Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Announces Staff Promotions


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

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


CATEGORY: News

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 …

2016 Inaugural Ceremony


CATEGORY: Events

The public is invited to attend and witness the swearing in of our recently elected Hammond officials. The 2016 Inaugural Ceremony will take place at the Hammond Civic Center on Friday, January 1, 2016 at 10:00am. This is a free event and Hammond residents are encouraged to attend. Witness history as Mayor McDermott takes the oath of office for the …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Announces New Assistant Fire Chief


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

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 …