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The White County Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering Committee A will meet to ... Read More »

Monterey’s Water and Sewer Committee will recommend and present a water rate increase to the Board of Mayor and Alderman at Monday night’s meeting. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said the five percent water rate increase compensates for the increased cost of living. The last price adjustment for water in Monterey happened in 2017. “Every year it gets about ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey’s Finance Committee recommended giving city employees a 3 percent raise on next year’s budget. Finance chairman Nathan Walker said Wednesday the city should show its workers appreciation despite economic setbacks from COVID-19. “I’m honestly torn,” Walker said. “I want to take care of people. I want them to know they are appreciated. It costs more to replace ... Read More »