Hammond City Offices Closed Due to the Weather


CATEGORY: News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that due to the inclement weather all non-emergency offices will be closed, which includes City Hall, Clerks office. Court, Hammond Port Authority, Hammond Water and Sanitary District.  The Mayor’s office, public works and police department will be open answering phones. Public Works has been out since Thursday plowing and salting roads.  There are …

Retired Hammond city engineer Stan Dostatni

Retired Hammond City Engineer, Stan Dostatni Passes Away


CATEGORY: Engineering, Mayor's Office, News

It is with great sadness to report that Stan Dostatni, City Engineer for forty years, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 4th. Stan leaves behind his wife Nancy, son Mike, daughter Becky and his sister Sandi. Stan was quick with a smile and kind word which left an impact on everyone he met. His vast knowledge made him the go-to …

Hammond’s Pulaski Park Ice Rink Now Open


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite all area residents to join us for winter fun at Hammond’s Pulaski Park Ice Rink and Warming Center located at 137th Street and Sheffield Avenue. Admission is free. Bring your own skates and dress for the weather! Current Schedule: Jan. 3 9am-9pm Jan. 4 9am-9pm Jan. 5 9am-9pm Jan. …

Hammond Sanitation Department

Garbage pickup will be one day late for holidays


CATEGORY: News, Sanitation Department

The Sanitation Department will NOT be working on Monday, December 25, 2017, in observance of the Christmas holiday and also Monday, January 1, 2018, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Monday through Friday garbage pick-ups for both weeks will be one day late. Our crews WILL be working on Saturday, December 30, 2017, and Saturday, January 6, 2018 to …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Robertsdale Residents To Find More Flood Insurance Relief


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are thrilled to announce that our appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been granted for additional flood relief in the Robertsdale section of Hammond. While a public comment period remains, residents in the Robertsdale area should expect to see flood insurance relief on or about May 4, …

Chicago Street Reconstruction Delayed


CATEGORY: News

The City of Hammond regrets to inform its residents and visitors that the Chicago Street Reconstruction project between Calumet and Columbia will remain closed to through traffic through the winter. Local traffic will be allowed to park in parking spaces and be provided limited access to the roadway during that period but will not be allowed direct access to Calumet …

Pulaski Park Senior Center Opens December 5th


CATEGORY: News

The Hammond Senior Center at Pulaski Park in North Hammond celebrates its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting December 5, at 1:00pm. Every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Dec. 5 and Dec. 7, from 9:00am to 3:00pm you are invited to gather with friends and enjoy a variety of activities, including cards & bunco (Tuesdays 1:00-3:00), and chair aerobics (Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am), …

Hammond Resident David Innes Appointed to the Lake County Liquor Board


CATEGORY: News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. congratulates Hammond resident David Innes on his appointment to the Lake County Liquor Board. Mr. Innes is Lake County’s appointment to the board and was selected by Lake County Council Member David Hamm. Mr. Innes is a long-time resident of Hammond and a big proponent of volunteerism. He has been a referee for ARW …