Monterey Health Clinic Serving Many, Despite Limited Staff
The Putnam County Health Department has recorded over 1,900 patient encounters at its new Monterey facility since July, successfully bridging a major healthcare transportation gap for eastern county residents. Director Lisa Bumbalough said the eastern expansion was driven by historical data showing hundreds of residents previously had to commute down the mountain for basic medical […]
Monterey Leaders To Discuss Safety At Bee Rock Overlook
Monterey Leaders plan to hold discussions about safety measures at Bee Rock Overlook after a boy recently fell to his death at the site. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the town is looking at what it could possibly do to improve safety measures at Bee Rock. The overlook currently does not have any railing or […]
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. […]
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 […]
Comptroller Upset With Monterey Budget, Action Needed
Monterey officials have received a letter from the Comptroller’s office regarding an estimated $1 million shortfall in the town’s water and sewer budget. Monterey Water and Sewer Committee Chairman Bill Wiggins said the town is not surprised by the letter, as the shortfall happened after Perdue left town. Wiggins said the letter states that the […]
Monterey Forming Rail Trail Maintenance Plan To Fix Issues
As additions are in the works, Monterey is forming a maintenance plan to help upkeep the town’s rail trail. Monterey Alderman Jim Wolfgram is spearheading the effort. Wolfgram said a maintenance plan is needed, as he feels the rail trail has been abandoned in recent years. Wolfgram said Monterey needs some form of authority committee […]
Monterey Set To Replace Water Treatment Plant Roof
Monterey requesting bids to replace the flat roof of the Water Treatment Plant. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the roof is nearly 30 years old. The roof has been patched four times in the past ten years. Jarrett said water stains are becoming more prevalent inside. “You’ve got to protect assets,” Jarrett said. […]
Expanded Monterey Park Offerings Lead To New Rules
Monterey set to enact new rules and regulations for the town’s parks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town’s expansion of park offerings prompted the creation of a new ordinance that deletes the one that’s been on the book for decades. The new rules include fines. “It covers us pretty much everywhere you can look […]
