Monterey Launches $540,000 Project To Rebuild Homes
Monterey launching a $540,000 housing rehabilitation project to rebuild and remodel homes for local residents using grant funding that requires no financial match from the town. Mayor Alex Garcia said the project includes $500,000 specifically designated for home construction and repairs while the remaining $40,000 covers administrative and processing fees. Garcia said the funding is […]
Monterey Reviews SORBA Request For Meadow Creek
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a proposal from a local group to use state funding to complete the trail system at Meadow Creek Park. Upper Cumberland Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association representative Jeremy Robinson said the volunteer organization has already completed approximately eight miles of multi-use trails over the last six years. […]
State Funding Bolsters Meadow Creek Park Safety Equipment
Monterey leadership will utilize $500,000 to enhance safety at Meadow Creek Park with new specialized emergency response equipment and recreational facilities. Mayor Alex Garcia said he requested the funds from Representative Cameron Sexton to support the ongoing development of the 300-acre park. The proposed improvements also include paving the entrance road and installing a playground […]
Monterey Repairing Potholes At Meadow Creek & Bee Rock
Pothole repair coming to Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park and Bee Rock Overlook. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the number of potholes at Bee Rock is not as bad as compared to Meadow Creek Park. He said the repairs will cost the town an estimated $5,000. “I was out there today myself, and it almost, you […]
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 […]
Bid for Monterey Kayak Launch Dock Approved
Monterey Board of Aldermen approved a bid to construct a Kayak Launch Dock Monday at Meadow Creek Park. The launching dock will be wheelchair accessible and consist of a walkway to the kayak ramp. Monterey Mayor Mark Farley said this is one of many steps in improving the park. “Well that’s just a little more […]
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 Building Kayak Dock At Meadow Creek Park With New State Grant
Monterey will use a $100,000 Tourism Enhancement grant to build a kayak launching dock at Meadow Creek Park. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the kayak dock was part of a master plan developed by the city for Meadow Creek Park. He said the grant to complete the docks comes at an ideal time. “We’re […]
Monterey Continues To Make Headway On Master Plan Projects
A new outdoor recreation rental facility at Meadow Creek Park the latest part of Monterey’s efforts to fulfill its master plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said some seven miles of mountain biking trails are completed, with 13 miles planned for the future. He said the most important part of the master plan is the connectivity […]
