March 2024

Monett School Board members reviewed reports on homelessness and counseling during their February meeting, and adopted a new recommended policy on marijuana use by employees. Homelessness has become a much bigger issue in the Monett schools than in the past.

came before the Monett City Council at its March monthly meeting as owner Lisa Craft sought resolution to a conflict with the city that has continued for more than a year. Craft, who became owner of the newspaper in January 2023, recounted how the newspaper moved into the former Cox Monett Hospital.

The Monett City Council approved its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, beginning on April 1, during its March 20 meeting, as council members noted several impending changes. City Administrator Chris Weiner said following the unveiling of the budget in February, the minor change that developed will stop the plan to expand the tree trimming crew by adding someone out of the street department.