August Mayor’s Night Out Has Been Cancelled
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has canceled the August 11, 2021 Mayor’s Night Out scheduled in the 4th District at Edison School due to a scheduling conflict. Contact the Mayor’s office at 219-853-6301 or Hammond Special Events at 219-853-7708 with any questions regarding the Mayor’s Night Out Program.
Hammond Police to Partner with Businesses and Residents in Blue Net
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Police Chief William Short are pleased to announce a new partnership between Hammond Police, local businesses and residents related to enhancements being made to Hammond’s successful Blue Net. When crimes occur in retail or commercial areas, retrieving video is time consuming and labor intensive. With this program, businesses are encouraged to register a …
State of the City Address
2020 was a challenging year in so many ways. The City endured a global pandemic, an economic downturn, and came to grips with social issues that made us all reflect on what makes every one of us an important part of our community. Through all of this, the state of the City of Hammond remains strong. Please join Mayor Thomas …
Hammond Gateway Transit Development District Released for Public Review
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has released the draft Transit Development District (TDD) boundaries for the Hammond Gateway South Shore station. Details are available for review and comment on the RDA’s new TDD-specific Web site at https://www.nwitdd.com/hammond-gateway. Hard copies of the district maps and their development process are also available for viewing and comment at Hammond City Hall. …
Cargill Working with Contractor on June 2nd to Provide Factory Noise Issue Solution
On Wednesday, June 2, Cargill is having a company come out to inspect and make recommendations on the fan they believe is causing the noise that can be heard by some nearby Hammond residents. For them to provide adequate solutions, Cargill is going to need to cause the fan noise on purpose so the contractor can understand the problem. The …
“Blue Net” Press Conference CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Please join Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Chief Andy Short and the Hammond Police Department for a press conference on Tuesday, June 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Schoop’s Hamburgers, 7235 Indianapolis Blvd in Hammond. This press conference will discuss a new partnership between the police department, local businesses and residents related to enhancements being …
Franciscan Alliance Protest in Hammond
Please join the Hammond Development Corporation, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and other community leaders in a peaceful protest at 4pm this Friday, May 21, 2021 at Franciscan Alliance Hospital in downtown Hammond. The protest will begin at the Hammond Police Department (509 Douglas Street) and walk down Douglas Street to Franciscan Hospital (5454 Hohman Avenue). The community will organize …
Temporary Street Closures Along Stateline Avenue
Beginning Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the City of Hammond will temporarily close most roads and alleys connecting to Stateline Avenue between Highland Street to the north and 165th Street to the south. Closures include Detroit Street, Kenwood Street and Cleveland Street along with the alley south of Detroit and the alley north of Wildwood. Roads and alleys will reopen on …
Wolf Lake Water Safe for Recreation
City of Hammond officials today obtained results of tests recently performed on the water of Wolf Lake, Hammond, Indiana in response to recent public concerns of the quality of the water in the lake. Tests taken Wednesday show Escherichia coli (E. coli) levels in Wolf Lake well below the State standard for “full body contact recreation.” Test results from the …