Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Department of Planning and Development are pleased to announce the re-airing of WALKABLE USA, a documentary over four years in the making, focusing on the revitalization of downtown Hammond, Indiana. “The downtown part of our city is so important for our psyche in Hammond,” said Mayor McDermott. “If we expect our downtown to …
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-ups will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
COMPETITIVE CAREER SALARY INCREASES: PROBATIONARY PAY $52,025 INCREASES TO $63,867 AFTER FIRST YEAR LEADING RETIREMENT SALARY SPECIALTY PAY, LONGEVITY PAY, HOLIDAY PAY, WELLNESS PAY, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL, UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT, RESIDENCY BONUS SUBSTANTIAL VACATION TIME GENEROUS SICK POLICY 14 HOLIDAYS PER YEAR ELIGIBLE FOR POST-RETIREMENT CITY OF HAMMOND HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION AFTER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE PATROL, TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, GANGS, NARCOTICS, …
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., has announced that due to the extreme cold expected this week, the City of Hammond has identified several buildings as warming centers, including: the Jean Shepherd Center, Hammond Civic Center, and Hammond Sportsplex. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if necessary to get out of the cold. …
The City of Hammond is seeking qualified firms to design a new Downtown Hammond NICTD Westlake Train Station at Russell Street in Hammond, Indiana. The Request for Proposals describes the programming features necessary to meeting the City’s needs for a new train station. The design must be in compliance with NICTD’s requirements for station design including train platform shelter and …
Applications for 2024 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee are now available. Funding is available to local not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate their project, activities, and services provide direct benefit to the citizens of Hammond. The funds and application process are overseen by the Gaming Advisory Committee, an eleven-member body that represents a cross section of Hammond residents …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Department of Planning and Development are pleased to announce that premier network broadcast of WALKABLE USA, a documentary over four years in the making, focusing on the revitalization of downtown Hammond, Indiana. “The downtown part of our city is so important for our psyche in Hammond,” said Mayor McDermott. “If we expect our …
The Sanitation division will not be woking Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of Christmas Day. Monday through Fridays Garbage Pick up will be one day late. Our crews WILL be working on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Jacobs Square, a compact neighborhood identified by urban designer Jeff Speck in Hammond’s recent Downtown Masterplan, is ripe for revitalization. The City of Hammond and the Hammond Department of Development have released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for infill housing in this centrally located neighborhood. 19 different sites have been identified for new single family homes and duplexes. These new …
