This Week: Monterey, Cookeville And Clay Commission Meet
This Week in the Upper Cumberland: the Monterey Board of Aldermen will meet. Business begins at 7:00 p.m. Monday at city hall. The Cookeville City Council meets at 4:00 p.m. Monday for a work session. Council members will make preparations for the Thursday council meeting at 5:30. Both meetings will take place at the Cookeville […]
Monterey Board Of Aldermen Meeting Rescheduled To Monday
The Monterey Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday has been rescheduled due to Mayor JJ Reels entering quarantine. “My son tested positive for COVID yesterday, and we’re following CDC guidelines as far as quarantining goes when a family member tests positive,” Reels said. “Just to be on the safe side, it is best to reschedule.” Reels […]
Monterey Puts Half A Million Into Water Treatment Plant Project
The Monterey Board of Aldermen has dedicated a half a million dollars towards its new wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Nathan Green said the town putting its own money into the project increases the chances of receiving grant funding. “Monterey through rate increases that had happened from way back when has amassed a little nest egg […]
Former Monterey Mayor Sworn In As Ward 4 Alderman
Former Mayor Bill Wiggins will rejoin the Monterey Board of Aldermen after being sworn in Monday. Members of the board voted 5-2 in favor of Wiggins but not without discussion of an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. “I actually contacted the Comptroller,” Mayor J.J. Reels said during the meeting. “And they said the only thing they […]
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 […]
