Hammond Police Department Now Hiring


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, News

COMPETITIVE CAREER SALARY INCREASES: PROBATIONARY PAY $52,025 INCREASES TO $63,867 AFTER FIRST YEAR LEADING RETIREMENT SALARY SPECIALTY PAY, LONGEVITY PAY, HOLIDAY PAY, WELLNESS PAY, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL, UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT, RESIDENCY BONUS SUBSTANTIAL VACATION TIME GENEROUS SICK POLICY 14 HOLIDAYS PER YEAR ELIGIBLE FOR POST-RETIREMENT CITY OF HAMMOND HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION AFTER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE PATROL, TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, GANGS, NARCOTICS, …

Hammond Offers First Bicycle Repair Station


CATEGORY: News

Due to a gift from the United Citizens Association, Inc. (UCA), users of Hammond’s growing system of bicycle trails can now inflate tires, make adjustments and even repairs. The DERO Fix it Station is located along the Wolf Lake Trail near the guardhouse. DERO Fix it Stations includes all the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from …

Zoning Division

ContactHammond City Hall, Room G35 5925 Calumet Avenue (map) Hammond, IN 46320 Phone: 219-853-6397 x3 Email: Click hereOffice HoursMonday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmZoning AdministrationThe Zoning Ordinance and its associated Zoning Map define the specific categories or districts where residential, commercial, industrial and other types of land uses are allowed to be located. The document provides the details of what can be …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Protective Measures Being Taken in South Robertsdale Area Waterways


CATEGORY: Hammond Port Authority, Mayor's Office, News, Sanitary District

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced that protective measures are being taken in the south Robertsdale area waterways to protect our natural resources and quality of life in our community. Wolf LakeResidents using the recreation facilities at Wolf Lake Memorial Park may have noticed that a protective water boom has been placed near the stormwater outfall at the Hammond …

New citizens look forward to becoming fabric of America


CATEGORY: News

July 04, 2014 – Ed Bierschenk On a crisp summer day with the sun glistening off Wolf Lake behind them, 50 new citizens were welcomed into the United States during a Fourth of July naturalization ceremony. “Proud,” was the word 19-year-old Ricardo Valdovinos of Portage used to describe his feelings about his mother, Maria Teresa, 45, becoming a U.S. citizen. …

Railroad repair center and warehouses could provide more than 200 jobs in Hammond


CATEGORY: News

November 20, 2014 – Ed Bierschenk In the next year, the first phase of a project that could ultimately provide more than 200 jobs could be built within a 155-acre parcel in the East Gibson Yard Development Area of Hammond. ThruPort Intermodal, LLC, is proposing to develop the land for a railroad car repair and maintenance facility and distribution center. …

Streets Department

Contact601 Conkey Street (map) Hammond, IN 46324 Phone: 219-853-6433 / 219-853-6432 Fax: 219-853-6353 Email: Click hereOffice HoursOffice: Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm Operations: Monday through Friday 6:00am – 2:30pmDirectorFelix D. GonzalezDeputy DirectorRhonda DowdThe responsibilities of the Streets Department are the maintenance of all streets and alleys within the City. The Street Dept. picks up miscellaneous junk and debris in alleys …

Annual Easter Egg Hunt


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoAmerican Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, Hammond Parks & Recreation, and the Hammond Parks Foundation invite you to attend our 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.Where:Hessville Park 173rd & Kennedy Avenue Hammond, INWhen:Sunday, March 25, 2018 @ 12:00 noonAges 1-14 Bring your bags/baskets to fill with candy.Don’t forget pictures with the Easter Bunny!Call AVMRA Events Coordinators Lisa or Wildflower at (219) 588-7709 with …

Brewpub may be set up shop at Hammond’s Oxbow Landing


CATEGORY: News

November 18, 2014 – Ed Bierschen By August or September, Dave* Toth is hoping visitors will be able to sip a craft beer at a new microbrewery and restaurant being opened by Toth and his two partners at the Oxbow Landing development. The Munster resident estimates about 15-17 people will be employed by Byways Brewing in the beginning. Based on …