Monticello

Monticello City Council talks golf course, personnel policy and airport

Monticello City Council received a report from the golf course superintendent, discussed new personnel policies, and heard public comment regarding the airport at their latest meeting. At their May 24 meeting members of the Monticello City Council heard an update on the condition of the Hideout...

Monticello High School Seniors 2022

Monticello High Class of 2022 Graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm

Residents only on Monticello Planning and Zoning Commission

Update: The print edition of the newspaper incorrectly identified the member of the planning commission who lives out of town. This story has been updated. A new Monticello residency requirement in order to be a part of the planning and zoning commission was passed unanimously by the Monticello...

Monticello city approves incentive for law enforcement, shuffles city roles

Update: The print edition of this story referenced minimum home sizes rather than lots sizes. The online version has been updated to reflect the change Monticello City approved a $2-an hour incentive to sheriff deputies, thanked US House representation for funds for cancer screening and made plans...

Secondary water rates set for Monticello and Blanding reflect very dry conditions

The City Councils in Monticello and Blanding have approved secondary water rates following a dry winter. At the April 12 meetings, the councils placed their towns in level three of four levels. Blanding and Monticello each run a four-tier system allowing the cities to charge different rates for...

Monticello City denies a rezoning request, proposes raise to law enforcement officers

The Monticello City Council denied a property rezone request, proposed a raise to county sheriff deputies who work in the city, and discussed a project to bring solar power to the city pool at their latest meeting. At their April 12 meeting members of the Monticello City Council unanimously denied...

Monticello talks traffic, water, garbage issues

By Katie Boyle Staff writer The Monticello City Council sent a letter asking for help at the school crosswalk on Main Street, continued discussions about raising garbage rates, and planned where to set secondary water rates at their latest meeting. At their March 22 meeting, the council discussed...

CoWorking facility opening at Monticello Library

A new facility for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and travelers is opening in Monticello this week. The new Monticello CoWorking Hub is located on the lower level of the County Library set to open on Friday, March 25th, with an open house the evening before. The center will include furnished...

Monticello will name Big 4 building after Winn Westcott

Updated: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified ENYO as the city's solar pannel partner on the swimming pool project. AES is the entity offering solar pannels to the city. At their latest meeting, the Monticello City Council once again explored the use of solar panels to power the...

Monticello City Manager adopts goals, approve city attorney contract

The Monticello City Council met on February 8 to renew a contract with the City Attorney, adopt a meeting schedule for 2022, and approve the 2022 goals for the city. The Council renewed a contract with Alex Goble as City Attorney through February 28, 2023. Goble will receive monthly payments of $1...