Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that Hammond’s mask mandate will remain in effect through May 31, 2021 in all city government buildings, offices, or facilities. This mandate does not apply to private businesses who are encouraged to institute social distancing requirements and masking requirements as they see fit. “I hope everyone will remain vigilant, practice social distancing and …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond have announced plans for Hammond’s newest innovation at its popular public golf course. Lost Marsh Golf Course will soon be fitted with a state of the art dome, transforming the course into a year round golf facility. The cost is estimated at $53M, however, no resident tax dollars will …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce that the City of Hammond is expanding their BLUENET System. The expansion will allow businesses and citizens to voluntarily connect their camera systems with the Hammond Police giving the police the ability to access their camera system when a crime has been committed or when an investigation is underway, to …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2021. The Mayor’s Night Out program is an open public forum that allows the residents of Hammond access to the Mayor and a representative from each city department to discuss Hammond’s current events. Be sure and mark your calendars to join us for this very …
As Mayor of the City of Hammond and a lover of birds, I continue to be concerned about the death of migratory birds found in and around Wolf Lake. As reported, numerous communities around the Midwest have discovered dead birds and fish in and around inland lakes and natural areas this spring. Many different theories have been put forth as …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce that the City of Hammond finished 2020 with a revenue surplus. After a very trying year dealing with a pandemic that closed the Casino for part of the year as well as impacted the tax base and other revenue streams, Hammond still ended 2020 with a fund balance of $4,061,274.88. …
Hammond Mayor, Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is ordering all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in the City of Hammond as a sign of respect for former Indiana First Lady Susan Bayh who passed away last Friday. Susan Breshears Bayh died at the age of 61 from a prolonged battle with brain cancer. She is survived by her husband …
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott has announced that due to the extreme cold expected, the City of Hammond has mobilized and identified several buildings as warming centers, including: The Jean Shepherd Center, the Lost Marsh Golf Course Clubhouse and Hammond Civic Center. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. if necessary to get out …
Applications for 2021 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory are now available from the Mayor’s Office at Hammond City Hall. Funding is available to local not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate their project, activities, and services provide direct benefit to the citizens of Hammond. The funds and application process are overseen by the Gaming Advisory Committee, which represents a cross …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, Inc. and the City of Hammond invite the public to attend a virtual program to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am. The theme will be “Unity Amongst Diversity” and can be watched online on Facebook at: …
