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According to Mayor Jason Akers, this is in the area of Conley and Pauline Streets. Street and drainage crews have worked to open up clogged and overgrown sections of Godfrey Creek that were causing water to get over roadways during heavy rains.

In this section, crews removed countless railroad crossties and other debris and restored the ditch’s depth and width to a proper level to ensure that water flows properly. The ditch will be lined with repurposed concrete to slow or prevent future erosion of the ditch banks

According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, the Arkansas Department of Corrections will again be working in Monticello this week.

Inmates will be working in various areas throughout town.  They will trim back grass that has grown over the edges of city streets as well as clean overgrowth, debris and weeds from sidewalks and other areas.

The only cost of the service is providing meals to  the inmates and guards. The Mayor’s office provides those meals from the Senior Citizens Center.

The City of Monticello appreciates the staff of the Department of Corrections for their efforts in making Monticello better.

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Monticello Public Works crews continue to work to improve storm drainage runoff. One of this weeks projects is in the area of East Jackson and Watts Streets. City Crews located a clogged culvert that impeded storm water runoff and  caused water to often rise over Jackson Street and cover the road. The flooding of yards of nearby residents has occurred repeatedly over the years.

Crews widened and deepened the overgrown ditch to its original width and depth and will continue to work to improve the flow through to Watts Street, where the water can drain more efficiently.

“Monticello: Past & Present” by Mark and Rebecca Spencer, will be on sale at the Drew County Museum on Saturday, September 30, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. The book is $24, and the authors will be present to sign copies. (more…)

According to Monticello Mayor Jason Akers, a flood mitigation grant applied for in May of this year by the Mayor’s Office was awarded this week to the City of Monticello by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. (more…)

Regrettably, due to the severe thunderstorms and heavy rain that resulted in damage, power outages, and soggy trail conditions, we must announce the cancellation of the grand opening event originally scheduled for this weekend.

We are committed to working closely with all parties involved to identify a suitable alternative date. We kindly request your understanding as this decision has been incredibly difficult to make. Countless hours of hard work and dedication were invested in planning this event to ensure its success, and we are determined to present the trails in their optimal condition for your ultimate enjoyment!

We deeply appreciate your unwavering support and urge you to assist us in spreading the word. Thank you to everyone for your understanding and continued enthusiasm. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you on the rescheduled date!