After public comments and deliberation, the Silver Grove City Council did not vote on a new e-bike ordinance last week. At the Sept. 3 Silver Grove City Council meeting, the council decided to schedule a special meeting to focus on and revise the new e-bike ordinance, as the second reading raised new questions and opinions […]
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Elsmere’s Rosella Porterfield Park playground renovation to begin next week
Rosella Porterfield Park will receive an upgrade to its playground equipment and overall appearance starting next week. On Tuesday, Elsmere City Council invited the public to view renovation updates on Rosella Porterfield Park, including images of new equipment and a proposed layout presented by Public Works Director Chris Zerhusen. “We’re bringing the playground out closer […]
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New e-bike ordinance raises concern for lack of helmets in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas city council introduced the first reading of a new bike ordinance aimed at regulating the use of e-bikes, electric scooters and other forms of motorized single transportation. On Monday, Fort Thomas city council and the local community discussed the first reading of the new bike ordinance, mainly its lack of helmet requirements and […]
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Taylor Mill welcomes new chief administrative officer
The Taylor Mill Commission has officially appointed Devon Golden as the city’s new administrative officer. At Wednesday’s meeting, Taylor Mill commissioners presented Devon Golden as the official chief administrative officer for the city through Municipal Order 180. “I’m very excited about being a part of the Taylor Mill team,” Golden said. “A close-knit community that […]
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Taylor Mill Police Department to reallocate budgeted Flock camera funds
The Taylor Mill Police Department will use the budget set aside for new flock cameras to replace old rifles. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Taylor Mill Commission agreed to allow the police department to use money originally allocated for automatic license plate readers to replace the department’s 18-year-old rifles with 12 new ones. “I understand […]
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Elsmere leaders look for answers after recent Garvey Avenue bridge changes
City leaders discussed this week a recent weight rating reduction on the Norfolk Southern Bridge on Garvey Avenue in Elsmere. The reduction in weight rating from 27 tons to 13 tons came after a recent structural analysis by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, though more information about what specifically led to the reduction was not made […]
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Silver Grove accepts $59k bid for road repaving project
Silver Grove accepted a $59,000 bid from Riegler Blacktop to repave West Fourth Street at this week’s city council meeting. On Thursday, Aug. 8, Silver Grove City Council approved the bid from Riegler Blacktop to redo the asphalt foundation and surfacing for the entirety of West Fourth Street, which is roughly 800 feet long and […]
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Elsmere approves design contract for new public works building
The City of Elsmere will enter into a design contract with SHP Architecture and Design for a new public works building. On Tuesday, Elsmere City Council unanimously approved the design and proposed budget of $6.4 million for the project, intended to house all public works offices and vehicles under one roof at 717 Bedinger St. […]
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City of Elsmere welcomes new K9 unit
The City of Elsmere Police Department welcomed Nova and Officer Jesse Wenning at Tuesday night’s meeting as a new K9 unit sponsored by Kenton County’s Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders. At the meeting, Sanders presented the new duo to the Elsmere City Council, stating the continuation of bringing in and training new K9 units beyond the […]
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Elsmere approves change in community center rental fees
Elsmere City Council voted to amend changes to the pricing structure for the community center at its meeting on Tuesday. At last week’s meeting, council discussed rate increases of $25 to $50 for non-residential events. The city receives about $25,000 in public funding to maintain the space, but Deputy Clerk Lauren Thyen said the administrative […]
