Janet Venecz, Councilwoman-at-large and President of Hammond Community Watch is proud to announce that the City of Hammond has been selected as a National Award Winner for its outstanding participation in the 33rd Annual National Night Out. The award is presented by the National Association of Town Watch, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live …
Annual MLK Candlelight March & Celebration
Mayor McDermott Responds to Governor Pence’s Appointment of Hammond City Court Judge
Hammond resident and acting Hammond City Court Judge Gerald Kray has been doing a professional and competent job acting as Hammond City Court Judge since the sudden passing of Hammond’s elected Judge Jeffery Harkin. Nonetheless, Hammond City Officials learned from the media today that the Chairwoman of the St. John Republican Party, Amy Jorgensen, has been selected by Indiana’s outgoing …
Historic Hammond Locomotive Finds a New Home
Garbage pickup will be one day late for Thanksgiving
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, November 24, 2016, 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 25th, and also on Saturday, November 26th.
Sanitary District, Griffith Reach Agreement on Sewer Contract
The Hammond Sanitary District (HSD) and the Town of Griffith (Griffith) today reached a binding agreement for sanitary sewer services and fees following protracted litigation and negotiations. “I’m pleased that the Sanitary District and the Town have finally come to mutual agreement over past and current sewer fees and a way forward in achieving clean water for our communities,” said …
Aerial Views from the 2016 Veterans Day Parade
The 2016 Hammond Veterans Day Parade took place on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Mayor McDermott Announces 2017 “Mayor’s Night Out” Schedule
Civic Center Renovations Begin
In celebration of the 80th year anniversary of the Hammond Civic Center in 2017, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has authorized renovations to the iconic building. Remodel work has already begun on the two concession stands inside the arena. Other improvements coming soon to the building at 5825 Sohl Ave. include new gymnasium bleachers, new scoreboards, gym floor refinishing, new …
Garbage pick-up will be one day late in observance of Veterans Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Friday, November 11, 2016 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 12, 2016.