Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced a new proposal for Hammond residents who are looking for an opportunity to fulfill their dream of becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT but can’t financially afford the expense. Currently, the City of Hammond has 155 firefighting personnel all trained in paramedics/EMTs. However, with longevity, many firefighters will soon be retiring and replacements will be …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that due to the extreme heat expected this week, the City of Hammond has identified buildings as cooling centers, including: The Jean Shepherd Center and the Lost Marsh Golf Course Clubhouse. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours if necessary to cool down from temperatures that are predicted to remain …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. welcomes twelve new firefighters to the Hammond Fire Department today during a swearing-in ceremony at the Hammond Sportsplex. Mayor McDermott and Fire Chief Jeffrey Smith recited the “Oath of Office” and issued the recruits their fire department badges. Eight of the twelve firefighters have previous experience coming from various Fire Departments in Whiting, East …
Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Mark Heintz, Hammond Parks and Recreation, 3rd District Councilman Barry Tyler, and the Hammond Board of Park Commissioners as they dedicate the new playground and interactive water feature at Martin Luther King Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! It’s going to be a hot …
MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Community Room at 5:15 p.m. Hammond Sportsplex – 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard Call the Regular Meeting to Order Roll Call Agenda Minutes from Previous Meeting Register of Claims Facility Use Agreements Civic Center Sportsplex Business None Commissioner Comments Public Comment Schedule of next meeting – July 15, 2020 at …
The Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Little Kickers Youth 4v4 League this summer. Beat the ever-changing weather and improve your skills rapidly with the ultimate skill test! More touches on the ball equals growth. League starting date is July 21. There will be 2 co-ed divisions: Pee Wee 5 & 6 year olds and Junior 7 & 8 year olds. …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the League of American Bicyclists has designated the City of Hammond as a Bicycle Friendly Community. This designation is awarded only to communities with strong commitments to bicycling and is a recognition of the years of work and effort to make Hammond a destination for bicycling enthusiasts. The highly coveted distinction has …
