Jean Shepherd Community Center Reopens


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department invite you to experience the reopening of the new and improved Jean Shepherd Community Center on Friday, November 1 at 10 am. The Jean Shepherd Community Center has been revamped to include 12 indoor pickleball courts and updated food and drink amenities. This state-of-the-art pickleball facility will also …

2024 Trick-or-Treat Hours


CATEGORY: News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that the 2024 Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween on Thursday, October 31st, will be from 5pm until 7pm. Please call 219-853-6301 or 219-53-6378 if you have any questions. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

JOB POSTING: Finance Clerk


CATEGORY: Job Posting, News, Personnel

Department:Parks and Recreation – SportsplexJob Title:Finance ClerkDate Requested:October 1, 2024Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$45,000 – $50,000 DOQPrincipal Function: The Finance Clerk is responsible for accounting and administrative tasks to include: accounts receivable/accounts payable transactions, recording of financial information, communicating with vendors, payment plans, deposits, SportsEngine payments, and registrations, while ensuring a quality user experience for all customers within the Sportsplex and within the …

JOB POSTING: Helper


CATEGORY: Job Posting, News, Personnel

Department:Water DepartmentJob Title:Helper – DistributionDate Requested:October 1, 2024Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$21.87 per hour full timeJob Requirements: Ability to follow daily instructions from supervisor and/or truck driver on duties to be performed Ability to use shovel and simple hand and air tools Ability to lift and move moderate to heavy loads Ability to climb to various heights as required by the job Ability …

PUBLIC NOTICE: CDBG, ESG, and CHDO Grant Applications Now Available


CATEGORY: Community Development, News, Public Notices

The City of Hammond, Department of Community Development is in the process of preparing its 2024-2025 budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Housing and Development Organization (CHDO). Applications will be available beginning October 2, 2023. Application must be completed and return to the Department of Community Development, 5925 Calumet Ave, Suite #314, Hammond, …

Little Calumet River Basin Maintenance


CATEGORY: News

The City of Hammond has been notified by the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission that certain portions of the Little Calumet River Levee Trail will be closed for maintenance, beginning Monday, September 30 for asphalt sealcoating. In Hammond, this will occur between Northcote Ave. and Indianapolis Blvd. In Highland, they will be working on the trail on the south …

NICTD Plans Road Closures in North Hammond


CATEGORY: Engineering, News

The City of Hammond was informed that the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) intends on closing the Johnson Avenue and Henry Avenue South Shore Line railroad crossings beginning Friday, September 27, 2024 through Wednesday, October 4, 2024. These closures are taking place so that existing track (Track #1) can be replaced and is part of the West Lake expansion …

Improvements Coming to the Jean Shepherd Community Center


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce enhancements to the Jean Shepherd Community Center. The Jean Shepherd Community Center will transform into a state-of-the-art pickleball and community center housing 12 indoor courts and updated food and drink amenities. The city will partner with a local pickleball group to offer clinics, tournaments, …