The North Judson Town Council has finalized some COVID-19 help for a local business. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services (OTES) has gotten a $30,000 loan through the town’s Revolving Loan Fund.
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The Town of North Judson is once again making it easier for residents to clean up their properties this weekend. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher is coordinating a spring cleanup event.
Continue readingThe owner of three undeveloped parcels in North Judson will have more control over the land, following action by the town council last week. The three parcels off of Simmons Street owned by Tom DeCola were separated by what were technically alleys, even though the entire site was undeveloped, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe.
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North Judson and Winamac are both keeping their current cemetery mowing contractors for another year, after no other companies submitted bids. The North Judson Town Council Monday officially hired TJ’s Lawn Care to mow and maintain Highland and Pioneer cemeteries for 2021.
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The newest member of the North Judson Police Department was introduced to the town council Monday. K-9 Tiko has completed his six-week training course with Officer Keaton Leszek, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will take comments on an alley vacation request tonight. Tom DeCola owns three parcels of land off of Simmons Street, but they’re separated by what are technically alleys. During the previous council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said DeCola’s request only appears to apply to the alleys between those parcels, not to those bordering any other properties.
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While Starke County’s population is not projected to grow, its housing market tells a different story. That’s what Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan recently told the North Judson Town Council.
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Spring leaf pickup starts Monday in the City of Knox. Leaf pickup will take place April 5 through 9 and May 3 through 7, according to the Mayor’s Office. Leaves should be placed in a long row next to the curb along the street, not in the alley. Residents are asked not to bag the leaves and to keep any trash out of the leaf piles.
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The Town of North Judson is taking steps to make it easier to raise funds for park equipment. The town council recently established a dedicated Recreational Equipment Fund.
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Bringing new life to Downtown North Judson may involve capitalizing on nearby amenities but would also require some local leaders to step up. Graduate students from Ball State University held a virtual community engagement session with town officials and business owners Monday.
Continue readingA Ball State University class has begun its study of Downtown North Judson. J.P. Hall and six of his graduate students conducted their first site visit Monday. Hall told the town council Monday night that they’ll spend the next six weeks engaging with local community members and putting together a final document.
Continue readingNorth Judson continues planning for upgrades to Norwayne Field. A restroom will be installed near the new splash pad, funded in part with the money Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
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The North Judson Mint Festival is hoping to make a comeback this year. Festival President Donna Henry told the town council last week that while there’s no guarantee that large-scale events will be allowed come June, organizers had have begun holding planning meetings.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson will be able to move ahead with $948,000 in sidewalk upgrades in the coming years. Mitch Hansel with Fleis & VandenBrink told the town council Monday that INDOT has approved the town’s application to cover 80 percent of that cost with federal funding.
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A coordinated approach to housing development could be on the horizon for Starke County. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Interim Director Lisa Dan says Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is very interested in pursuing a housing development project, and she recently asked the North Judson Town Council if they’d like to join.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will consider some ongoing help with road project grants tonight. A consulting contract with Fleis & Vandenbrink will be discussed tonight. Town officials are also expected to discuss arrangements for the mowing of Highland Cemetery for the year.
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The North Judson Town Council is considering the future of the code enforcement officer position. Council President John Rowe announced last week that Kerry Rust has resigned from the position, and an executive session was scheduled to discuss how to move forward.
Continue readingA two-year-old dispute over a damaged water line was finally resolved during last week’s North Judson Town Council meeting. HRP Construction had been asking for more than $14,000, to cover the cost of repairing a line it damaged while working on the town’s water project in 2019. But figuring out who was responsible and how much money should be given was complicated.
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The North Judson Police Department now has a second K-9. Tiko was selected by Officer Keaton Leszek at Vohne Liche Kennels on Thursday, according to a police department Facebook post. It follows months of fundraising by the town’s police officers.
Continue readingNorth Judson is applying for another round of COVID-19 relief for local businesses, but it will be up against some stiff competition. The town council voted Monday to let officials apply for another $200,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
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