Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced today that he and the City of Hammond are now, and have always been, against discrimination of any kind, whether in the City of Hammond, the State of Indiana or the United States of America. City of Hammond Resolution R14-01 holds that legislation such as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, signed into …
Sanitation pick-ups will be one day late in observance of Good Friday
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. Friday April 3rd pick ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, April 4, 2015.
Hammond Parks Department hiring part-time positions
The Hammond Parks Department is hiring part-time positions to work at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue in Hammond: Certified fitness instructors, certified lifeguards, certified personal trainers and a fitness room attendant. All applicants must be 18 years or older and a current resident of the City of Hammond (with proof). For more information about these positions, call …
Yard waste bag pick-up begins in April
Starting the week of April 13, 2015, the Sanitation Department will start picking up 30-gallon paper, biodegradable yard waste bags on a regular weekly basis. Bags can only contain grass or leaves and cannot weigh more than 50 pounds. Yard waste bags contaminated with any other materials, such as paper, plastic or dirt, will not be picked up. Residents are …
Mayor McDermott Named “Outstanding Public Official”
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. was named Outstanding Public Official by the Indiana Greenways Foundation. Karen Bohn, President of the Foundation presented the award at a luncheon on Tuesday, February 24th in Indianapolis for aggressively working to transform the City of Hammond into a bicycle and pedestrian destination. In the past year, the City of Hammond has added several new bike …
Mayor McDermott Announces Relocation of American Stair Corporation to Hammond
American Stair Corporation, the country’s leading stair manufacturer which is currently located in Romeoville, Illinois, is relocating their state of the art production facility to Hammond, Indiana in 2015. They have purchased a formerly vacant 72,000 square foot building, with over 8 acres of land, at 3520 Calumet Ave, in North Hammond. They will invest around $3.8 million into what …
Garbage pick-up delays in observance of Presidents’ Day
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, February 16, 2015 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-ups will be one day late the week of February 16th – 20th 2015.
Hammond Police to begin tagging snowbound vehicles for towing
In order to assist the Hammond Public Works Department clear the city streets, the Hammond Police Department will begin tagging cars today that are still snowbound on public roads. Indiana state law requires that vehicles parked on public right of way be moved every 72 hours. Vehicles that have not been moved will be towed by Hammond police and the …
Mayor McDermott comments on “Super Bowl Blizzard” snow removal efforts
Over the past couple of days, I’ve received dozens of complaints about the condition of Hammond streets following the Super Bowl Blizzard. Many of these complaints were professionally written, legitimate and courteous. Most, however, were not. They were mean spirited attacks against the integrity and work ethic of Hammond’s Public Works employees and about my lack of ability to lead …
Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Accepting Applications
The Hammond Academy of Science and Technology will hold the incoming 6th grade lottery on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 6 p.m. at the school. The application deadline for the 6th grade lottery was January 30, 2014. In addition, HAST is accepting applications for grades 9-11. Interested parents and students are encouraged to contact the school directly for inquiries for …