Monterey Aldermen Approve Riverkeeper Lawsuit Settlement
Monterey’s Board of Aldermen voted to approve a settlement of the Tennessee Riverkeeper lawsuit after a closed-door executive session with the town’s attorney. The environmental group sued the town for allegedly exceeding sewer discharge limits. The terms of the settlement were not publicly discussed. However, Attorney Evan Wright said the settlement terms are basically the […]
Monterey Sewer Overflow Lawsuit Nearing Settlement
A sewer lawsuit filed against the town of Monterey six months ago expected to be settled. The environmental group Tennessee Riverkeeper sued Monterey, alleging overflow issues in the sewer department. Monterey City Attorney Evan Wright said TDEC has provided a letter stating that Monterey is in compliance with environmental regulations. “I have been in communications […]
