Efforts continue to try to match high school seniors with local employers with positions to fill.
Continue readingStarke County Employers ‘Desperate for Workers,’ According to Economic Development Foundation
Hamlet’s Railroad Street Project to Start As Soon As Contract is Finalized
Hamlet’s Railroad Street project is set to begin soon. Last month, the town council awarded a bid to Mark Milo Enterprises. The town received a Community Crossings grant from the state to cover 75 percent of the cost.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Continues Discussing Potential Electronic Message Board Locations
The Hamlet Town Council continues to look into potential locations for an electronic message board. Last year, council members discussed placing an LED sign in front of the Town Hall.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Meet with HWC Representatives to Start Comprehensive Planning Process
Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process is getting underway. On Wednesday, town officials met with representatives from HWC Engineering to discuss the process, according to Town Council Member Brian Earnest.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Gets Update on Norton Packaging Expansion
An expansion of Norton Packaging’s facility east of Hamlet could create 20 new jobs. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation recently gave an update to the Hamlet Town Council.
Continue readingNo Changes Expected for Hamlet Residents, Following Sale of Garbage, Recycling Contractor
No major changes are expected in Hamlet’s trash and recycling pickup, following the sale of Local Affordable Disposal. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts recently told the town council that the company has been acquired by Michiana. She said garbage will continue to be collected each Tuesday, and recycling will be picked up every other Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Purchase of Laptops for Police Department
Starke County’s new computer aided dispatch system has brought to light some issues with the Hamlet Police Department’s computers. Town Marshal Clint Norem gave an update to the town council last week.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Submits Letter of Intent for Stellar Designation
Starke County has turned in its letter of intent for a Stellar Community designation. Constellation of Starke’s paperwork was submitted to the state by the April 5 deadline, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Awards Bid for Railroad Street Project
The Town of Hamlet has chosen a paving contractor for its upcoming Railroad Street project. The town council approved a bid from Mark Milo Enterprises during a special session Wednesday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. At just under $194,000, Pitts says it was the lowest of the three bids the town received.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Cracking Down on Garbage
The Hamlet Police Department is demanding the cleanup of certain properties. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that he’s identified a list of questionable properties and will be hand-delivering notices on Monday.
Continue readingProperty Tax Assessments, Caps Impacting Starke County Communities
Changes in assessments of agricultural land are impacting local communities’ tax revenues. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation shared some statistics with the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday.
Continue readingStarke Stellar Team Asks Community Members to Take Survey, As Letter of Intent Deadline Nears
As Starke County officials decide whether to apply for a Stellar Community designation this year, local residents are being asked to fill out a survey. It’s a way to demonstrate support from local communities to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Discuss American Legion’s Planned Junior Shooting Sports Program
The Hamlet American Legion is looking to launch a Junior Shooting Sports program. One of the program’s organizers asked the town council Wednesday if there would be any issues with holding it on the Legion’s property along the train tracks.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Sign Paperwork for Community Crossings Grant
The Town of Hamlet has officially accepted almost $258,000 in Community Crossings grant funding. Town officials signed the grant paperwork during Wednesday’s town council meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Comprehensive Planning Contracts
Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process cleared another procedural hurdle Wednesday. The town council approved a $40,000 contract with HWC Engineering and a $4,400 contract with the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Receives OCRA Funds for Comprehensive Plan, Signs Service Agreement with KIRPC
A service agreement between the Town of Hamlet and the Kankakee Iroquois Planning Commission was signed Wednesday night.
Hamlet Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts said the agreement was related to the Town’s comprehensive plan project.
Continue readingHamlet Town-Wide Yard Sale Scheduled for May 3 and 4
We may be in the middle of winter, but the Town of Hamlet is already gearing up for yard sale season.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Voice Support for Updates to Starke County’s Computer Aided Dispatch System
Efforts to update Starke County’s computer aided dispatch system are getting support from Hamlet officials. The Sheriff’s Department’s new system is going to mean some additional costs for local communities, but Hamlet Town Council President Dave Kesvormas thinks it will be a good deal.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Explore Financing Options for Potential Housing Development
Negotiations continue on a potential Hamlet housing development. Town Council President Dave Kesvormas gave an update during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Council Appoints Representative to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Board
The Town of Hamlet will apparently continue to be represented on the Starke County Economic Development Foundation Board of Directors.
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