rail trail, add sidewalks, and address drainage at Monterey’s Whitaker Park. Cleary said the project will be funded by a grant […]
