Improvements Coming to the Jean Shepherd Community Center


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce enhancements to the Jean Shepherd Community Center. The Jean Shepherd Community Center will transform into a state-of-the-art pickleball and community center housing 12 indoor courts and updated food and drink amenities. The city will partner with a local pickleball group to offer clinics, tournaments, …

Hammond Legal Aid Clinic Assists Residents with Acquiring REAL ID


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a state driver’s license and state identification card. Change never comes easily, so it probably is no surprise that the deadline for getting a REAL ID has been kicked down the road a few times. But, after several starts and …

Registration Now Open for First Responder Games


CATEGORY: News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department, and the Hammond Sportsplex are excited to announce their newest event: The First Responder Games. The Hammond Sportsplex will host a series of tournaments for local fire and police departments. Towns, cities, universities, volunteer departments, counties, and state are encouraged to send their police and/or fire teams to compete. …

Hammond Announces Fire Department Promotion


CATEGORY: Fire Department, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced today that Firefighter Casey McClusky has been promoted to Battalion Chief for the Hammond Fire Department. As a Battalion Chief McClusky will lead a battalion of firefighters and will lead the incident command reporting to the Assistant Chief. “I want to congratulate Casey on this accomplishment, he has served the city well and will …

City Seeks Proposals for “Downtown Westlake Platform” Project


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News, Planning and Development, Public Notices, Speck

The City of Hammond is seeking public proposals for design services pertaining to Downtown Station Platform in Hammond, IN. The scope of services for this project includes the preparation of construction documents, permitting and compliance with NICTD and Federal Railroad Admininstration requirements. The project is located on the NICTD Westlake line at Russell Street in Hammond. RFP ISSUED: August 29, …

Vendors Wanted


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting an Indoor Trunk or Treat at the Hammond Sportsplex on October 10th from 5-7pm. We are currently looking for vendors to come decorate a 10×10 booth space- your organization will be provided 1 table per spot. This is free to participate, but you …

Hammond Approves Downtown South Shore Station Designer


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Mayor's Office, News

Design Work to Begin in Preparation for West Lake Corridor Train Station The City of Hammond has named and contracted with the architect of its upcoming train station in Downtown Hammond. Alexander Gorlin Architects of New York City will be designing an iconic station on the West Lake Corridor line, which is slated to begin ridership service in May 2025. …

City Seeks Proposals for “Rimbach Square” Project


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News, Planning and Development, Public Notices, Speck

The City of Hammond and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission have released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Rimbach Square” in Downtown Hammond. This 3 acre vacant lot is available now for mixed-use residential, right in the heart of Hammond’s downtown urban core. “Along with our Hohman Avenue improvements to make downtown more walkable and welcoming and our landmark downtown …