On Wednesday, May 25, the Planning and Zoning Committee is hosting an open house to solicit feedback from the community. Information gathered from the meeting will supplement the official zoning update for the county.
Tag: Boone County Fiscal Court
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Boone Fiscal Court considers ‘aggressive’ budget for next fiscal year
For the first time in two years, the Boone County government is “getting back to normal” and no longer budgeting with uncertainty due to the pandemic. On Thursday evening, Boone County Fiscal Court held a special meeting to hear the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 from Judge/Executive Gary Moore and county administrator Jeff Earlywine. […]
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Private assisted living facility will not accept Medicare/Medicaid
A private 33-acre assisted living complex is in its early stages of development in Boone County, but commissioners are concerned about adding a facility that won’t accept Medicare or Medicaid. Provision Living, a St. Louis-based company, is looking at Union for its next property. The proposal will change the piece of land at Richwood Road, […]
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Commissioners to form task force to fight elder abuse
Soon, Boone County may have a task force to combat elder abuse in the community. Commissioners Jesse Brewer and Charlie Kenner announced their intention to create an Elderly Abuse Prevention Task Force for the county.
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Memorial to Vietnam veterans to be rededicated
Boone County will soon dedicate the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as it is relocated to downtown Burlington.
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Boone County customers may see a drop in their water bill
Some Boone County residents will see cheaper water bills soon. Boone County Fiscal Court heard an update from county administrator Jeff Earlywine on the local water projects and surcharge changes. Since 2003, many Boone County residents who are customers of the Boone County Water District have paid a surcharge of $25 on their bills. Earlywine […]
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Dixie Highway/Richwood Road project nets $151M in funding
Additional funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a federal grant combined for $151 million to be awarded to Boone County for its double diamond interchange project.
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Residents respond to call for litter cleanup
After a call to action from Judge-Executive Gary Moore, Boone County residents are picking up what’s been thrown down: litter. At a recent Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, Moore said he has noticed more roadside litter in the community. He said inmate work crews haven’t been operating on their normal cleanup schedule during the pandemic, […]
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‘We have to do better’: Boone Co. seeks community help for roadside litter
Roadside litter is piling up in Boone County, and authorities say staff shortages share some of the blame. Roadside litter collection has fallen off its normal routine during the pandemic due to staff shortages at the jail. Without enough corrections officers on duty, the jail cannot safely transport inmate work crews to collect garbage lining […]