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Monterey Amphitheater Loses Portion Of Roof To High Winds

The Monterey Amphitheater had a part of its roof blown off by Friday’s high winds. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the damage is not major, but a section of the roof including several sheets of metal were blown behind the building. Cleary said the damage is unlikely to effect the usability of the venue. “And it’s kind of, I guess, ... Read More »

Monterey Gets One Bid For Soccer Field, Aldermen To Consider

Monterey opened bids for a soccer field and paved parking lot at Black Bottom Sports Fields Thursday, receiving one bid. The bid came in at $248,250 with an additional $35,500 if the city opts to pave the parking lot. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city would have liked to get more bids, but the bid they did receive looks ... Read More »

Monterey Receives Over $1 Million Grant To Address Drainage Problems

Monterey will put a new $1 million grant toward controlling flooding in the Whitaker Park area. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said most, if not all, the grant money will be used in Phase Three of the plan to address the area between Railroad Avenue and Industrial Drive. Cleary said before the project started, flooding was a huge issue in the ... Read More »

Monterey Building Kayak Dock At Meadow Creek Park With New State Grant

Monterey will use a $100,000 Tourism Enhancement grant to build a kayak launching dock at Meadow Creek Park. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the kayak dock was part of a master plan developed by the city for Meadow Creek Park. He said the grant to complete the docks comes at an ideal time. “We’re looking forward to it,” Cleary ... Read More »

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 the quality of life around ... Read More »

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 that’s a secret to anyone, ... Read More »

Bids For Monterey Soccer Field Open

Prospective bids for a soccer and baseball field to be built in Monterey are currently open. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said that the project is currently waiting to hear answers from potential bidders. “Based on the plans that we’ve been working out with the engineer for the past several months, those plans are now final,” Cleary said. “As far ... Read More »

Town Of Monterey Takes Helm Of Standing Stone Day Festivities

The Town of Monterey will take over the responsibilities of running Standing Stone Day on October 14th this year. The Board of Aldermen voted in a special called session Monday night. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said to his understanding, the Standing Stone Day Committee was planning on only doing educational outreach for this year’s holiday and not the secondary activities, ... Read More »

Monterey Continues To Make Headway On Master Plan Projects

A new outdoor recreation rental facility at Meadow Creek Park the latest part of Monterey’s efforts to fulfill its master plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said some seven miles of mountain biking trails are completed, with 13 miles planned for the future. He said the most important part of the master plan is the connectivity of the park, including the ... Read More »

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 them don’t even work anymore ... Read More »