Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott reschedules February Mayor’s Night Out


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 27, 2019 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District due to a scheduling conflict. The new date will be Wednesday, August 7th at Purdue University Northwest from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. The Mayor’s Night Out Program was initiated by Mayor McDermott in 2004 when it was originally called The Mayor’s Night …

Diseased Trees Removed from Harrison Park


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Parks Department

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott has announced that due to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer insect that is devastating ash trees throughout the country, the City of Hammond Parks and Recreation Department has started on tree removal of the dead and dying ash trees at Harrison Park (Hohman Ave. and Waltham St.). This insect will have a large …

Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

33rd Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Theme: Be Cool. We Are! Thursday, March 28, 2019 8:00am Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. Nominations The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly ...

Hammond Invitational Tournament (H.I.T.) 2019


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Dear League President/Team Manager: On behalf of the City of Hammond, I am excited to announce and invite your baseball team(s) to what has become one of the premier summer invitational tournament in the region. From Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd, 2019, the fifth annual Hammond Invitational Tournament (HIT) will take place throughout Hammond. Over the last several ...

New Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins in Hammond


CATEGORY: Engineering, Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce construction of the new pedestrian bridge over Calumet Avenue and Conkey Street beginning today. Funding for the majority of the project comes through the Northern Indiana Regional Planning Commission’s (NIRPC) access to Federal Transportation Enhancement funding. The local match comes from the City. The bridge connecting …

2019 Black History Month Celebration


CATEGORY: Events

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission, will host the 2019 Annual Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will take place in the Community Room of the Hammond Sportsplex Facility located at 6630 Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond, Indiana, on Thursday, February 14, 2019, beginning at 10:00 ...

Hammond City Hall Remains Closed Due to Extreme Weather


CATEGORY: News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has once again announced that due to the extremely cold temperatures and wind chills, Hammond City Hall and non-emergency city offices will remain closed on Thursday, January 31st. Garbage and Recycling will also be delayed. Reminder, anyone experiencing cold-related issues may call 911 or go to the Hammond Police station at 504 Douglas Street. …

Celebrate ‘da Region at 219 Day


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents (over the age of 21) to join us for the fun, weird and wacky event that celebrates everything we love about the Region... 219 Day! 219 Day will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 16th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. All The Details...This ...

Hammond City Hall Closing Due to Extreme Weather


CATEGORY: News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that due to the extremely cold temperatures and wind chills expected, Hammond City Hall and non-emergency city offices will be closed Wednesday, January 30th. Garbage and Recycling will be delayed by one day this week. Anyone experiencing cold-related issues may call 911 or go to the Hammond Police station at 504 Douglas …

“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in February


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us for Wine and Canvas in February! This month's painting is "Budding Poppies". When: Friday, February 22, 2019 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Jean Shepherd Community Center 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 Cost: $35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 years and older. Visit: www.wineandcanvas.com to reserve your seat! Seats are limited, so hurry! Call 574-807-1562 ...