Downtown Somerset Development Corporation deeds building to city with stipulation renovations will be completed SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 12, 2020) — Somerset City Council passed a resolution at Monday’s meeting to assume ownership of the Virginia … [Read more...] about City of Somerset assumes ownership of Virginia Theatre
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City of Somerset’s credit rating upgraded
Moody’s review indicates city's financial stability has improved Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Somerset’s bond credit rating by two levels, deeming the city a low credit risk to investors. The rating — now an A2 from Baa1 — … [Read more...] about City of Somerset’s credit rating upgraded
Investing in people: Mayor Alan Keck’s statement on fiscal year 2021 budget
By Mayor Alan Keck How you do anything is how you do everything. No matter the role, I have always strived to dream more, learn more and do more. All with others in mind. I am no different as mayor. I believe when we invest in the people who … [Read more...] about Investing in people: Mayor Alan Keck’s statement on fiscal year 2021 budget
City council meeting canceled in observance of Memorial Day
Next meeting will be 6 p.m. June 8 The Somerset City Council will not meet Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The council will meet again virtually at 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, using Zoom video technology. The meeting will be … [Read more...] about City council meeting canceled in observance of Memorial Day
Energy Center reopens to the public
Public health measures implemented inside building for visitors’ protection The City of Somerset Energy Center reopens to the public today, May 18, following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for sanitation, hygiene and social … [Read more...] about Energy Center reopens to the public
Mayor develops proposal to bring restaurants, childcare facilities into Phase 1 reopening
Somerset Mayor Alan Keck has developed an economic reopening proposal for Somerset, one that details bringing childcare facilities and restaurants into Phase 1 of Gov. Andy Beshear’s Healthy at Work plan. “While I am thrilled for our churches and … [Read more...] about Mayor develops proposal to bring restaurants, childcare facilities into Phase 1 reopening