The Monterey Community Center will be "a place to go" for all ages, for a wide variety of activities.

It will be a warm and welcoming gathering place used by citizens for formal and informal meetings, and for events scheduled by the Cultural Council, the Parks Commission, the Historical Society, the Library, the Council on Aging, the School Board, and so on.

The more than 150 year old Wilson/McLaughlin House and its surrounding 28.6 acres were offered to the Town of Monterey by longtime resident Edith L. Wilson. In 1996 the Town voted to accept Edith's gift and pledged to restore the historic farmhouse structure for community use. In doing so, we will fulfill the conditions of the bequest and thus be entitled to keep the entire parcel for park and recreational purposes.

The centralized location with easily accessible and ample parking will make the spot ideal for the Center. And the additional acreage, part open and part wooded, will serve the Town's growing needs for recreational developments and additional municipal facilities.