Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. congratulates Hammond resident David Innes on his appointment to the Lake County Liquor Board. Mr. Innes is Lake County’s appointment to the board and was selected by Lake County Council Member David Hamm. Mr. Innes is a long-time resident of Hammond and a big proponent of volunteerism. He has been a referee for ARW …
Hammond’s Blue Net Catches Another
Hammond’s Blue Net license plate reader system (LPR) helped catch a robbery suspect driving a vehicle without a license plate to read. And it’s not just the technology. It’s the Hammond Police officers who have taken great initiative to be creative with the technology. So creative that they don’t even need a license plate to locate a suspect vehicle. On …
City of Hammond to Assist in Funding GPTC’s Lakeshore South Route
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced today that the City of Hammond has committed to providing a one-time amount of $50,000 to assist the Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC). The Town of Merrillville had already agreed to donate a similar amount. The Lake County Government has proudly donated $150,000 towards GPTC. The monies from the City of Hammond, coupled …
Mayor McDermott Announces 2018 “Mayor’s Night Out” Schedule
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2018. The Mayor’s Night Out program is an open public forum that allows the residents of Hammond access to the Mayor and a representative from each city department to discuss Hammond’s current events. Be sure and mark your calendars to join us for this very …
Orak Shrine Circus Returns to Hammond
Garbage pick-up delays in observance of Thanksgiving
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, November 23, 2017, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday through Wednesday pick-ups will be as scheduled. Thursday and Friday scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Friday, November 24th, and also on Saturday, November 25th.
Ribbon Cutting at New Forsythe Park Dog Park
Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Dog Park at Forsythe Park (across from the pavilion). The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 8th at 4:00pm Be sure to bring your canine friends with you.
Garbage pick-up will be one day late in observance of Veterans Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Friday, November 10, 2017 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Fridays scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. The Sanitation Department will be working on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Lear Corporation Groundbreaking
Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Lear Corporation officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, November 1st at 3:00pm for the new Lear manufacturing plant to be located at 2204 Michigan Street, Hammond.
LPR Cameras Instrumental in Capturing Robbery Suspect
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr is pleased to announce that the new LPR system, dubbed Hammond Blue Net, was instrumental in identifying a vehicle in connection with multiple home invasions and robberies in both Hammond and Lansing. The information led the Hammond Police to the identification and capture of a suspect who is currently in custody pending charges. The …