An electric police vehicle could soon be patrolling the streets of North Judson. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher has been looking into adding a Tesla to her department’s fleet.
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North 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 readingNorth Judson to Hold Public Hearing on Apartment, Townhome Developments Tonight
North 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 readingDecorated Bike Rack Donated to North Judson
North Judson is getting a new piece of bike infrastructure and public art. Kirt Verhagen recently told the town council that he purchased a bike rack last year for a North Judson-San Pierre art student to decorate.
Continue readingNorth Judson Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Fire Truck, Paving Projects, New Employee
A 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.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council, N.J-S.P. School Board Approve Land Acquisitions for Sidewalk Project
Plans continue moving forward for the State Road 10 sidewalk project in North Judson. Both the town and the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation recently approved agreements letting INDOT acquire small portions of their property along the highway.
Continue readingStarke County Solar Projects Keep Moving Forward
Solar development is ramping up in Starke County, according to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan. She told the North Judson Town Council Monday that the Starke Solar/Mammoth Solar project south of Bass Lake is expected to break ground in October, with construction to be complete by the summer of 2023.
Continue readingNorth Judson Disburses Second Round of COVID-19 Relief Money for Small Businesses
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 Council to Get Update on Community Crossings Paving Plans Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get an update on paving plans tonight. Mitch Hansel with USI Consultants will discuss engineering services for Community Crossings projects.
Continue readingUpgraded Signs, Streetlights Coming to North Judson
North 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.”
Continue readingRidership Up at Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
One of Starke County’s major tourist attractions is reporting a big increase in visitors this year. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum says almost 2,200 passengers have ridden its regularly-scheduled trains so far this year. Museum President Todd Flanigan says the museum typically only sees about 1,650 during an entire season.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town-Wide Yard Sale Saturday
North Judson’s town-wide yard sale is tomorrow. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says 35 vendors have signed up.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Reaches Easement Agreement with Railroad Owner
The Erie Trail has secured a path from North Judson to LaCrosse. Steve Lucas with the Prairie Trails Club says the group has finalized an easement with the new owners of the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Get Update on COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get an update tonight on the latest round of COVID-19 relief for small businesses. The town was awarded $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program earlier this year.
Continue readingNorth Judson Opts Not to Buy Electronic Speed Signs for Now
North Judson will not be buying its own electronic speed signs, despite some residents’ claims that they would improve safety. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher presented a few options to the town council last week, ranging from $2,900 up to almost $5,500.
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 readingNorth Judson Council to Get Updates on Paving Plans, Tree Removal Projects Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get updates tonight on plans for next year’s paving projects and the tree removal at Norwayne Field and the Town Park. Council members will also get their monthly update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan.
Continue readingMint Festival Review Meeting Set for July 15
The North Judson Mint Festival Committee will be meeting July 15 to review this year’s event.
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