Mayor McDermott Answers Seven Questions that Clarify Hammond’s Position on the South Shore Expansion
Mayor McDermott Announces “Academy Bound” Scholarship Program
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr is proud to announce a new scholarship program Academy Bound which will allow approved applicants the opportunity to attend the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (NILEA) free of charge. This program is designed to give pre-qualified Hammond residents a “fast track option” to become a police officer in the City of Hammond. Hammond residents, …
Consolidation Plans for Hammond City and Lake Superior Courts
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that on January 9, 2017 the Hammond City Council voted and he approved an ordinance to consolidate the Hammond City Court with Lake Superior Court in a cost cutting move. Under the terms of the approved ordinance, Hammond City Court will cease to operate as of January 1, 2019. The City of …
No garbage pickup on July 4th
The Sanitation Department will not be working Tuesday, July 4th, 2017, in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Tuesday through Friday garbage pickup will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, July 8th, 2017.
6th Annual WHAM! Midnight Bike Ride
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the WHAM After Midnight Bike Ride. Bring out your 2-wheelers, tricycles, or unicycles and enjoy a ride through Hammond, Whiting, Highland, and Munster’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets. WHAM is scheduled to roll on Saturday, August 5th into Sunday, August 6th. …
Hammond Fire Department 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 a …
July 4th Celebration at Wolf Lake
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Wolf Lake. The annual Naturalization Ceremony will begin July 4th at 5:00pm at The Pav. The Bill Porter Orchestra is guaranteed to put you in a patriotic mood when they perform after the ceremony’s completion (approximately …
Mayor McDermott Signs Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Ordinance
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces his signing of Ordinance 9377 amending section 34.231 of the Hammond Municipal Code pertaining to the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity to the powers and duties of the Hammond Human Relations Commission. This amendment was sponsored by Councilwoman at Large, Janet Venecz. Under section 34.321 (A) The Commission is to: (1) …
Festival of the Lakes hosts Polka Party
The 14th Annual Festival of the Lakes invites all polka enthusiasts to stop by when it hosts its popular Polka Party on Sunday, July 23. Musical guest The Music Company will bring a traditional Polish sound to accompany an afternoon of great food and dancing. Since 1969, The Music Company has been entertaining people throughout Chicagoland. Featuring a variety of …