Increasing regulations by the Federal government are forcing the Hammond Sanitary District (HSD) to increase sewer rates, system-wide, for the first time in over 8 years. Rates are expected to increase over a two-step process with typical homeowners...
Mayor McDermott Cancels 2016 Mayor’s Night
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has canceled the August 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out scheduled in the 1st District at the Wolf Lake Pavilion due to the expected rain. The new date will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Clark MS/HS, 1921...
City of Hammond Announces Festival of the Lakes Partnership with Walgreens
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce a partnership with Walgreens that saves Festival goers money and makes it more convenient to purchase specific Festival of the Lakes carnival and parking passes...
Hammond’s Mayor McDermott Announces Recipients of 2016 Gaming Advisory Committee Funding
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the 2016 Gaming Advisory Committee has made their determination on which charitable organizations the City will fund this year. The organizations are: American Cancer Society; American Veterans...
Mayor McDermott Reschedules 2016 Mayor’s Night Out from February
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District that was canceled due to a snow storm. The new date will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Gavit MS/HS, 1670 – 175th Street from...
Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake Now Open
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the official opening of the Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake. Bring your children, twelve and under, out for fun in the sun at the splash pad. Children must be...
VIP Experience Passes Now Available for the 2016 Festival of the Lakes
Mayor Thomas M. Mcdermott Jr. Invites You to: THE VIP EXPERIENCE. Come Experience The Vip Area At The Festival Of The Lakes! Your Vip Experience Pass Allows You To: Get Closer to the Action in Our Vip Seating Section Enjoy Discounted Beer &...
The City of Hammond and Michigan City Lakers agree to 1 Year Deal Allowing the Midwest Collegiate Team to Play All MCL Home Games in Riverside Park
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott is proud to announce a deal struck between Midwest Collegiate team, the Michigan City Lakers, and the City of Hammond Park Department, which allows the MC Lakers to lease Hammond's south baseball field, located in...
Festival of the Lakes Offers Carnival Mega Pass in 2016
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 13th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, at the Hammond...
2016 Hours for City of Hammond Pools
The City of Hammond has four outdoor pools that will be open this summer: Pulaski (137th & Sheffield), Edison (Madison & Mulberry), King (Highland & Tapper), and Hessville (173rd & Kennedy). Pool Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am to...