Hamlet-area officials are looking at adding a dedicated funding source for fire protection, but the high cost of implementing it may derail those plans. For months, the town council has been discussing the idea of forming a fire protection territory with Davis Township.
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The Town of Hamlet’s siren continues to annoy residents. The siren apparently has a habit of turning on and then getting stuck.
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More housing, new recreational opportunities, and additional medical and childcare facilities are a few of the investments local leaders hope to attract with Starke County’s Opportunity Zone. Much of the area north of Knox and south of U.S. 30 was designated an Opportunity Zone in 2018. The federal program offers tax incentives for investment in low-income communities.
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Proposed changes to water billing in Hamlet’s trailer park are drawing concern from its owner. The town has proposed doing away with the meters at individual trailers and sending one big water bill to the entire Country Acres property.
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The Town of Hamlet has taken action to fix a traffic safety issue near the new Dollar General store. The town council voted last week to place a stop sign on the eastbound U.S. 30 frontage road, officially 600 North, at its intersection with Starke Street.
Continue readingStarke County’s efforts to develop the SYSCO property are getting the support of the Hamlet Town Council. County Council President Dave Pearman told the town council Wednesday that the county is negotiating with SYSCO with the hope of seeing something “beneficial” happen with the property.
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The Town of Hamlet is expecting a slight decrease in insurance costs. The town council last week agreed to continue with 1st Source Insurance for the year. This year’s premium is $126 lower than last year’s.
Continue readingThe Hamlet Zoning Board has finalized a list of incentives for new home development, and along with that, some procedures for building inspections.
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The Hamlet Town Council is expected to consider a resolution outlining building inspection requirements tonight. The language proposed by Council President Dave Kesvormas would leave it up to the developer to hire a licensed home inspector.
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The Town of Hamlet is adjusting its annual Easter Egg Hunt slightly, to allow it to go ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town’s park board last week that all of the age groups will still hunt for eggs at the same time, but they might be spread out more than usual.
Continue readingHamlet residents may see a slight property tax increase, following action by the town council Wednesday. Council members voted to reestablish the town’s cumulative capital development fund at its maximum rate of five cents per $100 of assessed valuation. That’s up from just under four cents now, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts.
Continue readingThe Town of Hamlet continues addressing some unsafe properties. The zoning board recently approved an order giving the owner of 200 West Davis Street until April 10 to finish tearing down a dilapidated garage. In a letter to board members, the owner felt that timeline was possible.
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The Hamlet Police Department is looking at getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council last week that a dog could help slow the flow of drugs on the busy U.S. 30 corridor. “It’s here,” he said. “It’s running through the town. We’re doing everything to get it stopped.”
Continue readingThe Town of Hamlet is looking at solidifying its housing development plans. Nearly two years after Town Council President Dave Kesvormas made his “22 by ‘22” goal for new home construction, he presented a resolution proposing specific incentives during Wednesday’s zoning board meeting.
Continue readingHamlet officials are exploring their options, when it comes to building inspections. The town has been without a building inspector for years, and with new home construction taking place, Town Council Member Brian Earnest says it’s time to fix that.
Continue readingHamlet’s lack of building inspections continues to draw concerns, but how to move forward was a topic of some debate during the last town council meeting. Fire Chief Brad Hazelton told council members that, until recently, he was unaware that new buildings are not formally inspected.
Continue readingHamlet’s newest retail business opens to customers today, but town council members still faced criticism Wednesday for not doing more to encourage development. Council President Dave Kesvormas announced that Dollar General opens today.
Continue readingIf more homes are going to be built in Hamlet, someone should actually be inspecting them like an inspector from foundation inspection Kansas City, according to Town Council Member Brian Earnest.
Continue readingThe Town of Hamlet has apparently fallen behind in updating its wellhead protection plan. Water Operator Jason Cox recently told the town council that the town got a letter from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, notifying them of a violation.
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Two Starke County towns are looking to upgrade their Christmas decorations. The North Judson Town Council Monday approved the third and final payment to Temple Display for the 42 light pole decorations it purchased in 2019. Now, town officials are ready to get more.
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