Residents on State Street in Culver were sent a letter to gather opinions on how they would like the town to proceed with road repairs.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Updated on Proposed State Street Work
Governor, INDOT Announce Community Crossings Grant Awards
A combined $99.2 million in funds was awarded to 229 Indiana cities, towns, and counties in this week’s Community Crossings grant award announcement.
Continue readingCulver Town Manager Submits Projects for Community Crossings Matching Grant Funding
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist submitted a list of projects that could benefit from the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
Continue readingTown of Culver Preparing for Community Crossings Application
The Town of Culver is looking to apply for the next round of the Community Crossings matching grant program.
Continue readingCulver Community Crossings Projects to Start July 8
Projects awarded funds in the recent Community Crossings matching grant round in the Town of Culver will begin on Monday, July 8.
Continue readingKnox Community Crossings Projects Complete, One Sidewalk Project Left
The Community Crossings projects in the City of Knox are complete, according to Street Superintendent Jeff Borg. He told the Knox Board of Works members Wednesday morning that the mill and fill and asphalt overlay projects are done.
Continue readingCommunity Crossings Projects in Starke County to Begin Soon
Starke County Officials Award Bid, CEDIT Appropriation for Highway Department
The Starke County Council members approved the appropriation of CEDIT funds for highway infrastructure improvements.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Seeking Bids for Updated Railroad Street Project
Plans for Hamlet’s Railroad Street project appear to be back on track. The town council Wednesday directed Engineer Lee Nagai to seek updated bids for the work, as part of a planned Community Crossings project. Council members decided to remove sidewalk improvements from the project scope, but keep in a possible storm drain extension as a potential option.
Continue readingTown of Culver Awarded Community Crossings Grant Funds
The Town of Culver is a recipient of grant money from the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Community Crossings grant match program.
Hamlet Officials Updating Plans for Railroad Street Improvements
Hamlet officials are starting to revise their plans for Railroad Street upgrades. The town council previously decided to wait until January to apply for a Community Crossings matching grant, amid concerns about how to fairly reduce the scope of the project once the initial bids were opened.
2018 Community Crossings Matching Grant Recipients Announced
A few local municipalities will be receiving funding assistance to complete some needed roadwork thanks to the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The City of Knox received $346,138.07, the Town of Francesville received $131,854.29 and North Judson will be getting $93,010.50.
Starke County also applied for Community Crossings funds and received a total of $454,002. Continue reading
Hamlet Town Council Considers Possible Lighting Projects
More streetlights may soon be coming to Starke Street in Hamlet. Two years ago, the town installed decorative streetlights on the east side of the street, across from the town hall, as the first part of a four-phase project. But the town council has held off on doing additional phases to focus on other projects, such as the recent Community Crossings project farther north on Starke Street.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Submits Community Crossings Application
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners this week that he submitted four projects for consideration for the fall Community Crossings grant round.
Hamlet Town Council Reports Success with New Starke Street Sidewalk
Building a sidewalk to a gas station is proving to be a good investment for the Town of Hamlet, despite some initial skepticism from local residents. That’s according to Town Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Knox Street Department Submits Community Crossings Fall Grant Application
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Knox Board of Works members on Wednesday morning that applications have been submitted to INDOT for consideration for the 2018 fall Community Crossings call for projects.
Hamlet Council Decides to Hold Off on Railroad Street Grant Application until January
After two rounds of bidding, the Hamlet Town Council has decided not to pursue grant funding for Railroad Street improvements at this time. Council members voted Wednesday to reject all three paving bids and table a Community Crossings application until the January call for projects.
Culver Street Department Submits Community Crossings Grant Application
The Town of Culver submitted an application for INDOT’s Community Crossings grant program.
Hamlet Council to Consider Revised Bids for Railroad Street Improvements, Adopt 2019 Budget
The Hamlet Town Council will make a second attempt tonight at choosing a contractor for Railroad Street improvements. Council members decided last week to give the three bidders a chance to revise their estimates, after the council decided to cut sidewalk work and tree removal out of the project. The town plans to apply for a Community Crossings grant to cover 75 percent of the cost, but the application has to be turned in by Friday.
Hamlet Council to Allow Paving Companies to Adjust Railroad Street Project Bids
The Hamlet Town Council spent almost an hour Thursday trying to bring its proposed Railroad Street project in line with the town’s budget. The town plans to apply for a Community Crossings Grant to cover 75 percent of the cost, while the rest would likely come out of Hamlet’s Economic Development Income Tax Fund.
