Please be advised that Boyscout Road will be closed to all traffic on the following dates and times, weather permitting. Hammond Public Works will be working diligently to clean, cut and patch this area during these times. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes during this period. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are pleased to announce that the Governor’s Parkway Railroad Overpass Project has received approval under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), marking a significant milestone in the effort to alleviate long-standing traffic disruptions caused by blocked railroad crossings in the Hessville neighborhood. Two years following the public hearing, the much-anticipated …
Department: Park Department Job Title: Civic Center Building Engineer Date Requested: May 2, 2025 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $22.80/hour days$23.18/hour afternoonsfull-time(Certification pay is in addition to base pay, once certification is obtained.) Job Requirements: Ability to work mainly at Civic Center, but also at other parks and recreation facilities as needed Familiarity working with a boiler heating system Past pool …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce Food Truck Fridays at the Civic Center this Summer! The Civic Center will host a variety of food trucks Fridays from June through July. Interested vendors should contact Juan Soto, Civic Center Building Manager, at (219) 853-6378 for sotoj@gohammond.com for more information to secure …
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 …
The City of Hammond dog parks will be closed for reseeding beginning Friday, April 11th until May 12th. The following is a list of dog parks in the city that are being reseeded: We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our parks in great shape for your furry friends! Should you have any questions please reach out to …
Transforming Vacant Land into Vibrant Homes The City of Hammond, in partnership with the Hammond Redevelopment Commission, is launching a new online portal designed to streamline the process of purchasing and redeveloping City-owned residential lots. This initiative marks a significant step in the city’s ongoing commitment to fostering community growth and transforming vacant land into thriving homes. The newly launched …
The Sanitation Department will not be working Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. Sanitation will be working on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
