Another round of COVID-19 relief for North Judson businesses will be discussed during tonight’s town council meeting. The town was recently awarded $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program to give grants to local businesses. The town is also chipping in $10,000 from its Revolving Loan Fund.
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Conditions for the Norwayne Field restroom project’s grant funding could end up costing North Judson more money. The project is being funded, in part, with funding Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council has finalized some COVID-19 help for a local business. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services (OTES) has gotten a $30,000 loan through the town’s Revolving Loan Fund.
Continue readingThe owner of three undeveloped parcels in North Judson will have more control over the land, following action by the town council last week. The three parcels off of Simmons Street owned by Tom DeCola were separated by what were technically alleys, even though the entire site was undeveloped, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe.
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North Judson and Winamac are both keeping their current cemetery mowing contractors for another year, after no other companies submitted bids. The North Judson Town Council Monday officially hired TJ’s Lawn Care to mow and maintain Highland and Pioneer cemeteries for 2021.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will take comments on an alley vacation request tonight. Tom DeCola owns three parcels of land off of Simmons Street, but they’re separated by what are technically alleys. During the previous council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said DeCola’s request only appears to apply to the alleys between those parcels, not to those bordering any other properties.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is taking steps to make it easier to raise funds for park equipment. The town council recently established a dedicated Recreational Equipment Fund.
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Bringing new life to Downtown North Judson may involve capitalizing on nearby amenities but would also require some local leaders to step up. Graduate students from Ball State University held a virtual community engagement session with town officials and business owners Monday.
Continue readingA North Judson business may soon get some additional COVID-19 relief. The town council has offered Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services (OTES) a $30,000 loan through the town’s Revolving Loan Fund.
Continue readingNorth Judson continues planning for upgrades to Norwayne Field. A restroom will be installed near the new splash pad, funded in part with the money Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson will be able to move ahead with $948,000 in sidewalk upgrades in the coming years. Mitch Hansel with Fleis & VandenBrink told the town council Monday that INDOT has approved the town’s application to cover 80 percent of that cost with federal funding.
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A coordinated approach to housing development could be on the horizon for Starke County. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Interim Director Lisa Dan says Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is very interested in pursuing a housing development project, and she recently asked the North Judson Town Council if they’d like to join.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is finalizing plans for the sale of its short-line railroad. Last month, the town’s redevelopment commission voted to sell the 33-mile railroad corridor to Midwest & Bluegrass Rail for $2,725,000. The deal cleared another procedural hurdle last week, when the commission passed a resolution confirming the corridor’s economic development area, which was initially created last summer.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 relief could be coming to North Judson businesses. The town council voted Monday to pursue funding from the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. North Judson was awarded $250,000 during the second round to give grants to local businesses.
Continue readingThe winners of the 2020 Light Up North Judson holiday decorating contest will be announced during tonight’s town council meeting. The Rich Grove Township fire protection contract and a pair of additional appropriations will be up for approval. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe previously told council members that more spending permission may be needed out of the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, due to the extra paving that took place this year.
Continue readingNorth Judson businesses are thanking the town for helping them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this fall, the town was able to award a total of $220,000 in grants to 30 businesses, with money from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program, as well as the town’s revolving loan fund.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is adjusting its operations in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that he plans to close the town hall to the public for now, with business to be conducted by appointment only and payments being made using the drop box. North Judson Town Hall can be reached at 574-896-3340.
Continue readingDowntown North Judson could soon see some improvements. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that discussions are underway with Ball State University to implement some of the goals developed in the recent comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingThirty North Judson-area businesses have been awarded a total of $220,000 in COVID-19 relief funding. Town Council President John Rowe gave an update on the small business grant program during last week’s meeting.
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North Judson is making some final adjustments to its splash pad. James Young told the rest of the town council last week that the new feature at Norwayne Field was being winterized, after it had been open for a brief preview period. Utility crews were working to replace two sections of pipe to eliminate some fittings, after it was discovered that were causing a minor leak.
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