Entries for September 2013
COVINGTON, KY – With changes still being made, the new City website went live this morning at www.covingtonky.gov. The City hopes to capture the public’s feedback in its last week of testing and has implemented a built-in feedback feature that visitors can open on any page of the site to submit feedback.
The focus of the new website design is to be iterative; the site will make informa...
Southern/Latonia Reconstruction
Complete reconstruction of this road and installation of underdrains to control groundwater.
Status: The first phase of the project is nearing completion. The curb and gutter has been constructed and the roadway work has been completed except for the final surface which will be installed at the end of the project. The current schedule has traffic switch...
Peruse. Find. Enjoy!
Art off Pike is Kentucky's premier urban art fair specializing in affordable artwork and lively creations for you and your friends.This year AOP features over 80 artists, designers, and makers to delight the senses. Join us on September 29, 11 am to 5 pm to experiencethe incredible talent found in the region!
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COVINGTON - Five City-owned and completely revitalized historic properties within the downtown area are seeking homeowners. The properties were acquired during the Neighborhood Stabilization Program that awarded funds to redevelop foreclosed and abandoned properties throughout the City as a means of revitalizing neighborhoods.
The program targets new and existing home owners and provides financing...
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2013
Underground Utilities on Madison Avenue
Commission approved a project that will place utilities underground on Madison Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, overhead electric lines underground.
Sidewalk Improvements in South Covington/Latonia
Commission approved a $2mn project that will replace sidewalks in South Covington and Latonia. City Manager Larry Klein was enthused to bring this issue t...
COVINGTON - 'Fore! 41011', an exciting and completely free mini-golf experience takes place at various locations throughout the Roebling Point neighborhood on September 20, from 3-8 pm. The golf course layout includes parks/holes in front of Blinkers, Molly Malone's, Roebling Point Boocoks & Coffee, Down Under, and Keystone.
Built upon the worldwide success of PARK(ing) Day, an annual art eve...
Etsy Workshop at Covington Arts
September 18, 9 am - 12 pm
The Etsy Workshop teaches artists, designers, and makers how to begin and grow an online shop for business.
The workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to show, sell, and ship artwork and guides attendees through step-by-step directions for creating a quality customer experience geared towards building trust and generating sales.
It serve...
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Natalie Bowers 859.292.2186
September 16, 2013
COVINGTON - The Caroline Underpass will be closed to all traffic except for emergency vehicles beginning tomorrow. A signed detour will be in place prior to the closure and access to all residential buildings will be maintained. The intersection of 34th and Caroline will also be closed to all traffic except for emergency v...
COVINGTON - The City of Covington is hosting a critical community input meeting on Monday September 23, 6:30pm-8:00pm, that will influence design plans to revitalize Randolph Park, located between 8th and 9th Streets, and Greenup Street and the Licking River, in the City's Eastside neighborhood. The public is encouraged to attend and share their views.
The Randolph Park design project is made poss...