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General Electric transfers 15 acres of its glass plant property at University Drive and Ky. 2227 to the city for recreational use SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 14, 2025) — After years of persistent inquiry and negotiation, General Electric (GE) … [Read more...] about Field of Dreams: City of Somerset acquires old GE ballfields

Analysis finds Somerset has the lowest occupational tax in the state of cities of its size; second reading will be May 29 Somerset City Council heard the first reading Monday of an ordinance that would make Somerset more competitive with … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council hears first reading of occupational tax increase 

Somerset City Council has adopted new requirements for citizens who wish to speak at the council's regular bi-monthly meetings. Effective Monday, March 24, 2025, pursuant to Municipal Order 25-02 passed unanimously at the last meeting, the … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council adopts new guidelines for citizen comments

Somerset 2050 serves as a 25-year roadmap for public and private development projects In its first official act of the new year, the Somerset City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday to adopt a new comprehensive plan. Called … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council adopts new comprehensive plan

Construction expected to begin on both of the city’s sidewalk grant projects in 2025 The City of Somerset has been awarded a $1.04 million federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to … [Read more...] about City of Somerset receives $1 million grant for sidewalks on U.S. 27

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