Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is once again using his mayoral platform to focus attention on childhood cancer. For many years, the mayor has asked the public to help him raise funds for a Hammond family dealing with a cancer diagnosis. After the fundraising goal has been met, he has his head shaved publicly with city officials and the family in …
The City of Hammond, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), is moving forward with the long-awaited Governor’s Parkway Overpass Project—a critical infrastructure improvement designed to address longstanding safety concerns, traffic congestion, and emergency response delays caused by stalled trains in Hessville. This project, eight years in the making, marks a significant step toward improving mobility, protecting pedestrian …
The City of Hammond in cooperation with Councilmen Dave Woerpel and Scott Rakos are constructing a boundary fence around the City-owned, 18-acre parcel known as Briar East Woods. This fencing is in preparation for the planned and fully funded Governors Parkway road and bridge project that will alleviate decades long stopped train issues in the Hessville area of Hammond. The …
Walkable USA, a documentary filmed during the City of Hammond’s ongoing transformation of its downtown core, is now available on PBS.org. Chicago filmmaker Tom Desch began filming urban planner and designer Jeff Speck during his time spent in Hammond since 2018. Spanning many months into years of hard work, Walkable USA chronicles Hammond’s partnership with Speck and how both parties …
The City of Hammond in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) begins road modifications to Kennedy Avenue between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place starting March 3, 2025. The project is funded 80 percent by the Federal Highway Administration through NIRPC with 20 percent funded by the City. The project converts …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that due to the inclement weather all non-emergency offices will be closing at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This closure includes City Hall, Clerk’s Office, Hammond Port Authority, Hammond Water Department and Hammond Sanitary District. Hammond Public Works and Police Department will be open and answering phones for the duration of …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., the City of Hammond, and the Hammond Fire Department, announced promotions to its leadership team at the Hammond Fire Department. Thirty-two year veteran Chris Trtan has been promoted to Assistant Chief. As Assistant Chief, Trtan will run daily operations and be the top firefighter on call for Shift 2. Ryan Anguiano, a twenty year member …
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-ups will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Head to the Jean Shepherd Community Center Monday through Friday from Noon to 5pm for Drop In Pickleball Play. Drop in sessions are the perfect opportunity to enjoy pickleball without the need for a long-term commitment. Open to players of all skill levels, drop in sessions provide a flexible way to play, meet other enthusiasts, and improve your game. Simply …
In its 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, the City identified the expansion of community facilities to ensure the availability of services and programs as one of its goals. To meet this goal, the City of Hammond is proposing to apply for a Section 108 Loan Guarantee to fund the expansion of the wellness and recreational facility called the “Hammond Sportsplex and Community …
