The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, January 15, 2017 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 20, 2017.
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite all area residents to join us for winter fun at Hammond’s Pulaski Park Ice Rink and Warming Center located at 137th Street and Sheffield Avenue. Admission is free. Bring your own skates and dress for the weather! Current Schedule: Jan. 3 9am-9pm Jan. 4 9am-9pm Jan. 5 9am-9pm Jan. …
The Sanitation Department will NOT be working on Monday, December 25, 2017, in observance of the Christmas holiday and also Monday, January 1, 2018, 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 30, 2017, and Saturday, January 6, 2018 to …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are thrilled to announce that our appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been granted for additional flood relief in the Robertsdale section of Hammond. While a public comment period remains, residents in the Robertsdale area should expect to see flood insurance relief on or about May 4, …
The City of Hammond regrets to inform its residents and visitors that the Chicago Street Reconstruction project between Calumet and Columbia will remain closed to through traffic through the winter. Local traffic will be allowed to park in parking spaces and be provided limited access to the roadway during that period but will not be allowed direct access to Calumet …
The Hammond Senior Center at Pulaski Park in North Hammond celebrates its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting December 5, at 1:00pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Dec. 5 and Dec. 7, from 9:00am to 3:00pm you are invited to gather with friends and enjoy a variety of activities, including cards & bunco (Tuesdays 1:00-3:00), and chair aerobics (Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am), …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. congratulates Hammond resident David Innes on his appointment to the Lake County Liquor Board. Mr. Innes is Lake County’s appointment to the board and was selected by Lake County Council Member David Hamm. Mr. Innes is a long-time resident of Hammond and a big proponent of volunteerism. He has been a referee for ARW …
Hammond’s Blue Net license plate reader system (LPR) helped catch a robbery suspect driving a vehicle without a license plate to read. And it’s not just the technology. It’s the Hammond Police officers who have taken great initiative to be creative with the technology. So creative that they don’t even need a license plate to locate a suspect vehicle. On …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced today that the City of Hammond has committed to providing a one-time amount of $50,000 to assist the Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC). The Town of Merrillville had already agreed to donate a similar amount. The Lake County Government has proudly donated $150,000 towards GPTC. The monies from the City of Hammond, coupled …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2018. 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 …
