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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) … [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

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

somersetkyleads.com/city-of-somerset-receives-downtown-of-the-year-award-at-annual-soar-gala/April 29, 2024 SPEDA nominates city leadership for its success in revitalizing downtown For its efforts to breathe new life into downtown Somerset and … [Read more...] about City of Somerset receives Downtown of the Year Award at annual SOAR Gala

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