Aldermen Table Decision To Support Annexation Changes
Monterey Aldermen tabled a decision to ask the Legislature to consider changes to the annexation process. The proposal would allow annexation if two-thirds of the property owners in the proposed area provided written consent without holding a referendum. Mayor Alex Garcia said the change would reduce the time it takes when an area is mostly […]
Putnam Awarded $349K CDBG Grant For New Ambulance
Putnam County awarded an estimated $349,000 Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new ambulance and heart monitor for the Monterey Substation. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county has used recent CBDG grant money to improve fire stations across the county. He said he wanted to focus on the EMS service this year. […]
Flashing Signs Potential Resolution To Crain Street Concerns
The Monterey Street Committee is considering installing flashing signs on Crain Street as a potential resolution to slow down speeders and improve safety. The committee had a lengthy discussion Thursday night about the narrow road and the section of the street where a hill creates a blind spot. During the discussion, Crain Street Resident Brian […]
Multiple Suitors Have Visited Perdue Plant, No Deal Yet
Multiple food processing manufacturers have visited Monterey’s former Perdue Plant, interested in purchasing the facility. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said of all the visits so far, none of them have converted into a legit opportunity. Poe said the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is still unsure why the manufacturers have not further […]
