I am going to be using this blog as well, but most of the information can now be found here:
http://supersomerset.com/
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
MedPark West and Other News
Somerset is about to have a new medical park located one block from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. It is a huge 58-Acre park with a unique design. It will feature decorative lighting, city maintained streets and a nice clocktower at the center. The architecture is said to be unique and the rendered images of the clocktower certainly look compelling. The project is very interesting in a number of ways as it should amplify medical services available in the area.
Also, in the old Jerry's building, they are putting the finishing touches on an Urgent Care Clinic. Many of the details are not available at this time but we will post what we find as soon as it is available.
Also, in the old Jerry's building, they are putting the finishing touches on an Urgent Care Clinic. Many of the details are not available at this time but we will post what we find as soon as it is available.
Friday, July 22, 2005
New Message Board
I have added a message board for your entertainment. Please click on the link and be among the first to post in our new sandbox for your ideas.
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The New Somerset
Somerset is being constructed and recontructed as we speak. After driving around all day surveying the furious demolition and assembly operations around town, I began to wonder if anyone would recognize Somerset 10 years from now; after I-66 has gone through, shifting the development of Somerset from on the South end, to the North; after the Central Baptist has built an impressive facility overlooking the city from some hill on one of the 3 new bypasses (that is assuming that Central Baptist will come, and I am assured by medical professionals that it will); after Burnside has sprawled around it, filled to the brim with franchises serving wine by the bottle; after the new library has replaced the Christian Church and the new courthouse dominates downtown.
I am not sure what to think about it all, but I am sure that the era of Somerset as a small town is coming to an end. The entire road system has been redesigned and every single road in and out of Somerset is being widened or otherwise reconstructed. The new bridge to Monticello will be filled with four glorious lanes of traffic by next year. The new Monticello St. bridge is nearing completion with four lanes of traffic being shifted downtown. North 27 (Lexington Rd.) will be four lanes all the way to the end of Pulaski County and, if the State has anything to say about it, all the way to Lexington. It's amazing isn't it, that road construction (counting bridges) in Pulaski County for the next 5 years is more than the rest of Kentucky combined.
The projects I am most interested in following are:
The new airport terminal - I love the idea of commuter flights coming to Somerset.
The new library - It's time to replace the old one and give it the space it deserves.
I-66 - There's no doubt that no other project will change Somerset as much as this one.
The Waterpark - It will be open by next summer, or so we are told.
Intermodal Park - It's big and supposedly going to attract alot of businesses.
Somersport Park - Currently adding four new soccer fields and a half-dome stage, for concerts.
I am not sure what to think about it all, but I am sure that the era of Somerset as a small town is coming to an end. The entire road system has been redesigned and every single road in and out of Somerset is being widened or otherwise reconstructed. The new bridge to Monticello will be filled with four glorious lanes of traffic by next year. The new Monticello St. bridge is nearing completion with four lanes of traffic being shifted downtown. North 27 (Lexington Rd.) will be four lanes all the way to the end of Pulaski County and, if the State has anything to say about it, all the way to Lexington. It's amazing isn't it, that road construction (counting bridges) in Pulaski County for the next 5 years is more than the rest of Kentucky combined.
The projects I am most interested in following are:
The new airport terminal - I love the idea of commuter flights coming to Somerset.
The new library - It's time to replace the old one and give it the space it deserves.
I-66 - There's no doubt that no other project will change Somerset as much as this one.
The Waterpark - It will be open by next summer, or so we are told.
Intermodal Park - It's big and supposedly going to attract alot of businesses.
Somersport Park - Currently adding four new soccer fields and a half-dome stage, for concerts.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Development Behind the New Cinema
After some investigation, I have managed to ascertain some information about what is going on behind the new theater. Apparently, the rumor that there will be some sort of Strip Mall or shopping complex behind the theater is not true, at least as far as neighboring property owners know. The most detailed information I have been able to get is that there will be 72 new homes, a Nascar Parts place (I have no idea what that is, but it is apparently the metal building being constructed now), the mini-golf and Go-carts park, a restaurant of some type, and a retail establishment of some type. Of course, this information may change but it is by far the most detailed I have heard thusfar. Below, I will outline what I have learned bout certain places.
Go-Cart and Mini-Golf Park
The owner, Wayne, is a friendly and inspirational character from New Jersey whose mission is to give the youth in Somerset something to do besides sit around in the Wal-Mart parking lot or recreational drug use. To me, this is somewhat radical and I welcomed the news with open arms. Currently the Mini-Golf part is the only thing that will be opening soon. He has yet to begin on the Go-Cart section, which he hopes to complete by next year. He also has plans for Mini-Golf tournaments and leagues, television monitors for viewing action on the course, Cornhole (Don't laugh, that's the name of that Beanbag-Horseshoes game you have been seeing around town. It's apparently quite the fad in Internet cultural circles), and a stage where he may possibly have Free Friday Flicks. He confirmed that the new Waterpark, from information gleaned from conversations with the mayor, will have both Mini-golf and Go-carts which he hoped would spur competitions.
Golden Corral
It's anybody's guess where the new Golden Corral will be located but generally everyone is banking on the lot across from Ponderosa. There was a rumor that it would be beside the new theater, but that will apparently be another restaurant (I have heard Outback but refuse to believe it unless Somerset goes wet). Some people have said that Chick-Fil-A is coming but I do not know for sure.
Go-Cart and Mini-Golf Park
The owner, Wayne, is a friendly and inspirational character from New Jersey whose mission is to give the youth in Somerset something to do besides sit around in the Wal-Mart parking lot or recreational drug use. To me, this is somewhat radical and I welcomed the news with open arms. Currently the Mini-Golf part is the only thing that will be opening soon. He has yet to begin on the Go-Cart section, which he hopes to complete by next year. He also has plans for Mini-Golf tournaments and leagues, television monitors for viewing action on the course, Cornhole (Don't laugh, that's the name of that Beanbag-Horseshoes game you have been seeing around town. It's apparently quite the fad in Internet cultural circles), and a stage where he may possibly have Free Friday Flicks. He confirmed that the new Waterpark, from information gleaned from conversations with the mayor, will have both Mini-golf and Go-carts which he hoped would spur competitions.
Golden Corral
It's anybody's guess where the new Golden Corral will be located but generally everyone is banking on the lot across from Ponderosa. There was a rumor that it would be beside the new theater, but that will apparently be another restaurant (I have heard Outback but refuse to believe it unless Somerset goes wet). Some people have said that Chick-Fil-A is coming but I do not know for sure.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Welcome!
Weclcome to the new Somerset, KY blog! The goal of this project is to provide a source of news, events, and information about Somerset. Please email me with information at Eyeore211@yahoo.com if you have heard something that is going on in town, and I will check it out and post what I find out here. In the meantime, check back often for the latest news.
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