Officers with the North Judson Police Department and Code Enforcement are working to address citizen concerns related to dogs in town. One resident came before the town council last Monday to alert them about a residence with some troublesome dogs on Leslie Street. Continue reading
NJ Officials Review Outdated Rule After Receiving Inquiry About Opening an Art and Tattoo Business in Town
A business looking to call downtown North Judson home has town officials reviewing an old rule. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe alerted town council members last Monday that business owner Hannah Minix previously ran an art and tattoo shop in Winamac and recently rented a place on Lane Street. Continue reading
The North Judson Officials Consider the Possibility of Including a Live Stream on Town Website
A template has been selected and the North Judson Town website is currently being personalized.
At this week’s town council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe informed the members that he’s been coordinating with Brian Pinson from SpiderByte IT about the ongoing project. Continue reading
Additional Park Project Proposed to Accompany Norwayne Field Splash Pad Installation
North Judson officials are looking to scale back the size of the proposed splash pad at Norwayne Field to accommodate for a restroom facility they’d like to build in the area as well. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Addresses Speeding Issue on Arlington Avenue
A speeding problem brought to the attention of the North Judson Clerk-Treasurer was addressed during the Town Council’s Monday night meeting. Continue reading
The Starke County Stellar Executive Team Has Been Assembled
The Stellar Executive Team of Starke County has been assembled.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert is serving as one of the members and shared the other individuals who will be involved. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Secures Potential Domain Names for Website
North Judson officials took a major step forward with their website creation process this week by securing viable domain names. Officials have been brainstorming about potential names to give the Town’s website. Those options were provided to Datacrates, the company the Town is working with on this project. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
According to the Indiana Gateway for Governmental Units, a budget hearing is scheduled for tonight’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Covers Preliminary Cost Estimate for Norwayne Field Splash Pad
North Judson Town Council members held a preliminary discussion about financing for the proposed splash pad installation at Norwayne Field when they met on Tuesday.
Since there seems to be a general consensus amongst community members and town representatives that this is a positive project to pursue, Councilman James Young said he’s been coordinating with Bill Smith from Vortex Aquatic Structures about developing a plan.
Councilman Young said he told Smith the Town is looking to spend approximately $60,000 or less for the installation of the recreational water feature. Continue reading
North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Addresses Potential Expansion at Highland Cemetery
North Judson Town Council members received an update about the potential expansion at Highland Cemetery when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Decides on Company to Create Official Website
North Judson Town Council members took a major step toward getting an official town website using wordpress hosting when they met this week.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told council members on Tuesday that he’s been having conversations with Brian Pinson from SpiderByte IT about the costs associated with such a project. Continue reading
North Judson Clerk-Treasurer to Serve as Town Representative in Regional Stellar Community Efforts
North Judson Town Council members decided who would serve as their community representative for the local Stellar Executive Team when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
The Next Stellar Step for North Judson is to Create a Comprehensive Plan
Coordination between North Judson officials and representatives at the Kankakee Iroquois Regional Planning Committee (KIRPC) is happening as the town prepares to have a comprehensive plan created.
When North Judson town council members met on Monday, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe shared a bit about the recent meeting held at Starke County Economic Development Foundation offices about local Regional Stellar efforts.
He said the next step for North Judson is to start putting together a comprehensive plan. Continue reading
North Judson Clerk Treasurer Shares Plans to Get Clock on Lane Street Working Again
North Judson’s Clerk-Treasurer is looking to get a focal point in town back in working order. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told council members and meeting attendees on Monday that he wants to fix the tall clock that stands in front of Grand Central Station on Lane Street.
Rowe said, “It’s a neat thing to have in our downtown and I think it’s wasted there; A: not working and B: not being lit up in the evenings.” Continue reading
Signage Installed Around North Judson to Help Guide Trail Travelers
Back in May, Prairie Trails Club Representatives Steve and Kathy Lucas came before Town Council members, requesting permission to place signs around town that would help guide people using the trails. The members unanimously approved the request.
As a reminder, The Erie Trail in North Judson runs a little more than 9 miles and is a part of two major trails that stretch across the whole country. Continue reading
Town-Wide Yard Sale Discussed at North Judson Town Council Meeting
Saturday’s town-wide yard sale was a topic of discussion when North Judson Town Council members met Monday evening.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told members that there were 43 individuals who signed up in time to be included on the maps and eight additional individuals came in to purchase permits after the fact. Continue reading
Don’t Miss Your Chance to be on the Map for this Year’s North Judson Town Wide Yard Sale
North Judson residents who wish to participate in the annual town wide yard sale need to sign up as soon as possible! The event will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 4th from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
To participate a permit must be received from Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street. In order to appear on this year’s map, individuals need to be signed up by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31st. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Addresses Property Classification Concern
North Judson Town Council members addressed a property classification concern when they met last Monday.
Don Ward and Gus Curran came before council members last week to ask whether they knew if a particular piece of property was zoned within the town limits or if it fell in the county’s jurisdiction.
He added that they were looking to get some kind of definitive statement from the council as soon as possible since Curran is attempting to sell the property and already had one client turn away due to the zoning complications. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Authorizes Insurance Assessment
The existing insurance policy for the Town of North Judson will be receiving a thorough assessment, following a decision made by town council members Monday night.
Representatives from ONI Risk Partners provided a presentation to the town council, alerting them of a cost-free opportunity where they take a look at the town’s existing property and liability insurance and compare it to other programs that are offered. Continue reading
USDA Announces Approval of Multi-Million Dollar Loan for the Town of North Judson
More than 100 rural infrastructure projects across the country, including one here in Starke County, are being funded thanks in part to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program.
The Town of North Judson received a $3,892,000 loan from the USDA to assist with their sewer improvement project. Continue reading
