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If passed, ordinance would prohibit standing in medians, approaching vehicles In response to growing concerns about pedestrians standing in medians and approaching traveling vehicles on local roadways, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck brought an ordinance … [Read more...] about Somerset mayor proposes ordinance to address safety concerns created by panhandling

Comprehensive planning committee seeks feedback from residents The City of Somerset is planning for the future and looking to residents for feedback as it creates a roadmap to the year 2050. Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and the Somerset City … [Read more...] about Somerset 2050: City of Somerset begins building roadmap to the future

Kentucky Association of Government Communicators selects projects highlighting The Virginia renovation as best in special event, video categories The City of Somerset’s communications team recently received two awards of excellence in the Kentucky … [Read more...] about City of Somerset communications team wins two state awards of excellence

Stephen Sims receives Executive Board Award for special accomplishments in the water attractions industry SomerSplash Waterpark’s general manager has received the World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) Executive Board Award for special … [Read more...] about SomerSplash Waterpark manager recognized by World Waterpark Association

William Hunt led Somerset Police Department for seven years, continuously advocating for his staff and serving his community Following a 30-year career in law enforcement encompassing an extensive list of community service and professional … [Read more...] about Somerset police chief announces retirement

Auditors praise city accounting, clerk’s teams for procedural excellence Lexington-based RFH CPAs delivered another clean audit report at Monday’s Somerset City Council meeting, the eighth in a row for this city managing a budget of nearly $99 … [Read more...] about Eight years running: Another clean audit report for the City of Somerset