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 […]
Monterey Police Department Hoping To Hire Three Officers Before New Year
The Monterey Police Department is looking to fill two open positions with the hope of hiring three officers in the next several weeks. Police Chief Bill Randolph said hiring officers has become more of a challenge in recent years. Randolph said they lost an officer to the Highway Patrol after that department offered a major […]
Monterey Receives $1 Million Grant for Stormwater Drainage Projects
The city of Monterey will use a $1.178 million grant to improve stormwater drainage. The city applied for the competitive grant meant for resource protection back in August. Consulting Engineer Jerry Warren told the Board of Aldermen Monday night the money will help with some long-term issues, such as from Railroad Avenue to Industrial Avenue. […]
Monterey Passes New Budget, Approves Water and Sewer Rate Increases
City of Monterey passed its new fiscal year budget on the third reading. The final budget includes an assistant at the Monterey Depot Museum. Town officials will pursue grant money to help grow the fire department. The new tax rate is set at $1.36. The Water and Sewer Fund will receive $2,649,500 in appropriations. Nathaniel […]
Monterey Aldermen Vote To Repave Crossville and Ford Streets
The Monterey Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to accept a bid to repave Crossville and Ford Streets. Aldermen reviewed previous and current bids and noted that costs had gone up. They reviewed a list of streets that needed paving and discussed which streets should be paved first. Alderman Bill Wiggins said they should start […]
Monterey Mayor Talks City Accomplishments
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins will leave his post Tuesday night when a new board is sworn in. After six years, Wiggins said his biggest accomplishment is working to expand outdoor recreation in Meadow Creek Park. “We would like to transform that particular area into what I would call a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s […]
Monterey’s Hometown Committee Proposes New Signs
New welcome signs for the City of Monterey could be set in stone at the next Board of Alderman meeting. The Hometown Project Committee met Thursday to discuss a welcome sign project. The entrance signs would be made from stone with engraved lettering. Committee Member Julie Bohannon said if the proposal is passed the signs […]
Monterey Splash Pad: A Summer Success
The Monterey splash pad has been open to visitors for more than a month, and it’s so far been a success. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Albertson said over 20 people visit the water feature a day. He said this figure shows residents are seriously considering social distancing. “There’s not as many people, […]
T-DOT Demand Ups Price On Monterey Water & Sewer Extension
A T-DOT decision will cost Monterey an additional investment to extend water and sewer lines under Interstate 40. Consulting engineer Nathaniel Green spoke with T-DOT officials last week about the project. He said T-DOT is willing to issue a permit, but they want construction done on the Highway 70 shoulder. “What that does to us […]
Monterey Votes To Keep Meadow Creek Park Open 24 Hours
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park will remain open 24 hours a day. Residents neighboring the park voiced complaints about disruptive park goers and drug-use late at night during a July aldermen meeting. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the police chief presented the Building and Grounds Committee enough information to keep the gates open. “The chief had documentation […]
