The North Judson Town Council adopted its 2022 budget last week. It totals just over $2 million, including a General Fund of almost $954,000. Town officials would also have almost $387,000 in federal American Rescue Plan money they could use, plus almost $167,000 in county economic development income tax revenues.
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North Judson may soon be revising its purchasing policy for town employees. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council last month that the State Board of Accounts wants the town to clearly specify the thresholds that would require multiple quotes or a formal bidding process.
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No comments were offered during last week’s public hearing on North Judson’s 2022 budget proposal. It totals just over $2 million, including a General Fund of almost $954,000.
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North Judson-area residents will soon be asked for input on the town’s park facilities. Town officials are putting together a survey and planning a public engagement session for next month, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe. “Changes you’d like to see, have you used the park at all this last year or in the years previous, those kind of questions,” he says.
Continue readingNorth Judson residents have a chance to help shape the future of the town’s park system. A kickoff meeting for the creation of a five-year master plan is scheduled for tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson residents have a chance to weigh in today on proposed apartment and townhome developments. Kirt Verhagen is asking the town to rezone properties at the southeast corner of State and George streets and the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues to multi-family residential.
Continue readingA new tanker truck, paving projects, and a new full-time position are a few of the items North Judson officials are looking to include in the town’s 2022 budget. The town council reviewed the proposed budget during a special meeting Monday.
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A second round of COVID-19 relief is on its way to North Judson businesses. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that checks were sent out to businesses that applied late last week. “That’s been wrapped up and disbursed and everything sent to KIRPC for their reporting,” Rowe said.
Continue readingNorth Judson may have a slightly different look in the future. NIPSCO plans to upgrade its 239 streetlights in town to LED technology, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe. “They’re replacing all of them,” he told the town council last week. “It’s supposed to mimic moonlight, the 4,000 is, the standard one.”
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North Judson’s town-wide yard sale is tomorrow. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says 35 vendors have signed up.
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The North Judson Town Council has signed off on the purchase of a $240,000 fire truck. Last week, council members agreed to let Fire Chief Joe Leszek sign the contract for a 2022 Freightliner tanker truck from McGinley Fire Apparatus.
Continue readingNew apartment and townhome developments could soon be coming to North Judson. Kirt Verhagen is seeking zoning permission to build apartments at the southeast corner of State and George streets, along with townhomes on the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will consider potential paving projects for 2022 tonight. Mitch Hansel with Fleis and VandenBrink will discuss 2022 Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
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North Judson residents who water their lawn during the month of June will get a little break on their utility bills. The town council passed an ordinance last week moving the “sprinkling allowance” period from July, August, and September to June, July, and August.
Continue readingNorth Judson businesses can start applying for more COVID-19 relief in the coming days. The town council signed off Monday on the applications for the small business grants North Judson is offering as part of the third phase of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. Applications are due back to the town by Friday, July 2.
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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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North Judson residents have a new place to cool off. The splash pad at Norwayne Field was formally turned on by town officials Saturday.
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Those driving through North Judson today will notice an art project taking shape along State Road 10. Local students are painting the sidewalk in front of Norwayne Field.
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North Judson will dedicate its new splash pad on Memorial Day weekend. During Monday’s meeting, the town council scheduled a ribbon cutting for Saturday, May 29. No specific time was announced. The splash pad had a soft opening last fall.
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The era of town railroad ownership in North Judson has officially come to an end. Officials celebrated the closing of the sale of the 33-mile railroad to Midwest & Bluegrass Rail during Monday’s town council meeting. “This is a very special day, absolutely,” said Council President John Rowe.
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