The North Judson Town Council members reviewed three quotes to remove four trees in Norwayne Field and some stump grinding in the park.
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North Judson Town Marshal Suspended
The North Judson Town Council members acted to suspend North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher for a period of five days.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Purchase of New Tanker Truck
The North Judson Town Council has signed off on the purchase of a $240,000 fire truck. Last week, council members agreed to let Fire Chief Joe Leszek sign the contract for a 2022 Freightliner tanker truck from McGinley Fire Apparatus.
Continue readingNorth Judson Expands Summer Splash Pad Hours
North Judson is expanding the hours of its splash pad. The town council agreed Monday to extend the hours to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until school starts August 11.
Continue readingZoning Approval Sought for North Judson Apartment, Townhome Developments
New apartment and townhome developments could soon be coming to North Judson. Kirt Verhagen is seeking zoning permission to build apartments at the southeast corner of State and George streets, along with townhomes on the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Discuss 2022 Paving Projects Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will consider potential paving projects for 2022 tonight. Mitch Hansel with Fleis and VandenBrink will discuss 2022 Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Approves Change to ‘Sprinkling Allowance’ Period
North Judson residents who water their lawn during the month of June will get a little break on their utility bills. The town council passed an ordinance last week moving the “sprinkling allowance” period from July, August, and September to June, July, and August.
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-Wayne Township Fire Department Narrows Truck Options
The North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer fire department thinks it’s found its next tanker truck. Fire Chief Joe Leszek told the town council Monday that the department is leaning toward a 2022 Freightliner from McGinley Fire Apparatus for a cost of almost $240,000.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Prepares to Welcome Veterans Taking Part in Cross-Country Bike Trip
Five veterans’ journey back to civilian life will take them through Starke County in the coming days, and members of the Prairie Trails Club are stepping up to welcome them. Warrior Expeditions is a nonprofit group that helps veterans transition away from their wartime experiences through an outdoor therapy program.
Continue readingNorth Judson Businesses Have until Jul. 2 to Apply for COVID-19 Relief
North Judson businesses can start applying for more COVID-19 relief in the coming days. The town council signed off Monday on the applications for the small business grants North Judson is offering as part of the third phase of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. Applications are due back to the town by Friday, July 2.
Continue readingCo-Working Space, Popup Store, Second Business Pitch Competition Proposed for North Judson
A North Judson native continues pushing for more business development in town. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan recently told the town council that Kirt Verhagen wants to bring a co-working space or maybe a popup store to North Judson.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Adjusts Pay Rates for Seasonal Utility Workers
The North Judson Utility Department will have some flexibility when it comes to paying part-time or seasonal workers. A salary ordinance amendment approved by the town council Monday lets the department pay up to $15 an hour for up to 40 hours per week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Plans Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting
North Judson will dedicate its new splash pad on Memorial Day weekend. During Monday’s meeting, the town council scheduled a ribbon cutting for Saturday, May 29. No specific time was announced. The splash pad had a soft opening last fall.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Discuss COVID-19 Response Funding, Park Plan Tonight
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.
Continue readingGrant Stipulations Raise Concerns for Norwayne Field Restroom Project
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 readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum Excursions Start Next Saturday
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is gearing up for the start of its 2021 season. Saturday excursions from North Judson to English Lake start May 1. The 45-minute round trips depart at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. CDT.
Continue readingEvent Organizers Say Bringing Back Summer Festivals Will Require Volunteers, Financial Help
Summer events may be coming back after a year off due to the pandemic, but in order for that to happen, they’ll need some help. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that things are lining up for the July 3 Family Fun Day, but they’re still trying to round up volunteers. “These events, it’s like starting all over,” he said. “You know, we’ve lost our continuity a little bit.”
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Reports Success with Spring Cleanup
North Judson’s spring cleanup event was a success, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. She told the town council Monday that about 200 letters were sent before the event to homes that police believed needed attention. Out of those, she said she wrote six tickets Monday for homes that still didn’t comply.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Get Updates from Fleis & VandenBrink, North Judson-Wayne Township Library
The North Judson Town Council will get updates from Fleis & VandenBrink tonight. The engineering firm helps the town with street and sidewalk projects, and it’s also offered to help put together a five-year park plan. That, in turn, would make the town’s park board eligible for Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grants. But town officials have said they’d like to give other firms a chance to offer proposals, first.
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