Due to deficiencies in the Lake Monticello dam, the lake levee road has been closed, until further notice.

This includes vehicles, ATVs, foot traffic, bicycles, animals, and anything in the levee. (more…)

ML spoke with Mayor Paige Chase, Thursday afternoon, when she described the water levels at Lake Monticello. (more…)

Recently, several customers of the City Water System have contacted our news department, complaining of the color, taste and smell of tap water,  specifically the taste of chlorine. (more…)

This photo, taken this morning, shows a city worker “mowing the other side of the ditch” on Scott Street between Hyatt St. and HWY 425.

The extendable-arm bush-hog mower makes it possible to effectively perform this task, in a safe manner.

Former UAM chancellor Jack Lassiter was the only person at last nights called City Council meeting to express interest in completing the term of Jonathan Schell, who recently resigned as alderman to accept a new work position in Oklahoma.
The appointment is scheduled to be made at the July 23 City Council meeting.

It is estimated that each of the estimated 500 residents annexed into the city will reduce county property tax receipts by $13.26, each.

$13.26 x 500 = $6,630

The City of Monticello would like to extend an invitation to all residents of Ward 4 who are interested in completing Mr. Jonathan Schell’s term as Alderman to come to a special called Council meeting July 9, 2019.

The budget committee meeting will begin at 5:30. The special called Council meeting with a follow immediately after.

The Council will listen to your qualifications and any explanation you would like to give as to your interest.

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Water service between EZ Mart and Walgreens is offline.

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Over the weekend, computer hackers gained access to City of Monticello water office computers and record files. (more…)