Hammond Civil City, School City, Bishop Noll Institute and Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Form Athletic Partnership
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 …
Garbage pick-up delays in observance of Martin Luther King Day
The Hammond Public Works Sanitation division will not be working Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Monday through Friday scheduled garbage pick-ups will be one day late. The Sanitation division will be working on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Hammond Fights Cell Phone Theft With New Ordinance
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 …
Garbage pickup will be one day late for holidays
The Sanitation Department will not be working Friday, December 25, 2015, in observance of the Christmas holiday and on Friday, January 1, 2016, in observance of the New Years holiday. Friday pick ups will be one day late for both weeks .
Mayor McDermott Announces Staff Promotions
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 …
HAST Accepting Applications for 2016-17
The Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is currently accepting applications for incoming students for the 2016-17 school year. Students looking to enter the incoming 6th grade must submit application by January 29, 2016. The annual 6th grade lottery will take place February 11, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Hammond Academy, located at 33 Muenich Court, Hammond, IN 46320. Students …
2015 Hammond Holiday Parade Replay
If you missed the Hammond Holiday Parade this year, a full video replay is now available!
Garbage pickup will be one day late for Thanksgiving
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, November 26, 2015, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday through Wednesday pick-ups will be as scheduled. Thursday and Friday scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Friday, November 27th, and also on Saturday, November 28th.
Mayor McDermott Announces New Assistant Fire Chief
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 …