Putnam Renews Emergency MOU With Standing Stone
The Putnam County School System has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey High School and Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation for the emergency use of Monterey High School facilities. Monterey High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Novak said if needed, Standing Stone could relocate its residents to Monterey High School in an emergency. Novak said […]
Monterey Awarded $240K Grant For Downtown Improvements
The State announced Thursday Monterey has been awarded an estimated $240,000 grant to improve the downtown area. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said half of the grant will be distributed to downtown business owners to make facade improvements, while the other half will be used to replace 19 street lights from Poplar Street to Chestnut Avenue. […]
Monterey Appoints Corley As New Court Clerk And PIO
Monterey has appointed David Corley as the town’s circuit court clerk and the Police Department’s Public Information Officer. Corley said he has worked in law enforcement for many years, including four years with the Monterey Police Department. Corley said he pursued the position as he always liked a challenge. “Being able to be the, kind […]
Monterey Increases Aid Participation, Named FAFSA Champion
Monterey High School has been named a FAFSA Champion for its percentage of students who filled the federal student aid paperwork. Monterey increased the percentage of students who filled out the FAFSA by five percent, raising the school’s total to 79.2 percent. Monterey High School School Counselor Marcy Milligan said the school has focused on […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Codes Director Position
Monterey Aldermen approved adding a codes director position Monday night, ending several years without one. Mayor Alex Garcia said the proposed salary would be a $15,000 annual salary plus 50 percent of the permit fees the position collects. Alderman Jamie Phillips said the proposed salary would help squeeze the position into the town’s budget. “I […]
Monterey Closer Than Ever To Much Needed Codes Director
Monterey closer to hiring a codes director and building inspector. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the position recently discussed in a work session, as an individual reached out wanting to take the job. Garcia said though the county had provided a codes director to help Monterey, the town needs to have its own. “You know […]
Monterey Reviewing Non-Certified Officer Police Pay
After swearing in two new non-certified police officers, Monterey will review the pay rates for non-certified police officers. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the town approved paying the officers at the top non-certified rate. However, Garcia said in 2022, the town had removed the non-certified pay scale, meaning that they would be paid at the […]
Speed Bumps Coming To Reduce Crain Street Speeding
Monterey will install two sets of speed bumps on Crain Street in an effort to reduce speeding and improve safety. The move comes after the town’s Street Committee elected to look into installing a flashing sign on Crain Street. Street Committee Chairman Larry Bennett said the estimated cost to install a flashing sign would have […]
Monterey Depot Museum Dining Car Restoration Complete
The Monterey Depot Historical Society has completed a major restoration project to turn a 1940s dining car into an event space at the Monterey Depot Museum. Monterey Depot Historical Society Member Rafferty Cleary said the car received a top-to-bottom restoration that includes brand new amenities, a furnished interior, and sewer and water connections. Cleary said […]
Monterey Awarded Grant To Rehab Low-Income Homes
Some $540,000 will be used by Monterey officials to rehab low-income homes, something Mayor Alex Garcia calls a major need. The grant is part of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s rehabilitation program. Garcia said the opportunity can change someone’s life in Monterey. “The median income here is not very high, so you have a lot […]
