Hamlet Town Council members stress that a so-called “gentleman’s club” will probably not be in the town’s future. Earlier this month, local business owner George Filip asked council members if there were any rules prohibiting a particular property from being used for that purpose.
Hamlet Council Considers Vehicle Options for Police Department
Hamlet Council Questioned on Adult Entertainment Regulations
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Discusses Population Estimates
Starke County’s population continues to decline. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation discussed the recently-released 2017 population estimates with the Hamlet Town Council last week. Continue reading
About 60 Students, Job Seekers Attend Starke County Job Fair
Last month’s Starke County Job Fair was a success. That’s according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Considers Insurance Options for Underground Pipes
Opportunity Zone Program Discussed with Hamlet Town Council
Hamlet Council Updated on Starke Street Projects
Hamlet Council Approves Additional $3,000 in Culvert Work for Upcoming Starke Street Project
The Hamlet Town Council has agreed to cover the cost of additional culvert work related to the upcoming rehabilitation of Starke Street. The town has been working with Starke County Surveyor Bill Crase to extend the culvert at Benninghoff Ditch. Continue reading
Hamlet Officials Plan Bank Switch
The Town of Hamlet will soon be switching banks. “I don’t know how I’d do it, but I would like to switch to 1st Source,” Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council last week. “A lot of switching around to do, but it would benefit the town.” A 1st Source Bank representative met with council members to discuss the change.
Hamlet Council Approves Utility Equipment Purchases
Hamlet’s utility employees are getting some new equipment. Water and Street Superintendent Fred Rowe told the town council Wednesday that the water plant’s chlorine room needs a new scale, in order to remain in compliance. Council members approved the purchase of a double digital scale, for just over $22,000.
Hamlet’s Dog Problem Resolved, According to Police
More Culvert Work Needed for Hamlet’s Starke Street Rebuilding Project
Hamlet’s Starke Street rehabilitation project may require more culvert work than originally thought. The town has been working with Starke County Surveyor Bill Crase to extend the culvert at Benninghoff Ditch. That will allow a sidewalk to be added from Plymouth Street north to the trailer park and gas station.
Hamlet Town-Wide Yard Sale Set for May
The Hamlet Town Council members learned last week that Davis Township is teaming up with the town for this year’s Hamlet town-wide yard sale. The sale days are May 4 and May 5.
Residents Discuss Loose Dogs with Hamlet Town Council
A few residents attended the Hamlet Town Council meeting this week to complain about the number of loose dogs in town.
The complaints are an extension from a February meeting where two residents reported their concerns about dogs that appear to be vicious. They don’t feel safe around their homes with the dogs hanging around the neighborhoods.
Dates Set for Hamlet Town-Wide Yard Sale
The Town of Hamlet has announced the dates for its spring town-wide yard sale. It will be held Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5.
Hamlet Residents Reminded of Tuesday Trash Pickup
Housing Challenges Discussed with Hamlet Town Council
Gary Poppins Starts Production
Gary Poppins’ Starke County facility is up and running, according to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Special Projects Coordinator Ron Gifford. He briefly mentioned the startup during his report to the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Superintendent Discusses Upcoming Referendum with Hamlet Town Council
Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Dr. Don Harman went to the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday to spread the word about the upcoming school referendum. If approved, the measure would add a property tax of up to 29 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for an eight-year period. It would replace a 19-cent tax that’s set to expire in 2019.