Hammond Port Authority to Rename Hammond Marina in Honor of Former Mayor Thomas McDermott, Sr. The City of Hammond and the Hammond Port Authority announced that the Hammond Marina, home of the Horseshoe Casino and one of the most popular stops on the Great Lakes would be rededicated next week to honor former mayor, Thomas M. McDermott, Sr. “If it …
The City of Hammond, Department of Community Development is in the process of preparing its 2024-2025 budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Housing and Development Organization (CHDO). Applications will be available beginning October 2, 2023. Application must be completed and return to the Department of Community Development, 5925 Calumet Ave, Suite #314, Hammond, …
As the cleanup from the September 17, 2023 rain event starts to wind down and homeowners take stock of damage, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. has been informed by State Representative Carolyn Jackson, Indiana House District 1, that she has contacted Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office regarding the flooding in parts of Hammond on September 17. Representative Jackson has requested …
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission is currently soliciting statements of qualifications for Professional Services. AppraiserEnvironmental ConsultantFinancial ConsultantHousings Services ConsultantHUD/IDIS ConsultantHammond Redevelopment Commission Attorney All submissions must include documentation of professional training, experience, references, professional certifications and schedule of fees. Interested businesses are asked to deliver five (5) copies of the proposal in a sealed and clearly endorsed envelop to the Hammond …
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, the City of Hammond and surrounding communities experienced a significant rain event that caused over 160 homes to experience basement backups in Hammond. The Hammond Sanitary District continues to monitor and record data from the event so that all information regarding the extent of the storm can be documented. “I know many residents are frustrated …
On September 16, 2023, a construction crew working in the area of the vacated Clark High School football field damaged a 36” concrete transmission water main, causing immediate and significant water loss. Hammond Water Works crews arrived on scene right away; however, a specialized outside agency has been employed to complete the repair because specialized equipment is required. We anticipate …
Please take notice that the Capital Improvement Board, City ofHammond, Indiana, has rescheduled their meeting from Monday, September 4, 2023 to Tuesday, September 5, 2023, due to the holiday. The Work Study will be held at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Hammond Common Council Chambers, Room 209, Second Floor, …
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage and scheduled recycling pick-ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Beginning Monday, August 28, 2023, the Indiana Department of Transportation will temporarily close the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Summer Street for utility relocations and road reconstruction for 60 days as part of the Summer Street Reconstruction Project. Motorists should consider using Calumet Avenue or Indianapolis Blvd when travelling north or south. Drivers traveling east and west should consider using …
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott has announced that due to the extreme heat expected this week the City of Hammond will utilize all park department buildings as cooling centers. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours if necessary, to cool down from temperatures that are predicted to remain high through Thursday. “I call on residents to check in on …
