Please view our e-blast HERE. City Council Has A Budget Balancing ActTom ReevesThis Wednesday, August 27th, at 4 pm, the City Council will be discussing a number of ways to close a significant gap in the City’s budget. The City’s $110,000,000 general fund budget is running a $10,000,000 deficit. This is truly a “structural” deficit and it’s been on… Read more

Please view our e-blast HERE. What’s at Stake at the August 19 City Council MeetingTom Reeves On Tuesday, August 19th, the City Council will be considering two very important items that can have lasting impacts.  During the afternoon session which begins at 4pm, Consent agenda item 3 will be the second reading for two ordinances that… Read more

PG&E Work On Lighthouse Avenue The following is a message from the city of Monterey and PG&E regarding night work that is to be done along Lighthouse Avenue this week: “Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be in [sic] working on Lighthouse starting Wednesday, July 23 and ending on Friday, August 1, working from 8:00 p.m.… Read more

Please view our July 2025 newsletter HERE.  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE We just had our third annual neighborhood get together in Oak Newton Park. And as was the case last year, Board Members Alecia Hull and Arleen Hardenstein generously sponsored this catered event. Thank you so much! The food, the conversations and the connections made were all excellent.… Read more

Please view our April 2025 newsletter HERE.  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Many people probably wonder what motivates people to serve on their neighborhood association or to serve in public office. It’s certainly been a hot topic nationally with attention on perceived fraud, waste and abuse in the federal government. For me, the answer is that everyone should feel… Read more

Please view our November 2024 newsletter HERE.  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Autumn’s here, Halloween is in the rearview mirror and Christmas decorations are already popping up throughout the neighborhood. This is the time of year to share treats with the trick-or-treaters, then share good food and conversations with family and friends during Thanksgiving and giving of gifts to… Read more