The North Judson Town Council members heard from Town Marshal Kelly Fisher who requested the move of a part-time officer to a full-time officer.
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North Judson Town Council to Look into Redistricting
The North Judson Town Council members will soon be looking into the redistricting process.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Discusses Placement of Campaign Signs
The North Judson Town Council members discussed the placement of campaign signs when they met last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Continue Discussing Purchasing Policy Changes Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will continue discussing changes to its purchasing policy tonight. 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.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Consider Purchasing Policy Updates
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.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Tables Rezoning Requests for Apartment Developments
It will be another couple weeks before the North Judson Town Council decides whether apartment and townhome developments will be able to move ahead. On Tuesday, council members tabled the planning commission’s recommendations to rezone the necessary properties to multifamily residential.
Continue readingINDOT’s State Road 10 Project Complicates Pioneer Cemetery Fence Replacement
North Judson officials are working to confirm INDOT’s plans for State Road 10, before replacing the fence around Pioneer Cemetery. Last month, the town council approved a quote for almost $32,000 from White Fencing to replace the current chain link fence, while upgrading the portion along State Road 10 to black aluminum. During Monday’s town council meeting, council member Matt Brewer said White was ready to start installation in a couple weeks.
Continue readingMore Work Needed to Secure Trail Easement from English Lake to LaCrosse
An extension of the Erie Trail could soon secure a path all the way to LaCrosse, but more discussions are needed with the new owner of the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad.
Continue readingNorth Judson Celebrates Closing of Railroad Sale
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.
Continue readingNorth Judson Taking Steps to Finalize Railroad Sale, Discussions over LaCrosse Property Continue
The 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 readingNorth Judson to Sell Railroad to Midwest & Bluegrass
North Judson has picked a buyer for its short line railroad. The town’s redevelopment commission voted Monday to sell the 33-mile railroad corridor to Midwest & Bluegrass Rail. The company submitted the highest of three offers at $2,725,000.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council President Calls for Random Checks for Pet Tag Compliance
North Judson is looking to put more teeth into its animal ordinance. During last week’s town council meeting, Council President John Rowe noted that pet owners have until February 15 to get their 2021 pet tags. After that, a late fee will take effect.
Continue readingNorth Judson Looking into Appointing Council Members to Vacant Board, Commission Seats
How to fill vacancies on some of North Judson’s boards and commissions was a topic of discussion during last week’s town council meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials to Review Railroad Offers Next Monday
The Town of North Judson is taking offers for its short line railroad. Proposals are due next Monday at 4:00 p.m. CST. They’ll be opened by the redevelopment commission later that evening.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum Hopes New Railroad Operator Could Allow LaCrosse Trips to Resume
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is expressing optimism with the new operator of North Judson’s short line railroad. A company called Midwest & Bluegrass Rail announced last month that it had purchased the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad, as well as three other short lines, from the Indiana Boxcar Corporation. Midwest & Bluegrass is a relatively new company, formed in 2019.
Continue readingNorth Judson May Consider Donating Portion of Railroad to Museum
The Town of North Judson may be willing to donate part of its short line railroad to the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. The town council brought up the possibility to museum leadership during a July 27 executive session, according to Council President John Rowe.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Considers What to Do with LaCrosse Property
A piece of vacant land in the middle of LaCrosse apparently belongs to the Town of North Judson. When North Judson acquired its railroad property, it appears to have included a short stretch of abandoned railroad right of way, right by the busy intersection of U.S. 421 and State Road 8.
Continue readingNorth Judson Establishes Redevelopment Commission
The Town of North Judson now has a redevelopment commission. It was officially established by the town council Monday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Planning Commission May Review Setback Requirements along Highways
The condition of a North Judson auto repair shop property continues to draw concern from town officials. Now, they’re hoping zoning updates might put some teeth into enforcement efforts.
Continue readingPotential Railroad Sale Could Complicate Efforts to Extend Erie Trail
The potential sale of North Judson’s short line railroad could complicate efforts to extend the North Judson Erie Trail. The Prairie Trails Club wants to extend the trail to the northwest, alongside the railroad tracks. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert told the town council Monday that in order to get a Next Level Trails grant from the state, it would help to have a permanent easement from the town.
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