Applicants must possess the ability to work independently. be trainable, have good listening skills,
knowledge of public works and have a minimum of a high school diploma. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check and drug screen. Applicants should have an interest in obtaining either a Water and/or Wastewater Licensing to the level that is required for the City. CDL preferred. (more…)

Applicants must possess the ability to work independently. be trainable, have good listening skills,
knowledge of public works and have a minimum of a high school diploma. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, motor vehicle check and drug screen. Applicants should have an interest in obtaining either a Water and/or Wastewater Licensing to the level that is required for the City. CDL preferred. (more…)

After the fire, Sunday afternoon, caused by an SUV driving around the lakebed’s tall grass, on the burned vehicle has been removed, and lake access has now been closed, until further notice.

The various commissions of the city of Monticello Hill The joint meeting, Monday afternoon. Videos of the presentations are posted below. The commissions included A&P, planning, MEDC, and parks. Mayor Paige Chase also talked about the importance of extending the city one cent sales tax.

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase has announced that she is not seeking reelection to that position.

She told MLive, “It is with gratefulness that I tell you I will not run for another term as Mayor. I would not leave this office without making sure it was in good hands.

I have greatly enjoyed my time in this office and I am proud of the things we have accomplished. (more…)

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Monticello Public Ordinance 768 states that private dumpsters cannot be used unless the person dumping trash into the private dumpster has permission to do so from the owner of the dumpster. A fine for doing so may be issued.

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD responded to a hit and run vehicle accident Tuesday that led to the arrest of (more…)

Tanglewood area city water is off, due to a water main leak.

Crews are working on it, now, but don’t know how long the repair will take.

Although clearly marked, many drivers, especially out-of-town big-rigs, travel east from the wrong lane, on Gaines Street at the Square.

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MLive Has confirmed that at least one positive case of Covid has affected city hall employees.

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Although MLive usually doesn’t cover condemnations, this property and the included issues have been on the City Council agenda at least six times in the past year, including Thursday nights special called meeting to discuss resending yet, which failed.

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The City of Monticello water system currently has a leak in the Mason Hill area.

Residents are reporting low pressure.

City workers are on the scene, working to restore full service.

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CITY OF
MONTICELLO
WILL BE
CLOSED
MONDAY,
JULY 4th.

MONDAY’S TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP WEDNESDAY, JULY 6TH

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