Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City’s Department of Planning and Development have released a new and vibrant RFP for an important downtown Hammond site. The City of Hammond is requesting proposals for a brand new multi-use residential building that would house 200+ units, with retail and commercial on the ground level, complimenting a new active and welcoming plaza …
Coach’s Corner Denied Renewal of Liquor License
The Lake County Liquor Board today unanimously denied the renewal of Coach’s Corner liquor license. The embattled Hessville bar faced remonstrators including the City of Hammond, the Hammond Police Department, Councilwoman Janet Venecz, 6th District Councilman Scott Rakos and others. Since a murder that occurred in the parking lot of the bar on November 24th, the bar has been under …
Applications for Funding Available
Applications for 2020 funding through the City’s Charitable Gaming Fund are now available from the Mayor’s Office at Hammond City Hall. A fund is available to local not-for-profit organizations who can demonstrate that their project, activities and services provide direct benefit to the citizens of Hammond. The fund and application process is overseen by the Charitable Gaming Advisory Committee, which …
Hammond Initiative to Help Flood Victims
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. in conjunction with the Hammond Sanitary District is pleased to announce an initiative for a Household Flood Protection Program to assist Hammond homeowners with a plan for remediation of flooding within their homes. The Hammond Sanitary District has allotted up to $1,000 to each homeowner who is qualified, to assist them with various measures …
Garbage pickup will be one day late for holidays
The Sanitation Department will NOT be working on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in observance of the Christmas holiday and also Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 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 28, 2019, and Saturday, January 4, 2020 to …
Annual MLK Candlelight March & Celebration
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, Inc. and Hammond’s Department of Planning & Development invite the public to attend a candlelight march to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20, 2020. This year’s march begins with a 6:30am ribbon-cutting to dedicate Hammond’s new Freedom Plaza, located at Tapper …
Census Holiday Fun Fair
Mayor McDermott Announces 2020 “Mayor’s Night Out” Schedule
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce the Mayor’s Night Out schedule for 2020. The Mayor’s Night Out program is an open public forum that allows the residents of Hammond access to the Mayor and a representative from each city department to discuss Hammond’s current events. Be sure and mark your calendars to join us for this very …
Garbage pick-up delays in observance of Thanksgiving
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, November 28, 2019, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday through Wednesday pick-ups will be as scheduled. Thursday and Friday scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Friday, November 29th, and also on Saturday, November 30th.
Final Master Plan with Jeff Speck and Associates
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Economic Development Department invite you to the last presentation of Jeff Speck and Associates, where they will present their Final Master Plan of Downtown Hammond on Wednesday, November 20th at the Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Avenue, from 6pm to 7:30pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm, with light refreshments in the lobby. On this …