PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Program Year 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is available for review and comment. A copy of the report can be viewed online as well. The PY2022 Consolidated …
Hammond Awarded $7M Federal Grant for Railroad Overpass
The City of Hammond is the recipient of a $7 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant that will support construction of a new railroad overpass and eliminate two conflict points where local roads intersect with railroad tracks. The funded infrastructure improvement effort, known as the Governor’s Parkway Railroad Overpass Project, is targeted at providing a safe, efficient crossing where train …
Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Juneteenth
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.
Hammond Fire Chief Reminds Residents of State Fireworks Laws
The Hammond Fire Department would like to remind Hammond residents of Indiana fireworks laws during the July 4th holiday season. Fireworks can be purchased only by persons 18 years of age or older. Locations where fireworks may be discharged: On the user’s property; On the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks on that property; At …
Lil Wayne Ticket Giveaway
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Festival of the Lakes are excited to announce the Lil Wayne Free General Admission ticket giveaway to Hammond residents only. The giveaway will take place on Saturday, June 24th, 9:00am at the Hammond Civic Center located at 5925 Sohl Avenue, Hammond. Proof of Hammond residency is required. You must provide a valid driver’s license or state issued ID. …
Hohman Avenue Temporary Road Closure
Beginning Friday, June 2, 2023, Rieth-Riley Construction Company will be closing Hohman Avenue between Sibley Street and Russell Street until approximately August 11, 2023 in the next phase of the reconstruction of Hohman Avenue. Sibley Avenue will be open to car traffic only. Trucks will continue to be prohibited on Hohman south of Michigan and Sibley east of Stateline during …
City Seeks Partners for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grant
The City of Hammond, Indiana is soliciting business partners for application to the US Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program by June 7, 2023. Offerings are being received by the Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety until 4:00 pm Central Time. The application seeks to construct at least six (6) new rapid charging electric …
Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Memorial Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 29, 2023, 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, June 3, 2023.
Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period
Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan that describes the resources available and the proposed use of those resources to meet the community development, affordable housing, and homeless priority needs of the City. A summary of resources and expected uses is provided below. …