The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage pickup will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Hammond Joins AARP’s Network of Age Friendly Communities
UPDATE: Are you 45 years of age or older?We would like to find out about our community and what we’ll need as we get older to make our community a great place to live. Your views are important and we would appreciate your participation in a survey. This survey is being conducted for research purposes only. Your name and individual …
JOB POSTING: Laborer
Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …
College Bound Application Deadline Approaching
With the end of the school year approaching, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. would like to remind all returning college students and high school seniors to apply for the College Bound Scholarship Program. This Program provides eligible students with up to $10,500 per year toward tuition at the accredited college or university of their choice located in Indiana. The …
JOB POSTING: Labor Trainee
Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …
JOB POSTING: Labor Operator
Department: Sanitary District Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 8, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $23.33 per hourfull-time, shift workMonday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmSaturday & Sunday off Job Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be able to use hand and power tools Must have a valid …
Hammond Announces Exciting Arrival of Zaxbys
The City of Hammond is thrilled to announce that Zaxbys, the saucy chicken chain known for its famous Chicken Fingerz wings, and signature sauces, is officially coming to Hammond at 5903 Calumet Ave. Founded in Georgia in 1990, Zaxbys has grown into a major Southeastern favorite with more than 1,000 locations across 22 states and soon, Hammond residents and visitors …
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, April 20, 2026 will be cancelled.
Mayor Announces New Assistant Chief of Police
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. today announced the promotion of Captain Christopher Gootee to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police for the Hammond Police Department. Assistant Chief Gootee has served the Hammond Police Department with distinction since July 21, 2005. Over the course of his career, he has steadily risen through the ranks—earning promotions to Corporal in 2013, Sergeant …