Don Martin. FTM file. City Administrative Officer, Don Martin, has announced his decision to retire from the City of Fort Thomas. Martin notified Mayor Eric Haas about his intent to leave the city two weeks ago, but was not sure of the exact date he would leave his stead as CAO. Martin is 49 years […]
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What Can the City Do for the VA Homes?
After striking out on another round of bidding on the VA homes, what can the city do to get this moving?/FTM file It’s been almost a decade since the city began the laborious process of gaining the necessary approval from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to acquire the historic military homes located on Alexander Circle […]
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Public Safety Committee Considers Revision to Dangerous Dog Ordinance
The Public Safety Committee, part of City Council (pictured) convened Monday night/FTM file by Gina Holt FTM City Reporter The Fort Thomas Public Safety Committee met Monday night to discuss revising the city’s dangerous dog ordinance. City Administrator Don Martin presented a sample proposal for the committee to review and discuss. All of the council […]
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City Council Round-Up: VA Homes Take Next Step, Dangerous Animal Ordinance, Merchants and Music Festival
Fort Thomas City Council/FTM file by Gina Holt FTM City Reporter The VA homes, a dangerous animal ordinance, the Merchants and Music Festival, and more were on the docket for discussion at Monday night’s city council meeting. Here’s your round-up:
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VA homes reveal competition between historical preservation and residential development
The VA homes in Tower Park have plummeted in value over the last seven years. It was recently announced that the city has been approved to move forward with its long-awaited plan to acquire the properties located in Tower Park that have come to be known as the “VA homes.” However, it appears the nearly […]
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City Council Round-Up: FTPD 2013 Annual Report, Fort Thomas Reservoir, VA Homes Update
Correction: A previous version of this story reported that Ken Rechtin had been appointed to the Fort Thomas Renaissance Board. Mayor Brown has appointed Kim Rechtin to Renaissance Board, and this story has been updated to correct that error. The Fort Thomas Police Department delivered its annual report to city council Monday night, and council […]
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City Council Round-Up: Reservoir Walking Paths, City Audited, Firefighters Contract Extended
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story reported that city staff and council members had spoken with the Department of Homeland Security regarding the walking paths surrounding the reservoir, when in fact the city had discussed Homeland Security restrictions with the Northern Kentucky Water District. Language has also been edited to more accurately reflect […]
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SWAT Exercise Reassures Some, Startles Other Residents
NKY Law Enforcement stages SWAT team exercises on N. Ft. Thomas Ave. Photo: Mark Collier by PAT LaFLEUR Reporter, Fort Thomas Matters See below for UPDATE to this story. Around 10 A.M. Wednesday morning, Northern Kentucky’s SWAT team coordinated a routine set of exercises intended to train officers on how to enter buildings safely and […]
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City Council Round-Up: Proposed Amendment to Alcohol Licensing, VA Homes Update
In what was possibly the briefest City Council meeting in Fort Thomas history (lasting just over 10 minutes), Council did address a few pending issues at Monday’s meeting, including an proposed amendment to Fort Thomas retail alcohol licensing and an update on the VA homes. Here’s your round-up:
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City Council Round-Up: Assault Investigation, Safe Routes to School Grant, 911 Service Fee, Lampe Running for Fiscal Court
by PAT LaFLEUR City Reporter, Fort Thomas Matters For a short meeting, Fort Thomas City Council covered a wide range of topics at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Here’s your round-up: