Open Tennis at Dowling Park


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

InfoThe Dowling Park Tennis Courts are open to the public from May 16, 2018 through July 30, 2018.Hours:Monday, Wednesday, & Friday8:00am – 6:00pmSaturday & Sunday9:00am – 4:00pmLocation:3031 J.F. Mahoney DriveHammond, IN 46323Please note that the park will be closed June 22nd-24th, July 4th-8th, & July 27th-29th.

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Announces New Building Commissioner


CATEGORY: Inspections Department, Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Robert Vale has been named Building Commissioner for the City of Hammond. As Building Commissioner, Mr. Vale will be responsible for the enforcement of the building codes on all residential and commercial properties, licensing contractors and inspection of new construction to ensure they are being built to current code. Bob is a long time …

Hammond Parks has Six Flags Great America Tickets!


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. invites all area residents to purchase your tickets for Six Flags Great America from Hammond Parks & Recreation at a steep discount!The Six Flags Great America tickets are typically priced at over $79 each if purchased at their main gate. Hammond Parks & Recreation is offering them for only $54 each. That is a savings …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Saddened but Encouraged with the Loss of Downtown Hammond’s Straube Building


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that although we are saddened by the loss of the Straube Building caused by the fire, this tragic event provides the opportunity for the construction of new, innovative commercial development. The City has a master plan that discusses increased walkability, livability and a parking plan for the downtown area, so this opportunity …

Hammond Edison Park Improvements Groundbreaking


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Parks Department

Hammond Mayor, Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. in conjunction with the Hammond Parks and Recreation Dept., 4thDistrict Councilman William Emerson and the Hammond Board of Parks Commissioners began the revitalization of Edison Park today with a ground breaking ceremony. Upon its completion Edison Park will be a park that is family friendly where parents and children can have fun together. The …

Kennedy Avenue Closure Due to Emergency Sewer Work


CATEGORY: Engineering, News

The City of Hammond and the Hammond Sanitary District wishes to inform residents and motorists of the closing of Kennedy Avenue immediately south of Michigan Street/US 20 in Hammond beginning 7:00 am Friday, April 27, 2018 for an undetermined length of time. Currently, there are restricted lanes on Kennedy and the ramps from US 20 to Kennedy are closed at …

2018 Primary Election Early Voting Has Begun


CATEGORY: News

Info2018 PRIMARY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONSEAST CHICAGO COUNTY COURT HSE3711MAIN ST., EAST CHICAGOGARY GENESIS CENTER1GENESIS PLAZA, GARYHAMMOND COUNTY COURTHOUSE232 RUSSELL ST., HAMMONDHOBART POLICE COMM. CENTER705 E. 4TH ST., HOBARTLOWELL TOWN HALL501E.MAIN ST., LOWELLMUNSTER TOWN HALL1005 RIDGE RD., MUNSTERSCHERERVILLE TOWN HALL10 E. JOLIET ST., SCHERERVILLEST. JOHN TWP. ASSESSOR’S OFC.9157 WICKER AVE., ST.JOHNWICKER PARK SOCIAL CENTER8554 INDPLS. BLVD., HIGHLANDWINFIELD TOWN HALL10645 RANDOLPH ST., …

Notice of Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its 2018/2019 Annual Action Plan that describes the resources available and the proposed use of those resources to meet the community development, affordable housing, and homeless priority needs of the City. A summary of resources and expected uses is provided below. …