Popular Award Winning College Scholarship Program Renewed for Another Ten Years: Mayor Thomas M McDermott, Jr. announced that he and the Hammond City Council recently extended the College Bound Scholarship Program for another ten years. The extension ensures that the program will be in place through the 2035-36 school year. This means that a student currently in fifth grade is …
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 …
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. …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our team. He’s operated as an executive with the School City and he brings that experience with him …
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. 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 …
Meats by Linz Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Headquarters and Production Facility in Hammond Meats by Linz, one of the most renowned meat purveyors in the country, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters and production facility today with a ribbon cutting followed by a tour of the $52 million, 120,000-square-foot building. Distinguished guests and speakers included Mayor Thomas …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced a new funding source for the planned expansion of the Hammond Sportsplex and the construction of a Downtown South Shore Train Station on the West Lake Corridor commuter line, two pivotal developments in the City of Hammond. “I want to thank the Indiana legislature for giving the City of Hammond the ability to pass …
Donate at gofundme.comDonate at gofundme.comFor over a decade, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has raised awareness in the fight against childhood cancer by raising money and highlighting members of the community who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. This year, the mayor has chosen to focus on a family that he knows very well to help support an adult …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr announced an agreement with ShotSpotter, a leading gunshot detection technology provider, to install ShotSpotter in the City of Hammond. “I always want our police department to have the best technology at their disposal to combat crime, and ShotSpotter is just another tool for them to help solve crimes and also prevent and deter criminal activity …
At the Hammond Redevelopment Commission meeting on March 1, 2024, the Commission opened proposals submitted for the redevelopment of Memorial Park Senior Residences and Townhomes project located in Hammond’s 3rd District behind the Ofelia Steen Center near Highland Street and Wallace Road. One proposal was submitted and opened, from Gorman & Company, LLC. “Hammond continues to be a great place …
