Hammond Police to Partner with Businesses and Residents in Blue Net


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Police Chief William Short are pleased to announce a new partnership between Hammond Police, local businesses and residents related to enhancements being made to Hammond’s successful Blue Net. When crimes occur in retail or commercial areas, retrieving video is time consuming and labor intensive. With this program, businesses are encouraged to register a …

Hammond Fire Chief Reminds Residents of State Fireworks Laws


CATEGORY: Fire Department, News

The Hammond Fire Department would like to remind Hammond residents of Indiana fireworks laws during the July 4th holiday season. Fireworks can be purchased only by persons 18 years of age or older. Locations where fireworks may be discharged: On the user’s property; On the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks on that property; At …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, June 16, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. 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/87515191543?pwd=Q2NHNW5wWlJuSnc0RnhXK1N3UGsvQT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com …

Hammond Gateway Transit Development District Released for Public Review


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

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. …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Cargill Working with Contractor on June 2nd to Provide Factory Noise Issue Solution


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

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 …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, June 2, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Board Room @ Hammond Civic Center 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: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996 Public Comment may be …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Crossroads YMCA announces new Destination YMCA in Hammond


CATEGORY: News

Crossroads YMCA is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. to create a new and expanded YMCA at the former Woodmar Mall/Carson Pirie Scott site. Last December the City and the YMCA began discussions on an expansion of Hammond’s current YMCA. From those discussions, it became apparent that Hammond and the …

Notice of Sale and Disposal of Personal Property Owned by the City of Hammond


CATEGORY: News, Public Notices

The City of Hammond through its Board of Public Works and Safety gives notice, pursuant to Indiana Code 5-22-22-1 et seq. that the Public Works Department has certain personal property owned by the City of Hammond that it wishes to dispose of by sealed bids (L.C. 5-22-22-5). Pursuant to 1.C. 5-22-22-3 the property is no longer needed or is unfit …

Franciscan Alliance Protest in Hammond


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Public Notices

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 …