Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the Hammond Police garage will be relocating from its present location at 5925 Calumet Avenue to 5808 Hohman Avenue. The new location has housed the Pantry Plus Deli & Sub Hub since 2011 in the front section of the building. The remainder of the building has been vacant for some years, due in …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the City of Hammond has formed partnerships with the School City of Hammond, Hammond Academy of Science & Technology, and Bishop Noll Institute that will enable these institutions to utilize the brand new soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis facilities at Dowling Park as well as the south baseball fields at Riverside Park for …
The Hammond Common Council on Monday, December 14, 2015 unanimously passed an Ordinance which creates a new section of Chapter 118 of the Hammond Municipal Code which in effect treats cellular phone stores who accept, unlock and “wipe” used cellular phones, identical to pawn shops that operate in the City of Hammond. Council President Michael Opinker stated that the ordinance …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Kelly Kearney has been promoted to Chief of Inspections. Mr. Kearney has been employed with the City since August, 1986. He began with the City at the Street Department where he remained for 19 years working his way up to general foreman. Kelly was then promoted to deputy building commissioner and on to Code …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces a new Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, South Battalion Chief and a probationary firefighter have been named to the City of Hammond Fire Department. Battalion Chief Jack Callahan , a 27 year veteran will succeed Assistant Chief Scott Rakos of the Hammond Fire Department who recently announced his retirement. Mr. Rakos was recently elected to …
Local, state and federal officials today joined investment and development partners to celebrate the ground breaking of Flagstone Village –the newest affordable housing development in Hammond, Indiana. Flagstone Village is being developed by Homestead Enterprise Housing (HEH), which was also the developer for each of the previous four phases. HEH is the non-profit instrumentality of Hammond Housing Authority (“HHA”), using …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Heather Garay has been appointed to serve on the Board of Public Works for the City of Hammond. Ms. Garay will replace Edward Krusa who has served on the Board since May 2014. The Board of Public Works is responsible for the public safety and control of the public rights-of-way which includes digging requests, …
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is asking parents to talk with their children about safe and smart cell phone safety. With the increasing number of children using cell phones, especially children under 12, it is imperative they know when and where to use their phones. When used appropriately, a cell phone keeps kids in touch with you and the …
The Hammond Sewer Department was recently called to the 7000 block of Marshall on a home back-up issue. Upon inspection of the sewer in the alley, it was determined that an individual or individuals had intentionally poured hot asphalt down the manholes. In some areas of the 15 inch sewer, it was 80% full of asphalt. Two-70ft sections of the …
Representatives from the City of Hammond recently met with NICTD representatives, in a 2 ½ hour meeting, in regards to the latest status of the proposed South Shore extension to Dyer. Please keep in mind that the South Shore Expansion plan is in the very initial stages and cannot be finalized until the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), …
