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Conservancy Park Open
Recently the Conservancy Park – Belleview was opened. This charming park is the result of collaboration between the Parks Department and the Boone Conservancy. The Boone Conservancy undertook the reclamation of an old abandoned gravel mine working with the Kentucky Department of Mine Reclamation & Enforcement. The park consists of over 45 acres of land with a fishing lake, 1 large shelter and an unpaved walking trail. Click here for more information.
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Shelter Reservations now being accepted
The Boone County Parks Department is currently accepting reservations for shelters. The shelters are available from April through October for $35. This non-refundable fee reserves the shelter for the entire day. To reserve a shelter, please call Boone County Parks at 859-334-2117 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Click here for shelter policies. Click here for a list of shelters and amenities.
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South Airfield Road Project Update
A groundbreaking ceremony for this project took place earlier this year. This project is being administered by the Boone County Fiscal Court with federal and local dollars. Construction is underway and the contract calls for this project to be finished by late 2012. The road will connect Burlington Pike (KY-18) to Turfway Road with additional connections to Zig Zag Road and Houston Road in Florence. Engineers project daily traffic counts of 49,000 vehicles by 2030.
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Business honored for expansions, jobs
Randy Ingolia (center) is accepting a NKY Thoroughbred award on behalf of The Schwan Food Company. Schwan's recently expanded their Florence facility adding 65 workers in response to increased customer orders. Schwan's 400,000 square-foot plant employs about 1,000 people and produces 1,000,000 pizzas daily in a modern, highly automated facility. Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore (left) was on hand to present the award along with other representatives from Northern Kentucky.
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Parking Ordinance in Effect
Burlington, KY –The Boone County Fiscal Court passed during the regular meeting on January 10, 2012 a revised parking ordinance in response to requests from both citizens as well as the Boone County Sheriff's Office. This Ordinance provides specific regulations regarding parked vehicles in Boone County. The Boone County Sheriff's Office is in the process of enforcing this ordinance and will begin issuing parking tickets soon in response to citizen complaints. To read the ordinance in its entirety, click here.
May 15, 2012
Burn Ban in Effect
Burlington, KY –During the months of May, June, July, August and September, open burning activities are restricted. Click here to view the list of allowed fires during these months. Regardless if you fall within the criteria of allowable fires, please call your local Fire Department before setting any fires. Unfortunately some citizens choose to burn their garbage rather than properly dispose of it. This is both illegal and hazardous to the environment as well as public health. Learn more about burn restrictions in Boone County by clicking here.
May 14, 2012
2012 National Public Works Week – Boone County
Burlington, KY – The 2012 National Public Works Week is May 20 - 26. This year Boone County Public Works will be hosting the third annual community event on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm., at the Old Farmers Market off Burlington Pike in Burlington. There will be trucks and equipment for display. Lunch will be served at this family friendly event. For more information, contact the Boone County Public Works Department at 859-334-3629.
May 14, 2012
Fiscal Court to caucus on Tuesday, May 15
Burlington, KY – The Boone County Fiscal Court will have a caucus meeting to discuss the budget take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fiscal Court Room of the Boone County Administration Building located at 2950 Washington Street, Burlington. Public comment will not be accepted as this will be a working meeting for the Fiscal Court to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Public comment on the budget will be accepted at a future meeting.
May 10, 2012
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Fiscal Court to meet on Tuesday, May 8
Burlington, KY– The next meeting of the Boone County Fiscal Court will take place on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fiscal Court Room of the Boone County Administration Building located at 2950 Washington Street, Burlington. The agenda will be posted here.
May 2, 2012
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