On September 16, 2023, a construction crew working in the area of the vacated Clark High School football field damaged a 36” concrete transmission water main, causing immediate and significant water loss. Hammond Water Works crews arrived on scene right away; however, a specialized outside agency has been employed to complete the repair because specialized equipment is required. We anticipate …
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage and scheduled recycling pick-ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Beginning Monday, August 28, 2023, the Indiana Department of Transportation will temporarily close the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Summer Street for utility relocations and road reconstruction for 60 days as part of the Summer Street Reconstruction Project. Motorists should consider using Calumet Avenue or Indianapolis Blvd when travelling north or south. Drivers traveling east and west should consider using …
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott has announced that due to the extreme heat expected this week the City of Hammond will utilize all park department buildings as cooling centers. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours if necessary, to cool down from temperatures that are predicted to remain high through Thursday. “I call on residents to check in on …
The City of Hammond will receive an allocation of $1,765,004 of HOME – American Rescue Plan (“HOME-ARP”) appropriated under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2). The purpose of the funds is to address the needs of households experiencing homelessness and other households that face housing instability. The funding is administered by the U.S. Department …
If you are visiting City Hall between August 1st and October 31st, 2023, the elevator serving the ground floor will be undergoing repairs and not available for use. The elevator on the first floor of city hall continues to be fully operational and can reach the second and third floors of the building. If you require accommodations while the elevator …
The City of Hammond is seeking qualified firms to create a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The Action Plan must develop a holistic, well-defined strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within the City of Hammond. The Safety Action Plan must include all the components laid out by the U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in the SS4A grant. Components …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced this morning that Gold Section tickets for the Lil Wayne concert this Saturday July 15th at Festival of the Lakes are now SOLD OUT. “We knew that bringing Lil Wayne to the Fest this year was going to be a big draw and so selling out the gold section with days left until the …
