Hammond Common Council to hold Scholarship Committee meeting

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Please take notice that the Hammond Common Council, City of Hammond, Indiana, will hold a Scholarship Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. This meeting was originally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Caucus Room, Room 205, Second Floor, Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. If anyone is in need …

City of Hammond Opposes Lake County Convention Center Proposal

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The City of Hammond Common Council has approved a resolution formally opposing the selection of a location for a proposed Lake County Convention Center at this time. The resolution, sponsored by Councilman Scott Rakos of the 6th District and backed by Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr., outlines the City’s concerns regarding the financial, economic, and competitive impacts a new convention …

Hammond City Council to Consider Food & Beverage Tax

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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced a new funding source for the planned expansion of the Hammond Sportsplex and the construction of a Downtown South Shore Train Station on the West Lake Corridor commuter line, two pivotal developments in the City of Hammond. “I want to thank the Indiana legislature for giving the City of Hammond the ability to pass …

05/24/24 Council Meeting Rescheduled

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Please take notice that Councilman Woerpel, supported by Councilwoman Venecz, moved that the Council Meeting scheduled for May 27, 2024 will be rescheduled for May 28, 2024. Caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. in the Hammond City Council Chambers, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Indiana, 46320.

Hammond Common Council College Scholarship Applications Now Available

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The Hammond City Council is once again providing fifteen $1,000 scholarships to Hammond Indiana high school seniors graduating in May/June 2024. All seniors who plan to enroll in either a two-year or a four-year degree program at an accredited college or university of their choice, are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications will be available from April 12, 2024, through May …