The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 25th, 2015, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage and scheduled recycling pick-ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, May 30th 2015.
City of Hammond announces Festival of the Lakes main stage line up
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 12th annual Festival of the Lakes music talent lineup for the main stage at Wolf Lake Memorial Park Pavilion, 2434 S. Calumet Avenue: Wednesday, July 15 Headline acts: Alien Ant Farm, Hoobastank & P.O.D. Thursday, July 16 Opening Act: High Noon Headline act: The Charlie …
“Drinkin’ Singin’ Swingin’ Party” with the Rat Pack at the Pav
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that Drinkin’ Singin’ Swingin’ will make its Pav debut on Saturday, June 27th. Head out to The Pav to celebrate what would have been Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. Although Frank’s birthday is December 12, there’s no reason to wait to celebrate! Get your tickets now for …
Illinois-Based Industrial Supply Distributor Selects Hammond For Operations Hub
After standing empty for several years, the former IFI building at 651 Conkey Street will have a new owner. Root Brothers Manufacturing and Supply Company is expanding their main operations to Hammond. The 88 year old company will centralize their National Distribution Center to the 86,000 square foot building. Root Brothers is a full line MRO supplier and services Government, …
Hammond celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Come out to celebrate Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.s 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 2 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave. This event offers a full night of entertainment as well as feature performances by Ballet Folklorico Yolotzin and Mariachis Imperial Azteca and the band Together. The ticket …
GOHAMMOND.TV LIVE BROADCAST OF MAYORAL DEBATE DENIED
The League of Women Voters of the Calumet Area informed GoHammond.tv over the weekend that it would not be allowed to live stream the scheduled mayoral debate that is currently scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2015. GoHammond.tv had previously planned to air the debate live so that all Hammond residents could view the debate over the internet. This decision by …
McDermott Names Juan Serrano as New 2nd District Supervisor
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Juan Serrano has been named 2nd District Supervisor for the City of Hammond Public Works Department. Mr. Serrrano has worked with the City in the Sanitation Department for 36 years. He worked his way up to Foreman in 1999 to General Foreman in 2004. As a supervisor, Juan will be responsible for organizing and …
Hammond Sanitary District Publishes Draft Long Term Control Plan
The Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) to mitigate CSOs is a revision to HSD’s original plan submitted to IDEM in 1997 and is being conducted pursuant to requirements under the federal Clean Water Act. The revised plan assumes that the Hammond Sanitary District is providing wastewater treatment services for the current customer communities of the City of Whiting, the Town …
Vendors sought for Hammond’s Annual Indoor Garage Sale
Vendor applications are being accepted for the Jean Shepherd Community Centers annual Indoor Garage Sale. The sale is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Booth spaces are $25. Interested vendors can fill out an application at the JSCC, or call (219) 554-0155 for more information.
Hammond Restaurant Boasts Success
A formerly vacant commercial development has become home to the Region’s highest performing Buffalo Wild Wings. Buffalo Wild Wings located at 2942 Carlson Drive, Hammond, IN has done a phenomenal job maintaining its high revenues. The company has been operational for only three months, but already is on track to becoming a high sales grossing store. The restaurant is located …