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 Passes Budget With Questions Still To Answer
After a work session and meetings with department heads, Monterey Aldermen approved a first draft of a new fiscal-year budget Monday night that Aldermen admit will not work. Board Member Alex Garcia said the draft was approved so that the town could have a second reading in May, a third in June, and be approved […]
Monterey Starts Countywide Parks And Rec Master Plan
Putnam County, Baxter, Monterey will pursue the development of a countywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a UCDD grant. Monterey Aldermen agreed Monday night to the proposed plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the master plan would examine land and facilities in Monterey parks and create long-term goals for how to use them. “There […]
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 […]
