Employment

Come join one of the oldest, aggressive, and most diverse fire departments in Northwest Indiana!Enjoy Great benefits such as: Certification Pay Wellness Bonus Uniform allowance Educational reimbursement Longevity pay Plus a generous residency bonus!! Experience the advantage of one of the state’s top pension programs!Upon completing 15 years of service, you gain eligibility for exceptional post-retirement benefits.*To be eligible for …

Department Info & Links

StaffRonald L. Novak, Director – novakr@gohammond.com Debra Malone, Chief Engineer – maloned@gohammond.comEngineersEngineers write permits, perform inspections, enforce regulations, and take complaints pertaining to major industrial air pollution sources. Thomas Nyhan, Engineer – nyhant@gohammond.comNewsLake County achieves attainment with EPA’s standard for sulfur dioxide. For further information, go to the following link: Indiana Department of Environmental ManagementSpecial ProgramsThere are no special programs at …

WHAM! ride rolls this weekend


CATEGORY: News

July 30, 2014 – Times Staff The third annual WHAM! After Midnight Ride returns Saturday and Sunday. The ride begins at midnight Saturday at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake and traverses the communities, parks and new bike paths of Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting before ending back at the pavilion. Bicyclists can choose between a relaxing, 30-mile long route or …

Hammond Proposes City Budget for 2021


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. presented the City of Hammond’s 2021 Budget to the City Council Tuesday evening, explaining to the body that the City has so far weathered 2020 better than expected by being careful with its spending and eliminating jobs due to retirement and attrition. The City of Hammond Civil Budget 2021 reflects at total levy of …

Office of Economic Development

ContactHammond City Hall, Room 328 5925 Calumet Avenue (map) Hammond, IN 46320 Phone: 219-853-6508 Fax: 219-853-6334 Email: Click hereOffice HoursMonday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmWe’re on FacebookDirectorJuan J. MorenoThe City of Hammond’s Economic Development Department is dedicated to promoting a healthy economy and strong community. Our goals are to enhance the economic strength of the City of Hammond by recruiting new …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, October 6, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. In-Person at the Hammond Civic Center in the Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond 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/87515191543?pwd=Q2NHNW5wWlJuSnc0RnhXK1N3UGsvQT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 …

City Seeks Proposals for “Rimbach Square” Project


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News, Planning and Development, Public Notices, Speck

The City of Hammond and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission have released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Rimbach Square” in Downtown Hammond. This 3 acre vacant lot is available now for mixed-use residential, right in the heart of Hammond’s downtown urban core. “Along with our Hohman Avenue improvements to make downtown more walkable and welcoming and our landmark downtown …

PUC College of Nursing gains elite national recognition


CATEGORY: News

October 06, 2014 – Times Staff Purdue University Calumet’s College of Nursing received one of nursing education’s elite recognitions last month when it was named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing. PUC is among six nursing programs to receive the honor at the NLN’s annual Education Summit and Banquet in Phoenix, Ariz., along with Clemson, Ohio …

Register for the 2015 Wham Ride Today


CATEGORY: Events

WHAM IS BACK! Register for the 2015 Wham Ride Today Registration for this year’s Wham Ride is live. Register online now. In the area? Register in person at the Hammond Marina or Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake. We’re back with more fun and more trails. Still just $25! Wham will again offer a long and short route option along …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, October 20, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. In-Person at the Hammond Civic Center in the Board Room at 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond 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/87515191543?pwd=Q2NHNW5wWlJuSnc0RnhXK1N3UGsvQT09 Meeting ID: 875 1519 1543 …