Putnam Approves Budget With 3 Changes
Putnam County Commissioners approved the new fiscal year budget Monday night, adding some $380,000 in expenditures. The increase the result of more funding for the local senior centers, new camera surveillance equipment for the sheriff’s department, and commission change to the cost-of-living raise for county employees. The commission voted to increase raises to $1,500. County […]
More Money, Better Funding Plan Coming For Centers
Putnam County Commissioners will vote later this month on increased funding for local senior center, then the county will get to work on a more systemized approach to budgeting. Centers in Baxter, Monterey, and Algood have been receiving $15,000 annually, with $40,000 allocated to Cookeville last year. Commissioners grew uncomfortable during the budget process when […]
Monterey Senior Center Increasing Outreach Efforts Through New Logo
The Monterey Senior Center has created a new logo that embodies the theme of the town. Director Brigitte Delk said building a community while improving outreach was the idea behind the new brand. “We had the saying Monterey Senior Center, but that was it,” Delk said. “There was no logo. There was no Facebook page. […]
Monterey Senior Center Begins Limited Activities Wednesday
The Monterey Senior Center will be reopening for limited activities starting Wednesday. Director Saundra Gilmore said the center has met the required COVID guidelines to have a soft opening. Among the additions is a new air purifier designed to kill viruses. “We’ve recently had a new residential air cleaner, which is an air purification system […]
