On May 4, 2020 (weather permitting), Hammond Public Works will begin curbside pickup of 30 gallon paper, biodegradable yard waste bags on a regular weekly basis. Residents can expect their yard waste pickup on the same day as their scheduled garbage pickup days. The bags must not weigh more than 50 lbs. and only grass and leaves can be placed …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. met with members of the Hammond Gamma Nu Chapter of Tri Kappa today to proclaim February 16 – 22, 2019 as Tri Kappa Week. Tri Kappa is a philanthropic organization located solely within the State of Indiana with the objective of bringing women into close, unselfish relationships for the promotion of charity, culture and …
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-ups will be one day late the week of February 17th – 21st. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Megan Flores has been named Controller for the City of Hammond. Ms. Flores graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in June of 2019 with a Master of Science in Accounting. She completed her undergraduate work at Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Megan is a lifelong resident of Hammond and is …
InfoThe LCSWMD HHW program is for residential, household hazardous waste for Lake County, IN residents and is NOT for businesses, schools, organizations or those who live outside Lake County. Businesses, schools and organizations of Lake County can call (219) 853-2420 for resource information. A valid Lake County, IN driver’s license, is required. All Collections are from 9:00 am—2:00 pm ***Latex …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
