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, …

Annual MLK Candlelight March & Celebration


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Bishop Brandon A. Jacobs, Sr., President of The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, present the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Legacy Awards Celebration. Lineup for the march is at 6:30am on January 15, 2018, at Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Ave, and the march will begin at 6:45am. The celebration ...

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 …

Winter Jazz Ensemble “Sounds of the Season”


CATEGORY: Events

Hammond Parks & Recreation invites you to join us and enjoy sounds of the season with a Winter Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday, December 20th from 7:00pm until 8:30pm at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive in Hammond. Come and enjoy this FREE holiday celebration featuring live music by “South Side Jazz Combo”. Refreshments will be provided. Call ...

American Red Cross Blood Drive


CATEGORY: Events

The American Red Cross Blood Services Indiana-Ohio Region is hosting a blood drive at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive on Tuesday, December 26 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm in Café Rooms A and B. To schedule an appointment in advance, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “jscommc”. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org. Your support and participation …

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 …