40th Annual Disabilities Awards BreakfastThursday, March 26, 20268:00amDynasty Banquets4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. NominationsThe Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly honored if you would nominate someone you think deserves …
Garbage Pickup Will Be One Day Late in Observance of Presidents’ Day
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Monday through Friday’s garbage pick-ups will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
COPY Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Cancelled
Please take notice that the regular scheduled meeting and work study session of the Capital Improvement Board Meeting for Monday, February 2, 2026 will be cancelled.
Hammond Police Now Hiring Crossing Guards
The Hammond Police Department is now hiring Crossing Guards. Earn $15/hour! Applications are available online or at the Hammond Police Department (509 Douglas Street). For more information call 219-852-6384.
Warming Shelters Open in Hammond
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., has announced that due to the extreme cold expected this week, the City of Hammond has identified several buildings as warming centers, including: Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if necessary to get out of the cold. In the case of a city wide power outage these …
JOB POSTING: Correctional Officer
Department: Police Department Job Title: Correctional Officer – Probationary (Full-Time) Date Requested: January 16, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $50,773.00 annually Principal Function: The Correctional Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all city and federal inmates while they are in the jail, and/or until they either bond out or are transported out of the jail, and within the …
JOB POSTING: CDL Driver
Department: Police Department Job Title: Correctional Officer – Probationary (Full-Time) Date Requested: January 16, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $50,773.00 annually Principal Function: The Correctional Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all city and federal inmates while they are in the jail, and/or until they either bond out or are transported out of the jail, and within the …
Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Cancelled
Please take notice that the regular scheduled meeting and work study session of the Capital Improvement Board Meeting for Monday, January 5, 2026 will be cancelled.
Applications for Funding Available
Applications Open for 2026 Funding Through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that applications for 2026 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee will open on December 15, 2025 and will remain available until February 20, 2026. This year, the City is moving toward a more technology-friendly and streamlined process. …






