Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Apprentice Wastewater Operator Date Requested: September 16, 2025 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $22.89 per hour with full benefits (shift work) Increases after 6 months of service to $23.89 per hour Increases after 12 months of service to $25.06 per hour Job Requirements: Must currently possess or willing to obtain Indiana Wastewater Operator License Some computer …
Illiana Christian High School, Crown Point Christian School, and Highland Christian School have joined together to form For Generations to Come, a new educational partnership that will bring a fresh opportunity to Hammond families. The group has acquired the former Spohn School building from City Baptist Schools and plans to launch Hammond Riverside Christian School in the fall of 2026. …
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the final 3 residential lots at Clark Field, Hammond’s hot new area for residential. These highly coveted lots are located on the footprint of the former Fire Station #2, before a new state-of-the-art station was built just south on Calumet Ave. Formally the athletic fields for Clark High …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting an Indoor Trunk or Treat on October 9th, 2025 from 5pm -7pm at the historic Hammond Civic Center located at 5825 Sohl Ave. Hammond, IN 46320. Come bring the family out for this fun filled event while supplies last. Children may wear costumes. …
Hammond and nearby areas received over six inches of rainfall in the past 24 hours, saturating the ground and increasing the risk of flooding. The Hammond Sanitary District (HSD) reports that sewers and the wastewater plant are operating at full capacity. Additional staff have been deployed to the plant and pump stations, and the Columbia Avenue CSO basin is functioning …
HAMMOND MAYOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING HIRING FREEZE IN RESPONSE TO “TAX RELIEF” BILL THAT WILL DEVASTATE LOCAL SERVICES Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. today signed Executive Order 25-12, declaring an immediate hiring freeze across all City of Hammond departments in response to the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. …
Notice is hereby given that the City of Hammond is seeking public input for its 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 City may use the funds …
Beginning Wednesday, July 16 at 8:00 a.m., NIPSCO crews will be performing urgent maintenance on an existing natural gas main near the intersection of Kennedy Avenue and south approach to Michigan Street. To complete this work safely, a full road closure will be in place at the intersection for approximately 24 hours, reopening by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is proud to announce the promotion of William “Bill” Lewter to the position of Code Enforcement Commissioner, effective immediately. A dedicated public servant with over 15 years of service to the city and a lifelong Hammond resident, Lewter brings a wealth of experience, resilience, and community commitment to his new leadership role. Lewter has called Hammond …
The USEPA has announced that it will begin the next sampling phase of the Federated Metals Superfund project. The agency has sent out the letters to residential property owners for properties previously tested in order to conduct follow up testing. Consent forms will need to be completed by the property owner before the EPA testing agent can enter the property. …
