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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North Judson officials say they’re already seeing the benefits of the town’s new grocery store. Grand Central Grocery at Lane and Adair streets held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday. Town officials and residents shared their excitement during Monday’s town council meeting.
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How the Town of North Judson could help bring a new water treatment plant and dollar store to LaCrosse was discussed during Tuesday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. LaCrosse Town Council President Justin Kiel asked if North Judson would be willing to donate a piece of abandoned railroad right of way.
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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 readingA 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 readingThe Town of North Judson is moving ahead with some non-street paving projects. The work will include the sidewalk along Norwayne Field, a set of railroad tracks near American Oak, and the alley running parallel to Lane Street between Main and Adair. The town council last week agreed to hire Town & Country Paving to do the work at a cost of just under $21,000. The only other quote the town received was for over $56,000.
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North Judson’s new grocery store is set to open next month. Teo Dobre gave the town council an update Monday on the work taking place at the former Grand Central Station building that he purchased. He said he hopes to have the store up and running by a week after the Fourth of July.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the 2020 North Judson Mint Festival. The annual event was scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, but Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan does not allow festivals to take place until at least July 4.
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North Judson officials are getting ready for a fun run and 5K planned for April. Starke County Tourism is planning a Spring Has Sprung Bloomers Run for Saturday, April 25. Tourism board representative Mark Rippy discussed some of the plans with the town council last week.
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The Town of North Judson is seeking bids for cemetery mowing. The town council last week agreed to keep the specifications the same as last year’s. Bids are due by Friday, April 3 at the close of business, and council members will open them the following Monday.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council wants to explore its options before choosing a contractor for well rehabilitation work. Town Superintendent Joe Leszek told council members last week that Peerless Midwest has offered to make needed upgrades to Well 1 for a total cost of over $15,000.
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The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s newly-elected president is looking forward to working with the Town of North Judson. Todd Flanigan introduced himself to the town council last week. He explained that he’s been a member of the museum since 1995, served on its board of directors, and also served as president in the past.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson will have a required audit of its water infrastructure completed at no cost. The Indiana Finance Authority is now asking utilities to have a water loss audit done each year and get it validated every two years, according to Sarah Prizio with Commonwealth Engineers.
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North Judson Town Council revisited the topic of holiday decorations when members met for their final meeting of the month.
Continue readingAt the request of a concerned citizen, North Judson officials will be looking to get some speed limit signage installed on Division Street.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will hold interviews this week to talk with the individuals who are interested in serving as the school board representative.
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North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher recently approached council members with a request to use one device for her personal number and work number.
Continue readingNorth Judson officials are planning ahead to make sure they’ll be able to line Highway 10 with lighted decorations when the holiday season rolls around.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher notified Town Council members last week that she’s received some questions about bins remaining in the road after garbage pick-up has taken place.
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