Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces the departure of City Controller Heather Garay who is leaving the City to work in the private sector. “Although Heather didn’t have an accounting background at the time, we knew her legal training would help her in her new position and she’s done an amazing job for the City of Hammond”, stated Mayor …
Garbage pick-up delays in observance of Martin Luther King Day
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Monday through Friday scheduled garbage pick-ups will be one day late. The Sanitation division will be working on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Mayor McDermott reschedules January’s Mayor’s Night Out
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Mayor’s Night Out in the 4th District due to a scheduling conflict. The new date will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the same location, O’Bannon Elementary School, 1317 – 173rd Street, in the Cafeteria from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Please enter at Door A. Contact Mayor’s office …
Request for Proposal Released for Downtown Site
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City’s Department of Planning and Development have released a new and vibrant RFP for an important downtown Hammond site. The City of Hammond is requesting proposals for a brand new multi-use residential building that would house 200+ units, with retail and commercial on the ground level, complimenting a new active and welcoming plaza …
Coach’s Corner Denied Renewal of Liquor License
The Lake County Liquor Board today unanimously denied the renewal of Coach’s Corner liquor license. The embattled Hessville bar faced remonstrators including the City of Hammond, the Hammond Police Department, Councilwoman Janet Venecz, 6th District Councilman Scott Rakos and others. Since a murder that occurred in the parking lot of the bar on November 24th, the bar has been under …
Applications for Funding Available
Applications for 2020 funding through the City’s Charitable Gaming Fund are now available from the Mayor’s Office at Hammond City Hall. A fund is available to local not-for-profit organizations who can demonstrate that their project, activities and services provide direct benefit to the citizens of Hammond. The fund and application process is overseen by the Charitable Gaming Advisory Committee, which …
Hammond Initiative to Help Flood Victims
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. in conjunction with the Hammond Sanitary District is pleased to announce an initiative for a Household Flood Protection Program to assist Hammond homeowners with a plan for remediation of flooding within their homes. The Hammond Sanitary District has allotted up to $1,000 to each homeowner who is qualified, to assist them with various measures …
Garbage pickup will be one day late for holidays
The Sanitation Department will NOT be working on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in observance of the Christmas holiday and also Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Monday through Friday garbage pick-ups for both weeks will be one day late. Our crews WILL be working on Saturday, December 28, 2019, and Saturday, January 4, 2020 to …
Mayor McDermott Announces 2020 “Mayor’s Night Out” Schedule
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2020. 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 …
Garbage pick-up delays in observance of Thanksgiving
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, November 28, 2019, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday through Wednesday pick-ups will be as scheduled. Thursday and Friday scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Friday, November 29th, and also on Saturday, November 30th.