Hammond Announces NFL 100 Original Towns Combine Partner


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is pleased to announce that the Hammond Sportsplex is teaming up with Empowering Athletes For Life to host a combine during the NFL100 Centennial Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex on April 27th. The combine will be open to kids from 6th grade through 12th and take place from 2pm – 5pm. Shane Lawson, Certified …

Hammond, Indiana Beach To Go Clothing Optional


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Releases Nude Beach UpdateMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. wishes to comment on the press release below regarding nude/clothes optional beaches in Hammond. There have been strong opinions both in favor and opposed to the idea of the European style of sunbathing at Hammond beaches. After much research and hours of debate, Mayor McDermott has decided to….April Fool’s the project. …

NFL to Honor Hammond As One of Its ‘Original Towns’ During ‘NFL100’ Centennial Celebration


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

When the Hammond Pros took the field as one of the original NFL Teams, not many people knew what the NFL would become over the next 100 years. Now, nearly 100 years after the National Football League was born in Canton, Ohio, the NFL is celebrating the 13 communities, including Hammond, that were home to the teams in its inaugural …

Hammond’s 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoSponsored by Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, and Pepsi Beverages Company. When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 5:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 Food served by El Gran Taco Mexican Grill (from 5:00pm – 8:00pm). Entertainment by: Mariachi Sirenas Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana Together All tickets include food for …

Hammond Police Department among first in the State to Join ‘Neighbors’ App by Ring


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond announce that the Hammond Police Department is among the first law enforcement agencies in the State of Indiana to join the Neighbors app by Ring (available via iOS/Android here) to provide Hammond residents with real-time neighborhood crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has …

Hammond Sanitation Department

Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 19th


CATEGORY: News, Sanitation Department

On April 15, 2019 (weather permitting), Hammond Public Works will begin curbside pickup of 30 gallon paper, biodegradable yard waste bags on a regular weekly basis. Residents can expect their yard waste pickup on the same day as their scheduled garbage pickup days. The bags must not weigh more than 50 lbs. and only grass and leaves can be placed …

Spring Indoor Garage Sale


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Come and turn unwanted treasure into a prized possession! Indoor Garage Sale at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN 46323 Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:00am – 3:00pm Booths will feature a variety of items to choose from. It’s FREE to enter and concessions will be available to purchase. For additional information on attending or becoming a ...

Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.’s Hammond Marina Fishing Derby When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 No Rain Date 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Hammond Marina Prizes and trophies are given for: Largest Salmon Largest Trout Largest Bass Fishing on outer Lake Michigan Bin Wall and Fishing on the inside docks of the marina, West End, Bin Wall and dock fishing …

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 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Where: Hessville Park 173rd & Kennedy Avenue Hammond, IN When: Sunday, April 14, 2019 @ 12:00 noon Ages 0-12. Please bring your own bags or baskets to fill with goodies. Don’t forget pictures with the Easter …

16th Annual Hammond Job Fair


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend the 16th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 11am to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue in Hammond, IN. This event is instrumental in addressing the employment needs of the residents of the …