The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will be working on the observed Juneteenth Holiday, Friday, June 19, 2026. Monday – Friday’s pickups will be picked up as scheduled.
Memorial Park Subdivision Real Estate Auction
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission are advancing the redevelopment of the underutilized Memorial Park area through a public auction of residential Lots 10 through 37. “Having new housing options available for our residents has been a welcome initiative for the City of Hammond. It is a sign of a healthy community when you see growth, …
Statement from Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. Regarding the Chicago Bears Announcement
“The Chicago Bears chose Hammond, Indiana because they see what I have said for years: Hammond is a successful city of opportunity and possibility, an excellent choice for such a significant investment. The city of Hammond and the entirety of Northwest Indiana will benefit from this transformative investment. I am proud to have partnered with our state leaders to secure …
JOB POSTING: Laborer
Department: Public Works Department Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 29, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $15.00 per hour (starting pay) $22.15 per hour (after probationary period) Job Requirements Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds Must have valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurable Able to follow written and verbal instructions Able to perform basic maintenance of large trucks Knowledge …
JOB POSTING: Social Media Coordinator
Department: Public Works Department Job Title: Laborer Date Requested: May 29, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $15.00 per hour (starting pay) $22.15 per hour (after probationary period) Job Requirements Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds Must have valid Indiana driver’s license and be insurable Able to follow written and verbal instructions Able to perform basic maintenance of large trucks Knowledge …
Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Memorial Day
The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage pickup will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Hammond Joins AARP’s Network of Age Friendly Communities
UPDATE: Are you 45 years of age or older?We would like to find out about our community and what we’ll need as we get older to make our community a great place to live. Your views are important and we would appreciate your participation in a survey. This survey is being conducted for research purposes only. Your name and individual …
College Bound Application Deadline Approaching
With the end of the school year approaching, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. would like to remind all returning college students and high school seniors to apply for the College Bound Scholarship Program. This Program provides eligible students with up to $10,500 per year toward tuition at the accredited college or university of their choice located in Indiana. The …
Hammond Announces Exciting Arrival of Zaxbys
The City of Hammond is thrilled to announce that Zaxbys, the saucy chicken chain known for its famous Chicken Fingerz wings, and signature sauces, is officially coming to Hammond at 5903 Calumet Ave. Founded in Georgia in 1990, Zaxbys has grown into a major Southeastern favorite with more than 1,000 locations across 22 states and soon, Hammond residents and visitors …