HAMMOND MAYOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING HIRING FREEZE IN RESPONSE TO “TAX RELIEF” BILL THAT WILL DEVASTATE LOCAL SERVICES Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. today signed Executive Order 25-12, declaring an immediate hiring freeze across all City of Hammond departments in response to the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. …
Department: Hammond Sanitary District Job Title: Payroll Clerk Date Requested: August 5, 2025 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $44,705.70 – $47,002.54 full-time DOQ Job Requirements: Must be able to type 60 WPM or more Workable knowledge of computerized payroll systems Basic understanding of data processing Operate various office machines, computers and printers Knowledge of State and Federal payroll rules and regulations …
Beginning Wednesday, July 16 at 8:00 a.m., NIPSCO crews will be performing urgent maintenance on an existing natural gas main near the intersection of Kennedy Avenue and south approach to Michigan Street. To complete this work safely, a full road closure will be in place at the intersection for approximately 24 hours, reopening by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is proud to announce the promotion of William “Bill” Lewter to the position of Code Enforcement Commissioner, effective immediately. A dedicated public servant with over 15 years of service to the city and a lifelong Hammond resident, Lewter brings a wealth of experience, resilience, and community commitment to his new leadership role. Lewter has called Hammond …
The USEPA has announced that it will begin the next sampling phase of the Federated Metals Superfund project. The agency has sent out the letters to residential property owners for properties previously tested in order to conduct follow up testing. Consent forms will need to be completed by the property owner before the EPA testing agent can enter the property. …
The Sanitation Department will not be working Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Tuesday through Friday’s garbage pickup will be one day late. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
Due to expected extreme heat on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Public Works employees will be working a modified schedule from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 219-853-6431.
The City of Hammond is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to support the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at high-traffic city locations. The grant will fund the deployment of EV charging infrastructure at the Hammond Sportsplex and City Hall, two …
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 …
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.
