Monterey Jesus Walk Reflects Trials, Power Of Cross
Monterey First Baptist Church will host a Jesus Walk on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion and celebrate the resurrection season by carrying a cross through town. Monterey First Baptist Church Pastor Bill Barenkamp said the event begins at the church parking lot and concludes at Whitaker Park. The route covers approximately the same distance […]
Monterey Considering Dog Park, Aldermen To Vote Soon
Monterey will consider installing a potential dog park across from Whitaker Park. An initial design shows a small dog area and a separate large dog area that would include some agility obstacles. Mayor Alex Garcia said many residents have expressed a desire for a dog park. “You know, if you go to these other cities, […]
Monterey Awards Bid For Drainage Cleanup, Needs Easements
Monterey will begin work soon to address drainage issues within Stamps Hollow Creek. The project will entail cleanout and reshaping of the creek and drainage channel between Industrial Drive and East Railroad Avenue. The project will also feature a bio-rentention stormwater basin area adjacent to Whitaker Park. Consulting Engineer Jerry Warren said the project has […]
Tech Engineering Students To Renovate Whitaker Park
Monterey Aldermen gave four Tennessee Tech students the green light to turn their Proposed Educational Energy Park school project into reality Monday night. The proposed Whitaker Park renovation would add dozens of features that produce renewable energy. Student Michael Miner said the project would likely take years to complete, but would not cost the town […]
Monterey To Negotiate Contract With Possible Engineering Consultant
Monterey Aldermen approved city officials Monday night to begin negotiating a contract with a potential consultant for infrastructure projects. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the projects are part of a T-DOT Tap grant. Cleary said the negotiation process is a requirement of the grant that must be followed per T-DOT’s rules, stopping the city from […]
Monterey Alderman To Consider Tax Relief For Shopping Center
A shopping center owner asked the Monterey Aldermen for a break on his property tax bill because the property is frequently used for town events. Brad Vaughn told the Aldermen Monday night that the shopping center parking lot containing a Dollar General and Monterey Drugs is used for almost all town park activities. The property […]
Monterey Welcomes New Playground Equipment For Whitaker Park
Monterey’s new playground equipment for Whitaker Park shipped last week and will be installed in the coming days. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the firm Recreational Concepts will construct the new facility and do the groundwork. Cleary said the opportunity to supply children with better park equipment is part of Monterey’s effort to improve […]
Monterey’s Whitaker Park Bathrooms Closed Indefinitely Due To Vandalism
More park vandalism in our area as Monterey’s Whitaker Park bathrooms will be closed indefinitely after someone created a large water leak. The restrooms are usually closed during the winter as a means of winterizing them under an agreement between the town of Monterey and Putnam County. That came earlier than normal, according to Monterey […]
Origins Of Monterey To Be Honored Saturday With Standing Stone Day
Monterey remembers the famous Standing Stone Saturday, blown up to build the railroad in 1892. Standing Stone Day celebrates the origins of Monterey with an all-day festival. Monterey decided earlier this year to run the event, according to Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary. “Past couple of years, it’s been in decline,” Cleary said. “I don’t think […]
Monterey Hoping To Start Construction On Whitaker Park Upgrades This Summer
Monterey hoping to start construction on its Whitaker Park upgrades this summer. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the town is using some remaining ARP funds to hopefully get some new playground equipment. He said currently, the park has a lot of equipment that has been at the park since the 80s. “They’re unsafe, some of […]
