Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department, and the Hammond Sportsplex are excited to announce their newest event: The First Responder Games. The Hammond Sportsplex will host a series of tournaments for local fire and police departments. Towns, cities, universities, volunteer departments, counties, and state are encouraged to send their police and/or fire teams to compete. …
Hammond Announces Fire Department Promotion
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced today that Firefighter Casey McClusky has been promoted to Battalion Chief for the Hammond Fire Department. As a Battalion Chief McClusky will lead a battalion of firefighters and will lead the incident command reporting to the Assistant Chief. “I want to congratulate Casey on this accomplishment, he has served the city well and will …
City Seeks Proposals for “Downtown Westlake Platform” Project
The City of Hammond is seeking public proposals for design services pertaining to Downtown Station Platform in Hammond, IN. The scope of services for this project includes the preparation of construction documents, permitting and compliance with NICTD and Federal Railroad Admininstration requirements. The project is located on the NICTD Westlake line at Russell Street in Hammond. RFP ISSUED: August 29, …
Garbage pick-up will be one day late in observance of Labor Day
The Hammond Public Works, Sanitation will not be working Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Monday through Friday’s scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Vendors Wanted
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The City of Hammond Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting an Indoor Trunk or Treat at the Hammond Sportsplex on October 10th from 5-7pm. We are currently looking for vendors to come decorate a 10×10 booth space- your organization will be provided 1 table per spot. This is free to participate, but you …
Hammond Approves Downtown South Shore Station Designer
Design Work to Begin in Preparation for West Lake Corridor Train Station The City of Hammond has named and contracted with the architect of its upcoming train station in Downtown Hammond. Alexander Gorlin Architects of New York City will be designing an iconic station on the West Lake Corridor line, which is slated to begin ridership service in May 2025. …
City Seeks Proposals for “Rimbach Square” Project
The City of Hammond and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission have released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Rimbach Square” in Downtown Hammond. This 3 acre vacant lot is available now for mixed-use residential, right in the heart of Hammond’s downtown urban core. “Along with our Hohman Avenue improvements to make downtown more walkable and welcoming and our landmark downtown …
Mayor McDermott Appoints Scott Miller as Chief of Staff
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our team. He’s operated as an executive with the School City and he brings that experience with him …
No garbage pickup on July 4th
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Tuesday through Friday’s garbage pickup will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, July 6th, 2024.
Hammond Fire Chief Reminds Residents of State Fireworks Laws
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 …