By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, July 8, 2023 — As I reflect on both the successes and the challenges that I’ve witnessed for my first six months as Nelson County Judge Executive, I am overwhelmed by the support that I have received by the citizens of Nelson County. COUNTY EMPLOYEE PAY BENEFITS. The successes […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, June 23, 2023 — The Kentucky General Assembly is three weeks into the 2023 Interim Period meetings, and there are many items to update you on. As a reminder, the interim serves as an opportunity for lawmakers and stakeholders to come together to review previously enacted legislation for […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 23, 2023 — Video of the special-called meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court on Friday, June 23, 2023. The only item on the agenda was first reading of the ordinance regarding zoning changes for bourbon warehouse projects in Nelson County. The measure was approved 4-0. Magistrate Keith Metcalfe […]
Dear Dave, I bought a house about a year ago. Currently, I have $45,000 sitting in an account with a money manager. I’ve had this account for a little over three years, and the investment hasn’t grown much, if at all. Under the circumstances, and being single, too, would it be better to pull the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 6, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court voted Tuesday morning to move its employee health insurance from Anthem to a county-funded self-insured system. The transition will be managed by Assured Partners, a national insurance services provider. The move will mean more insurance policy choices for employees, […]
By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, May 27, 2023 — It is hard to believe that we are almost halfway through 2023. My first five months as your Nelson County Judge-Executive has been busy, enlightening, gratifying, challenging, and sometimes aggravating. With my previous experience as a magistrate, I was aware of many aspects of this […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 25, 2023 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Hutchins discussed many of the changes he’s made in county government to improve employee pay, retain employees and reduce waste. Tim also talked […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 23, 2023 — The Bardstown City Council reviewed its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget for its combined utilities at its meeting Tuesday night. Aaron Boles, the city’s chief financial officer, led the discussion. The council reviewed the city’s proposed General Fund budget at its last meeting. The […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, May 9, 2023 — Garbage rates for City of Bardstown customers will be going up now that the Bardstown City Council gave final approval Tuesday night to an ordinance that raises garbage fees for residential and commercial customers. Class I users — residential customers with three cans (or […]
Dear Dave, I’m hearing more and more about “de-dollarization” and how several countries are moving away from the U.S. dollar as their basis of international trade. Will this affect the strength of the dollar, and should I be concerned about how I’m saving and investing because of this? Zack Dear Zack, First and foremost, I […]
