Florence City Council December 16
Florence City Council voted and approved resolutions regarding franchises for Owen Electric Coop and Duke Energy, among other business. Mayor Aubuchon reviewed the city’s achievements in 2025, and State Rep Marianne Proctor provided an overview of goals for the 2026 General Assembly Regular Session.
Public Library Board December 15
Presentations and discussions continue regarding how to use vacant land adjacent to the Hebron branch; public input has been strong. Also on the agenda was the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a board member’s request for benchmarking operational efficiency.
Public Library Board November 24
Notable among business discussed at the November 24 meeting were options for a larger, more community-responsive branch in Florence.
Planning & Zoning October 29
The Planning Commission slated several proposals for final action on November 5. Several proposals remain with Tech Committee meetings in December.
Florence City Council October 21
Florence City Council approved the second reading of the ordinance regarding the proposed Wawa at Hopeful Church Rd and US Highway 42. A police cruiser was transferred to Breathitt County High School’s Criminal Justice Program, part of the county’s effort to encourage careers in law enforcement and public safety.
Planning & Zoning October 15
The Planning Commission continues to address proposals for expanded residential development.
Florence City Council October 14
The proposed Wawa at Hopeful Church Rd and US Highway 42 generated significant discussion, and residents were on hand to voice their concerns on that issue as well as on solar panel arrays and the skate park.
Planning & Zoning October 1
Notably at the Planning Commission meeting, approval sought for a very dense residential development at 2063 Hathaway Road was denied. A proposal for a similarly dense development will come before the Tech Committee on October 15.
Planning & Zoning September 3
Dense development along Hathaway Rd is back on the Planning Commission agenda, with final action to be taken October 1. Three other housing developments also are under consideration.
Planning & Zoning August 6
The public hearing regarding housing of greater density along Hathaway Road that was postponed by the applicant is back on the schedule for September 3.