2020 was a challenging year in so many ways. The City endured a global pandemic, an economic downturn, and came to grips with social issues that made us all reflect on what makes every one of us an important part of our community. Through all of this, the state of the City of Hammond remains strong. Please join Mayor Thomas …
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has released the draft Transit Development District (TDD) boundaries for the Hammond Gateway South Shore station. Details are available for review and comment on the RDA’s new TDD-specific Web site at https://www.nwitdd.com/hammond-gateway. Hard copies of the district maps and their development process are also available for viewing and comment at Hammond City Hall. …
On Wednesday, June 2, Cargill is having a company come out to inspect and make recommendations on the fan they believe is causing the noise that can be heard by some nearby Hammond residents. For them to provide adequate solutions, Cargill is going to need to cause the fan noise on purpose so the contractor can understand the problem. The …
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Please join Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Chief Andy Short and the Hammond Police Department for a press conference on Tuesday, June 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Schoop’s Hamburgers, 7235 Indianapolis Blvd in Hammond. This press conference will discuss a new partnership between the police department, local businesses and residents related to enhancements being …
Please join the Hammond Development Corporation, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and other community leaders in a peaceful protest at 4pm this Friday, May 21, 2021 at Franciscan Alliance Hospital in downtown Hammond. The protest will begin at the Hammond Police Department (509 Douglas Street) and walk down Douglas Street to Franciscan Hospital (5454 Hohman Avenue). The community will organize …
Beginning Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the City of Hammond will temporarily close most roads and alleys connecting to Stateline Avenue between Highland Street to the north and 165th Street to the south. Closures include Detroit Street, Kenwood Street and Cleveland Street along with the alley south of Detroit and the alley north of Wildwood. Roads and alleys will reopen on …
City of Hammond officials today obtained results of tests recently performed on the water of Wolf Lake, Hammond, Indiana in response to recent public concerns of the quality of the water in the lake. Tests taken Wednesday show Escherichia coli (E. coli) levels in Wolf Lake well below the State standard for “full body contact recreation.” Test results from the …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce that the City of Hammond will provide an incentive to its full-time employees who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. With the vaccine being the emphasis for battling Covid 19 and in an effort to encourage City employees to voluntarily vaccinate themselves from Covid 19, all city full-time employees who fully …
Join Mayor McDermott as he throws out the first pitch for “The Last Inning” baseball tournament on Saturday, May 8 at Dowling Park in Hammond. The tournament, organized by the School City of Hammond, features the baseball teams from Clark, Gavit, Hammond and Morton High Schools. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. with a ticket price of $6 per adult and …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced that protective measures are being taken in the south Robertsdale area waterways to protect our natural resources and quality of life in our community. Wolf LakeResidents using the recreation facilities at Wolf Lake Memorial Park may have noticed that a protective water boom has been placed near the stormwater outfall at the Hammond …
