Tag Archives: Monterey

Putnam County should save some $1.8 million in interest costs by refinancing the bonds on Monterey and Upperman schools. County Commissioners gave Mayor Randy Porter the authorization to move forward with the plan Monday night. “It depends on the market the day that we do the refinancing but $120,000 to $140,000 a year in just interest costs,” Porter said. The ... Read More »

The Monterey Farmer’s Market will celebrate this year’s grand opening this Saturday. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the market first opened in April, but in a different way due to the coronavirus. This is the first time since then where the people of Monterey can come together and enjoy the market. “It’s just an opportunity as things are reopening ... Read More »

The town of Monterey will introduce safety renovations to city hall and the police department by installing bullet resistant windows. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the City Hall’s Water Clerk and City Recorder will receive bullet resistant glass upgrades for their windows. The project will cost $5,800 and will be installed by the end of the month. “Currently, they are ... Read More »

Bids for Bee Rock’s site improvement and installation of prefabricated restroom facilities are complete. Enviro Loo USA won the bid for the prefabricated bathrooms at $23,502.45. Thatcher Sales and Erectors won the bid for installation and site work for $20,600.00. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the city is excited both bids came in under budget. “That will leave us ... Read More »

After witnessing several days of sometimes violent protests that included property damage nationwide, Monterey Vice Mayor Starlett Wessels proposed an ordinance Monday night to organize protests. “I know Monterey is a small place but it’s our job as a board to protect our town, our citizens, and the businesses,” Wessels said. Wessels said the ordinance is designed to protect the ... Read More »

The three Putnam County schools will hold proms July 23, 24, and 25. “Prom is a special night and a significant part of senior class activities,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We will continue working with local health officials and monitor the Coronavirus situation in our community throughout the month of June and early July.” The Upperman High School ... Read More »

The city of Monterey completed the next step in connecting its city assets with walking trials and sidewalk. Stubbs Construction of Crossville won the bid to construct sidewalks to provide safe walkways for students of Burks Elementary and Monterey High School. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said construction for the estimated $163,000 project will begin by the first week of ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey passed its new fiscal year budget on second reading Tuesday night. The $4.7 million budget features a status-quo approach because of COVID-19. The third and final reading of the budget comes in June. The board also approved a five percent increase in water and sewer rates. On minimum water usage, the average bill would increase 25 ... Read More »

Putnam County’s sales tax revenue dropped to 6.1 percent in March, matching the 6 percent state average. Mayor Randy Porter said he is pleased with the outcome since he was expecting a 10 percent decrease. “When you start to look at the county overall, the only decrease we had was inside the city limits of Cookeville where most of your ... Read More »

After hearing feedback from parents and again asking for help from Tennessee Tech, the Putnam County Schools will hold all three high school graduations at Tucker Stadium. The dates will be moved back a week to June 12 and 13 with Upperman graduating Friday at 6pm, Cookeville Saturday at 10am, and Monterey Saturday at 4pm. Rain dates are set for ... Read More »