16th Annual Hammond Job Fair


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 11am to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue in Hammond, IN. This event is instrumental in addressing the employment needs of the residents of the …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Update to George Lake/Whiting Metals Air Quality Issue


CATEGORY: Environmental Management, Mayor's Office, News

The Hammond Department of Environmental Management (HDEM) has been closely following the air sampling results for lead from the air monitoring site located at the Hammond Sanitary District Pump Station which is near the intersection of Indianapolis Boulevard and Lakeview Street. The most recent air sampling results show an average lead reading of 0.091 ug/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter of …

South Shore Roller Girls Set to Open Season in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation welcome the South Shore Roller Girls back to Hammond as they open their season at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, March 30. The South Shore Roller Girls will take on the Rockford Rage Roller Derby at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue in Hammond. The doors open ...
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Discusses Environmental Issues with State Officials


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced that on February 22, 2019, he initiated a conference call with representatives of Governor Holcomb’s office, the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and members of the Commissioner’s staff to discuss the status and steps being taken to address two important issues facing the City of Hammond and its residents. …

College Bound Application Deadline Approaching


CATEGORY: College Bound, News

With the end of the school year approaching, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. would like to remind all returning college students and high school seniors to apply for the College Bound Scholarship Program. This Program provides eligible students with up to $10,500 per year toward tuition at the accredited college or university of their choice located in Indiana. The …

33rd Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet


CATEGORY: Events

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will honor seven individuals from the city’s proud athletic past during its 33rd annual induction dinner program, Tuesday, March 12 at the Hammond Civic Center. The inductees are: 2000s decade Clark High School/Chicago State University baseball player Albert Carpen 1990s Clark/MacMurray (IL) College football player Dan Hernandez 1990s Hammond High/Vincennes University/Indiana State University track ...

Hammond Sportsplex to Host House Youth Volleyball League


CATEGORY: Events, Sportsplex

DetailsThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a House Youth Volleyball League beginning Thursday, March 7, 2019, for children ages 10-15 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Finally, a league that is affordable for kids that want to learn to play volley or play volleyball for fun without all of the pressure of tryouts and travel. All practices and games will be …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Kids Volleyball Camp


CATEGORY: Events, Sportsplex

DetailsThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Youth Volleyball Camp on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm for children ages 5-15. Registrations will be taken at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office until March 25. Space is limited. The fee is $25 per child. …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott reschedules February Mayor’s Night Out


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 27, 2019 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District due to a scheduling conflict. The new date will be Wednesday, August 7th at Purdue University Northwest from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. The Mayor’s Night Out Program was initiated by Mayor McDermott in 2004 when it was originally called The Mayor’s Night …

Diseased Trees Removed from Harrison Park


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Parks Department

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott has announced that due to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer insect that is devastating ash trees throughout the country, the City of Hammond Parks and Recreation Department has started on tree removal of the dead and dying ash trees at Harrison Park (Hohman Ave. and Waltham St.). This insect will have a large …