The Hammond Common Council on Monday, December 14, 2015 unanimously passed an Ordinance which creates a new section of Chapter 118 of the Hammond Municipal Code which in effect treats cellular phone stores who accept, unlock and “wipe” used cellular phones, identical to pawn shops that operate in the City of Hammond. Council President Michael Opinker stated that the ordinance …
Garbage pickup will be one day late for holidays
The Sanitation Department will not be working Friday, December 25, 2015, in observance of the Christmas holiday and on Friday, January 1, 2016, in observance of the New Years holiday. Friday pick ups will be one day late for both weeks .
Mayor McDermott Announces Staff Promotions
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Kelly Kearney has been promoted to Chief of Inspections. Mr. Kearney has been employed with the City since August, 1986. He began with the City at the Street Department where he remained for 19 years working his way up to general foreman. Kelly was then promoted to deputy building commissioner and on to Code …
HAST Accepting Applications for 2016-17
The Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is currently accepting applications for incoming students for the 2016-17 school year. Students looking to enter the incoming 6th grade must submit application by January 29, 2016. The annual 6th grade lottery will take place February 11, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Hammond Academy, located at 33 Muenich Court, Hammond, IN 46320. Students …
2015 Hammond Holiday Parade Replay
If you missed the Hammond Holiday Parade this year, a full video replay is now available!
Garbage pickup will be one day late for Thanksgiving
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, November 26, 2015, 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 27th, and also on Saturday, November 28th.
Mayor McDermott Announces New Assistant Fire Chief
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces a new Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, South Battalion Chief and a probationary firefighter have been named to the City of Hammond Fire Department. Battalion Chief Jack Callahan , a 27 year veteran will succeed Assistant Chief Scott Rakos of the Hammond Fire Department who recently announced his retirement. Mr. Rakos was recently elected to …
Hammond hosts Dowling Park Complex grand opening
The City of Hammond is hosting a grand opening of the Dowling Park Complex on Friday, Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. A short program will take place at 1 p.m., with a ribbon cutting to follow. Refreshments will be provided. The complex features baseball, softball and soccer fields, a tennis court and a 1.8 mile walking trail surrounding …
Ground-breaking for a new Affordable Housing Development
Local, state and federal officials today joined investment and development partners to celebrate the ground breaking of Flagstone Village –the newest affordable housing development in Hammond, Indiana. Flagstone Village is being developed by Homestead Enterprise Housing (HEH), which was also the developer for each of the previous four phases. HEH is the non-profit instrumentality of Hammond Housing Authority (“HHA”), using …
Heather Garay Appointed to Board of Public Works
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Heather Garay has been appointed to serve on the Board of Public Works for the City of Hammond. Ms. Garay will replace Edward Krusa who has served on the Board since May 2014. The Board of Public Works is responsible for the public safety and control of the public rights-of-way which includes digging requests, …