Tag Archives: Monterey Mayor Mark Farley

After a work session and meetings with department heads, Monterey Aldermen approved a first draft of a new fiscal-year budget Monday night that Aldermen admit will not work. Board Member Alex Garcia said the draft was approved so that the town could have a second reading in May, a third in June, and be approved by July 1. The board ... Read More »

Putnam County, Baxter, Monterey will pursue the development of a countywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a UCDD grant. Monterey Aldermen agreed Monday night to the proposed plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the master plan would examine land and facilities in Monterey parks and create long-term goals for how to use them. “There are certain grants that the ... Read More »

Monterey Alderman approved the formation of a new committee to evaluate the five plans submitted to engineer a rail trail extension project. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the five-year project will extend the town’s rail trail, add sidewalks, and address drainage at Monterey’s Whitaker Park. Cleary said the project will be funded by a grant from the T-DOT Transportation Alternatives ... Read More »