Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to announce the return of The Pav Summer Series! Don’t miss nine weekends of FREE entertainment at the Pav (The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park). This year’s line-up includes Secondhand News, Swift Nation, Hyryder, Echoes of Pompeii, Rico!, Trippin’ Billies, Sinatra Forever, BONFIRE and Shining Star. Grab …
US Flag Disposal Ceremony
The Hammond Parks Foundation, in conjunction with the American Legion and Hammond Fire Department, are collecting US Flags in need of disposal through Friday, June 13th. Flags will be retired at a ceremony on June 14th. Please drop off any US Flags in need of disposal to the Hammond Sportsplex by end of day, Friday, June 13th.
Hammond Approves Development Agreement for New Data Center
At its Monday, June 9, 2025 City Council meeting, the City of Hammond approved with an 8-0 vote a Development Agreement for a multibillion-dollar Data Center investment, the largest economic development project in Hammond’s history. CoreWeave, Inc., an AI cloud computing company that specializes in providing graphics processing units (GPU) for AI developers and companies will expand their current presence …
PUBLIC NOTICE of the ANNUAL C.A.P.E.R
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is available for review and comment. The PY2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) summarizes the City’s efforts to …
Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period
In accordance with the regulations set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Hammond has developed its Annual Action Plan for the years 2025-2026. This plan outlines the available resources and their proposed uses to address the community’s development needs, affordable housing requirements, and priorities for homelessness within the city. Notice is hereby given …
Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Juneteenth
The Sanitation department will not be working Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Hammond Fire Chief Reminds Residents of State Fireworks Laws
The Hammond Fire Department would like to remind Hammond residents of Indiana fireworks laws during the July 4th holiday season. Fireworks can be purchased only by persons 18 years of age or older. Locations where fireworks may be discharged: The use of fireworks is prohibited within the Hammond city limits except as follows: Violators of this ordinance can be cited …
Sportsplex to Host Sports Gear Swap
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the newest event at the Hammond Sportsplex, Replay Day. Are you storing gently-loved sports gear your child doesn’t use? Have they outgrown those shoes, shin guards, or mitts? Donate them to Replay Day and give them new life! Donate your items now through Sunday, …
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Hammond, Lake County, Indiana that the Hammond Common Council will hold PUBLIC HEARING(S) at 6 p.m. on the 23rd of June, 2025, in the Council Chambers, Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN on the following matter(s): Proposed Ordinance # 25-12 AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN LANDS IN THE CITY OF HAMMOND …
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER
Please take notice that the Hammond Common Council, City of Hammond, Indiana, will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana and available to be viewed at gohammond on Facebook, gohammond.tv live and per Zoom. Among other business to come before …