Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is proud to announce that Hammond’s housing market is trending upwards. In 2017, 42% of houses were sold within the first 30 days and 26% within first 60 days receiving 98% and 96% of listing price respectively. In the last five years, the median selling price in Hammond has increased by $32,500 and the number …
Applicants Sought for Hammond Police Academy Bound Sponsorship Program
Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond Police Department are seeking applicants for the new Hammond Academy Bound sponsorship program. The program sponsors Hammond residents wishing to become Hammond Police Officers. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, March 19th through Thursday, March 29th in the Chief’s office at the Hammond Police Department located at 509 Douglas Street in …
Garbage Pickup Will Be One Day Late in Observance of Presidents’ Day
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, February 19, 2018, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-ups will be one day late the week of February 19th – 23rd.
Hammond City Offices Closed Due to the Weather
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that due to the inclement weather all non-emergency offices will be closed, which includes City Hall, Clerks office. Court, Hammond Port Authority, Hammond Water and Sanitary District. The Mayor’s office, public works and police department will be open answering phones. Public Works has been out since Thursday plowing and salting roads. There are …
IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2018 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday, February 27; Friday, March 2; and Saturday, March 3. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, February 27: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the games start …
Retired Hammond City Engineer, Stan Dostatni Passes Away
It is with great sadness to report that Stan Dostatni, City Engineer for forty years, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 4th. Stan leaves behind his wife Nancy, son Mike, daughter Becky and his sister Sandi. Stan was quick with a smile and kind word which left an impact on everyone he met. His vast knowledge made him the go-to …