Donate Now to Help Mayor Tom Fight Childhood Cancer


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Donate at gofundme.comDonate at gofundme.comOn Friday, March 31st Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. will once again highlight the fight against childhood cancer and the hope to find a cure by raising funds and shaving his head to support a local family that has been impacted by the disease. The recipient of this year’s appeal for support is the Hammond …

Hammond Police Department Now Hiring


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, News

COMPETITIVE CAREER SALARY INCREASES: PROBATIONARY: $51,510 LEADING RETIREMENT SALARY SPECIALTY PAY, LONGEVITY PAY, HOLIDAY PAY, WELLNESS PAY, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL, UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT, RESIDENCY BONUS SUBSTANTIAL VACATION TIME GENEROUS SICK POLICY 14 HOLIDAYS PER YEAR ELIGIBLE FOR POST-RETIREMENT CITY OF HAMMOND HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION AFTER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE PATROL, TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, GANGS, NARCOTICS, K9, SWAT, MOTORCYCLES, CIVL RESPONSE TEAM, CSI, …

37th Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony


CATEGORY: News

Four athletes, one coach and a team that came within one victory of a world championship will be inducted into the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame, Tuesday, March 7 at the historic Hammond Civic Center. Comprising this year’s 37th annual induction class are Gavit High multi-sports/University of Notre Dame track & field thrower Juan Alba Hammond High/Eastern Montana College basketball ...
Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Nominations Sought for Disabilities Awards


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

37th Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00am Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. Nominations The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly honored if you would nominate ...

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Hammond Civic Center Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond And Online Via Zoom Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Call …

Important Dates Page Now Available


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

We’re excited to launch a centralized location for City of Hammond events and important dates! Click here to visit our Important Dates & Events page to check out what’s going on throughout the year. More details for events and important dates will be added as they become available, so please visit often!

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Coach’s Corner Liquor License Transferred to the City of Hammond


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Mayor's Office, News

The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved the transfer of an alcoholic beverage permit previously held by Coach’s Corner on Kennedy Avenue to the City of Hammond. This transfer stems from a settlement agreement entered between Coach’s and the City whereby Hammond agreed to purchase the building in which Coach’s operated along with Coach’s alcoholic beverage permit. Coach’s agreed to …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Applications for Funding Available


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Applications for 2023 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 …