Project also includes an $800K savings to city taxpayers through refinancing while building water, wastewater infrastructure SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 26, 2021) — Somerset City Council members unanimously approved a $13 million municipal bond … [Read more...] about Virginia Theatre to be renovated, restored as part of $13 million bond initiative
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Council votes to purchase Richards Court property to make stormwater improvements
Lot will provide space for a retention pond; $155,000 EPA grant will aid in studying entire watershed holistically SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 12, 2021) — In response to historic rains that caused significant damage to homes downtown, Somerset … [Read more...] about Council votes to purchase Richards Court property to make stormwater improvements
Council approves resolution to negotiate lease with University of Somerset
Long-term lease will make the city whole from expenses associated with purchase, interest and demolition of Cundiff Square property SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (April 12, 2021) — The Somerset City Council voted 10-1 Monday to approve a resolution allowing … [Read more...] about Council approves resolution to negotiate lease with University of Somerset
Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
In addition to annual march downtown, events include virtual panel discussion, storytelling and clothing drive While the COVID-19 pandemic forced some changes to annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, it has opened the door to new virtual … [Read more...] about Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
Somerset Police Department encourages community to Reach Out and Speak Up to prevent suicide
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly put a significant strain on mental health. Public health actions like social distancing, in addition to fear and anxiety about the virus, can lead to feelings of isolation and increased stress and in turn, cause … [Read more...] about Somerset Police Department encourages community to Reach Out and Speak Up to prevent suicide
Somerset Police share true meaning of Christmas with The Grinch by giving to local children
Somerset Police arrested The Grinch — a repeat criminal littering offender — this week and took matters into their own hands to rehabilitate his despicable soul by spreading Christmas cheer to local children. Already facing a warrant for his … [Read more...] about Somerset Police share true meaning of Christmas with The Grinch by giving to local children
