The Town of Hamlet is among the communities waiving late fees on utility bills during the public health emergency. The town council passed a resolution last week officially making the change.
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Hamlet Gets Two Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
The latest round of Hamlet’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program has generated interest from two property owners. Applications were due last week.
Continue readingHamlet Awaiting Second Appraisal Ahead of Property Sale
Hamlet officials continue moving through the process of trying to get a new home built at Lincoln and Pearl streets. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property to someone who would build a home to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingHamlet Trash Pickup to Move to Thursdays in March
Changes are coming to Hamlet’s trash pickup. Starting in March, pickup will move from Tuesday mornings to Thursday mornings, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. The monthly cost will also increase from $11.39 to $12.92 per household, and then up to $13.44 in March of 2021.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Looking to Encourage Home Development on Jefferson Street
Hamlet officials continue exploring ways to boost housing development, such as employing the help of companies like New Home Construction in Eugene.
The town council is working on getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. But there are also several privately-owned lots that might benefit from some incentives that could lead them to consider home additions and new constructions, according to Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingHamlet Still Awaiting Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
Hamlet’s latest round of the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program has failed to get any applicants so far.
Earlier this month, the town council decided to start taking applications after a few property owners had expressed interest, but as of Wednesday’s town council meeting, no one had signed up.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Review Statute as Land Sale Preparations Continue
Hamlet officials are still sorting through the legal technicalities of getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets to a potential home-builder.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board to Continue Planning for Memorial Walking Path Tonight
The Hamlet Town Park’s proposed walking path is expected to be discussed by the park board tonight. The Hamlet American Legion has reportedly raised over $5,000 to build a walking path in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr. The park board and other project organizers are expected to discuss plans in more detail during a closed executive session tonight, before the park board’s regular meeting at 6:30.
Continue readingStarke Street Lighting Upgrades Still on the Radar for Hamlet Town Council
The Hamlet Town Council last week revisited the possibility of adding more streetlights on Starke Street. In 2016, the town installed decorative lights on the east side of the street, across from the town hall, as the first part of a four-phase project. But additional work has been put on hold, as the town council has focused instead on Community Crossings paving projects.
Continue readingHamlet to Research Cost of Extending Water Line
The Town of Hamlet may be looking to extend its water lines. During last week’s town council meeting, Council Member Brian Earnest said a resident in the East Hamlet area has expressed interest in hooking up to Hamlet’s water system.
Continue readingHamlet Police Issue Warnings for Abandoned Vehicles
The Hamlet Police Department is cracking down on abandoned vehicles and similar violations. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council last week that officers recently issued eight or nine warnings, and all but one of the individuals have since taken care of the issue.
Continue readingHamlet Street Superintendent Continues Preparing for Possible Division Street Project
The Town of Hamlet continues preparing for its next paving project. Town officials hope to resurface Division Street from Railroad to Terry streets, with funding from the next round of Community Crossings grants.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Reappointed for 2020
The list of officials for the Town of Hamlet will largely stay the same in 2020. During the town council’s first meeting of the year Wednesday, Town Marshal Clint Norem, Street Superintendent Kevin Leinbach, and Town Attorney Martin Bedrock were all reappointed. So were Water Operator Jason Cox and Wastewater Operator Jason Clemons.
Continue readingHamlet Taking Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
The Town of Hamlet continues to pursue sidewalk upgrades. On Wednesday, the town council agreed to take applications for the next round of the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Under the program, the town splits the cost of sidewalk upgrades with interested property owners.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Looking to Accept Sealed Bids for Home Development Site
Hamlet officials are still working on a plan to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land. During Wednesday’s zoning board meeting, Board Member Brian Earnest said town officials have opted to accept sealed bids for the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets, but there are still several logistics to be worked out.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Work on Land Sale Strategy for Home Development
The Hamlet Town Council tonight will continue discussing how to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. Some options mentioned so far include selling the land to the highest bidder or promising to refund the purchase price if a home is built to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Considers Housing’s Role in Oregon-Davis Enrollment Decline
Open enrollment continues to create challenges for the Oregon-Davis School Corporation. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation recently shared some details from the Indiana Department of Education’s fall transfer report with the Hamlet Town Council.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Continues Debating Sale of Land for Home Development
Hamlet officials continue debating how to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. During last week’s town council meeting, President Dave Kesvormas once again suggested selling the lot and then refunding the purchase price once a home is built to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingHamlet May Explore Fee Increases in 2020
The Town of Hamlet may be looking at raising fees in 2020. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council Wednesday that meetings will have to be held in January to look at ways to increase revenue.
Continue readingNo Pay Raises Included in Hamlet’s 2020 Salary Ordinance
Hamlet town employees won’t be getting a pay raise next year. No changes were noted in the 2020 salary ordinance finalized by the town council Wednesday.
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