Design Work to Begin in Preparation for West Lake Corridor Train Station The City of Hammond has named and contracted with the architect of its upcoming train station in Downtown Hammond. Alexander Gorlin Architects of New York City will be designing an iconic station on the West Lake Corridor line, which is slated to begin ridership service in May 2025. …
City Seeks Proposals for “Rimbach Square” Project
The City of Hammond and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission have released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for “Rimbach Square” in Downtown Hammond. This 3 acre vacant lot is available now for mixed-use residential, right in the heart of Hammond’s downtown urban core. “Along with our Hohman Avenue improvements to make downtown more walkable and welcoming and our landmark downtown …
JOB POSTING: Helpers – Distribution
Department:Water DepartmentJob Title:Helpers – DistributionDate Requested:July 10, 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 …
JOB POSTING: Security Guard (Part time)
Department:EngineeringJob Title:Security GuardPart timeDate Requested:July 10, 2024Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$13.00 per hour, no benefitsPrincipal Function The Security Guard is responsible for assisting the public, conducting interior and exterior checks of all offices, parking lots, and surrounding areas and working with the Hammond Police Department when needed within the City of Hammond, and all other duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties …
JOB POSTING: Filtration Plant Labor Operator
Department:Water DepartmentJob Title:Filtration Plant Labor OperatorDate Requested:July 10, 2024Date Needed:ASAPSalary:$23.42 per hourfull-time/shift workOnce certification is obtained pay will increase $10.50 /hr.Job Requirements: Ability to use various hand tools Knowledge of ground maintenance Basic knowledge of leaks involving dangerous chemicals Basic knowledge of uses and reactions of various chemicals Basic knowledge of plant procedures and systems Ability to follow written and …
Mayor McDermott Appoints Scott Miller as Chief of Staff
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our team. He’s operated as an executive with the School City and he brings that experience with him …
Capital Improvement Board Meeting Has Been Cancelled
Please take notice that the regular scheduled meeting and work study session of the Capital Improvement Board Meeting for Monday, July 1, 2024 will be cancelled.
No garbage pickup on July 4th
The Sanitation Department will not be working Thursday, July 4th, 2024, 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 6th, 2024.
CANCELATION OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY MEETING
Please take notice that the Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Hammond, Indiana, has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting set for Thursday, July 4, 2024 due to Independence Day.
RESCHEDULING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY MEETING
Please take notice that the Thursday, June 27, 2024 meeting of the Board of Public Works & Safety has been rescheduled to Friday, June 28. 2024 at 11:30 a.m.