The following link is from Consumer Reports on saving water (during the past summer's drought in many states).  However, the same information can be applied to saving water in your home.  Click here to review this free/ad-free article.

• North White Building Trades for the renovation that turned an upstairs storage area into living quarters with living room, kitchen, bath, laundry area, and two bedrooms
• Lon & Judy Roudebush of Professional Interiors provided and installed non-slip material on the staircase. This was provided at a reduced cost and they rearranged their installation schedule to make sure the work was done before the station opened.
• Brad & Shari Moore of Ace Hardware provided all the paint and supplies at a substantial discount
• Mark Reynolds of the Monon Connection Museum at the Whistle Stop Restaurant provided Monon Railroad memorabilia to decorate both the living quarters and the meeting room. The upstairs was painted to match the color scheme of the 1950s era Monon Railroad passenger train.
• Jasper County Recovery House for providing paint crews.
• Roger Young, Monon Town Marshal and Monon Township Board for hours of work on cleaning and preparation to turn the space into living quarters.
• Lt. John Huff, Monticello Fire Department for installing new sink and faucet in the kitchen
• Firefighter Paramedics Ryan Hahn and Jake Norwell for cleaning, furnishing and preparation work. 

The City of Monticello awarded the family of Nick Brietic with a certificate of appreciation.  The mission of the Nicholas A Brletic Foundation is to honor and continue Nick's legacy. A beloved, son, brother, and friend, Nick lived life to the fullest and brought joy to the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

On December 6, 2022 Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority have chosen the Monticello Next Generation Youth Advocates for the My Community, My Vision (MCMV) program, which connects high school students across Indiana to each other and their neighborhoods, towns, and cities.   Review more information about this initiative here:

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Monticello Fire Department B-Shift led by Captain Shane Swaim & Lt. Chad Walther volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity site Thursday. The team included Tyler Miller, Yaritza Shanchez, Captain Shane Swaim, Lt. Chad Walther, Aaron Miller, Ryan Hahn, and Trey Cobb. 

Don't forget to winterize your rain barrel before freezing temperatures arrive.

• Disconnect the diverter from your downspouts.
• Drain the water out of your barrel.
• After it drains just leave the spigot open.
• Plug the diverter connected to your downspouts.

If you need more information please feel free to contact the City of Monticello Wastewater Utility by email.Thank you for your participation using rain barrels for your gardening needs.  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

The City of Monticello recently won the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence for the 2022 IDEM Recycling/Reuse for Project Rain Barrel.  

Please review the Governor's Press Release:

Help Wanted!  The Monticello Street Department is looking for full-time seasonal help for Leaf Pickup.  This job will last for 6-8 weeks.  Please pick up applications at the Mayor's Office at 120 West Washington Street, Monticello IN. 

On October 4, 2022 at 12:00pm (noon), Monticello Mayor Cathy Gross will read a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Meet representatives from YWCA Greater Lafayette Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program.  Learn about their services and find out how you can help victims of domestic violence.

The proclamation will be read at the United Way Building.  The United Way Building is now located at 402 Tioga Road, Monticello, IN 47960.

Trash Pickup will be collected on the regularly schedule day this week (September 5-9).  There will not be a delay because of Labor Day. 

Monticello Arts Beat is seeking original designs to create our 2022 White County collectible ornament! Designs must be aimed toward: "What does White County mean to you?" Submissions are to be a simple black and white design and must be submitted by 5pm EST on Friday, August 26th! Submissions can be uploaded through the link below! https://forms.gle/LBL8fDpHZMsiRoCSA

If you have questions, please eMail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Join Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette to learn how you can be a part of Building a Home in Monticello!

When:  Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Time:  4PM-5PM
Where:  City Hall, West Bays at 120 W. Washington St., Monticello, IN 47960

Snacks and Dessert Provided!

The City of Monticello is honoring our City Pool employees.  2022 has been a record year for swim lessons and pool attendance.  Monticello Mayor Cathy Gross presented Certificates of Appreciation to the City Pool employees for their service to the City.  Scott Kubly, Pool Manager, received recognition for 43 years of service to the City Pool and Parks Department. 

White County Indiana - Effective July 14, 2022.  The White County Commissioners have declared a burn ban effective from July 14, 2022 12:01 am until July 21, 2022 12:01 am. This will be reevaluated on July 20^th to determine if it needs extended. 

Please review the order here.

In summary, the following activities are banned:

1. Campfires
2. Bonfires
3. Unpermitted controlled burns
4. Burning of yard and household trash
5. Burning of construction debris
6. Burning of organic debris
7. Discarding extinguished smoking materials of any kind on the ground or not within an enclosed fireproof receptacle.
8. Non-commercial burning of material which is not contained in a barbecue grill, with a lid which is only opened periodically and constantly attended.
9. The burning of any other open-air fires
10. Fireworks of any kind, except fireworks displays by an entity having a permit issued by the Office of Indiana State Fire Marshall or displays sponsored by a White County municipality and supervised by a local fire department.

Note:  Applications Due on August 19th by 4pm

The Monticello Fire Department is growing and expanding services to the Monon Community.  Six positions will be available.

• Probationary Pay - $48,195.00
• 1 Year Pension Base Pay - $53,658.00
• Lateral Transfer Bonus - $3,500.00

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have not reached 36th birthday
• Hold a current Indiana Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Be willing to attain paramedic certification at employer's expense

If you have questions, please call 574-583-3151 or eMail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications are due August 19th by 4pm.  See this webpage for application and other information.

ATTENTION CITIZENS WHO RECEIVED A RAIN BARREL ... The City of Monticello is looking to post on Social Media photos of rain barrels in use this fall and next spring. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Review the latest news about the Rain Barrel program.

Free Rain Barrels for City Water & Wastewater Utility Customers!

In cooperation with Ball Corporation, the City Wastewater Utility Department wants to help relieve some of the utility costs associated with watering your lawn and gardens by providing customers with a Free Rain Barrel! 

If you would like a free rain barrel, please call 574-583-7847 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Provide your:

• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Email address
• Home address
• Customer ID number (found on your water bill)

We can only provide the free rain barrel at this time. You can purchase drain spout diverter kits for your rain barrel (see diagram) locally. Information about rain barrels and instructions for installing diverter kit & hose spigots can be found on YouTube.

Instructions for Painting your Rain Barrel

Use outdoor acrylics to paint your rain barrel. You will need to prime and top coat your plastic barrel.

• Clean the exterior surface with a 1:1 mixture of vinegar and water.
• Use a fine grade sandpaper to "rough up" the surface of the barrel. (This helps the paint adhere to the plastic barrel.)
• Vacuum the barrel's surface, then rinse barrel with clean water (static may try to hold the fine dust) and dry with a lint free cloth (or leave it in the sun to bake)
• Apply at least one coat of outdoor primer. Primer must be allowed to dry per manufacturer's instructions.
• Paint barrel and allow the paint to dry completely.
• Apply two coats of polyurethane. Allow the polyurethane to dry between coats.

Please Note: The rain barrels previously contained a non-toxic, biodegradable soap and have been triple rinsed to be prepared for non-potable use as rain barrels.

Rain Barrel System

In the photo above, Monticello Resident Mike Godlove, uses multiple barrels in a series.  Using gravity draining, the lower hose moves the water to a pump that he uses to force water through his garden hose.