Hammond Marina Seeks Summer Lifeguards


CATEGORY: Hammond Port Authority, News

InfoThe Hammond Port Authority/Hammond Marina is looking for summertime lifeguards (Memorial Day through Labor Day).Applicants with current American Red Cross lifeguard, first aid and cpr certifications preferred. (if not, you must be enrolled to complete a lifeguard/first aid/cpr course by June 1st}The Hammond Port Authority will train qualified applicants in open water rescue.For further information and applications contact: The Hammond …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Announces Creation of “Medic Bound” EMT Program


CATEGORY: Fire Department, Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced a new proposal for Hammond residents who are looking for an opportunity to fulfill their dream of becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT but can’t financially afford the expense. Currently, the City of Hammond has 155 firefighting personnel all trained in paramedics/EMTs. However, with longevity, many firefighters will soon be retiring and replacements will be …

Hammond College Bound Scholarship Program benefits local families


CATEGORY: College Bound, Mayor's Office, News

Hammond’s College Bound Scholarship Program has saved city families hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition. Rob Jakubielski, who lives with his wife Monique and their three children in the Robertsdale section of Hammond, estimates that over the next eight to ten years the program will save his family $130,000. “That is a home in Hammond,” Jakubielski says. Jakubielski’s daughter …

PUBLIC NOTICE of the ANNUAL C.A.P.E.R


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Program Year 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is available for review and comment. A copy of the report can be viewed online as well. The PY2022 Consolidated …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, May 19, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com   Call the Regular …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, June 2, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Board Room @ Hammond Civic Center and Online Via Zoom   Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996 Public Comment may be …

City Hall Elevator Under Repair


CATEGORY: Featured, News

If you are visiting City Hall between August 1st and October 31st, 2023, the elevator serving the ground floor will be undergoing repairs and not available for use. The elevator on the first floor of city hall continues to be fully operational and can reach the second and third floors of the building. If you require accommodations while the elevator …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, June 16, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. Online Via Zoom   Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87515191543?pwd=Q2NHNW5wWlJuSnc0RnhXK1N3UGsvQT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, July 7, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. Online Via Zoom   Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87515191543?pwd=Q2NHNW5wWlJuSnc0RnhXK1N3UGsvQT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 Passcode: 648259 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com …