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 …

Festival of the Lakes Carnival Mega Pass Now On Sale!


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 15th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, in person at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., Monday – Friday from …

Public Hearings on NIRDA Consideration of Establishing Transit Development Districts


CATEGORY: Public Notices

Notice is hereby given that the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (“RDA”) will hold two public hearings both of which commencing at 10:00 am (local time) on June 9, 2022 and July 14, 2022, at the Purdue Technology Center, 9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, Indiana 46307. Both hearings will convene pursuant to IC 36-7.5-4.5-17 so as to provide information and …

Downtown

Artist Renderings of Downtown HammondHohman SquareHammond (Aerial View)Arts AlleyHohman AvenueAngle ParkRussell StreetRecent Studies and Panels in Downtown HammondArtspace Hammond Feasibility Report.pdfULI Panel Final Presentation.pdfFinal Downtown Hammond Master Plan.pdfFinal Presentation:  Final Master Plan with Jeff Speck and Laurie Volk@ Towle theater 11/20/19Jeff Speck presents the Final Downtown Hammond Master Plan (video)Executive Summary: An Analysis of Residential Market Potential.pdfSecond Presentation: Jeff Speck’s …

Festival of the Lakes Carnival Mega Pass Now On Sale!


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 14th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, in person at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., Monday Friday from 8:30am …

Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities

ContactHammond City Hall, Room 3155925 Calumet Avenue (map)Hammond, IN 46320Phone: 219-853-6508, Ext8Fax: 219-853-6334Email: rangelc@gohammond.com Office HoursMonday through Friday8:00am – 4:00pm Mission StatementThe Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities exists for two purposes. It provides guidance to the City of Hammond in matters concerning disabilities, and it works with other Hammond organizations to link services to individuals with disabilities. The majority of Commission …

Economic Development Commission SPECIAL Meeting


CATEGORY: Public Notices

The Hammond Economic Development Commission meeting will be held at 9:00am Monday, March 21, 2022 at Hammond City Hall, Council Chambers at 5925 Calumet Avenue 2nd Floor, Room 209, Hammond, IN 46320. If any member of the public wishes to attend the meeting electronically, the meeting will be available on Zom, which can be accessed for free on the internet …

Lil Wayne Ticket Giveaway


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Festival of the Lakes are excited to announce the Lil Wayne Free General Admission ticket giveaway to Hammond residents only. The giveaway will take place on Saturday, June 24th, 9:00am at the Hammond Civic Center located at 5925 Sohl Avenue, Hammond.  Proof of Hammond residency is required. You must provide a valid driver’s license or state issued ID. …