Upgrades to North Judson’s wastewater facilities are now complete. The town council approved the certificate of substantial completion last week, along with final pay applications.
Continue readingThe 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.
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North Judson and Hamlet have announced the winners of their holiday decorating contests.
Continue readingThe winners of the 2020 Light Up North Judson holiday decorating contest will be announced during tonight’s town council meeting. The Rich Grove Township fire protection contract and a pair of additional appropriations will be up for approval. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe previously told council members that more spending permission may be needed out of the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, due to the extra paving that took place this year.
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The Town of North Judson is sticking with its current health insurance provider even though costs are going up. The town council recently chose a plan from Anthem, at the request of employees.
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Planning continues for some major upgrades to North Judson’s sidewalk network. INDOT’s engineering firm has begun working on plans for a continuous sidewalk along State Road 10 from Garfield to Oakwood.
Continue readingNorth Judson businesses are thanking the town for helping them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this fall, the town was able to award a total of $220,000 in grants to 30 businesses, with money from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program, as well as the town’s revolving loan fund.
Continue readingGetting around North Judson by foot may become a little easier and safer over the coming years. The town council recently learned that INDOT plans to install sidewalks along State Road 10 for much of its length through the town, as part of an upcoming resurfacing and drainage project. Now, town officials are looking at adding sidewalks along some north-south streets to feed into the new State Road 10 sidewalk.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will decide on a town employee health insurance plan for 2021 tonight. At the last meeting, Council President John Rowe was leaning toward switching to United Healthcare, but it wouldn’t offer coverage for out-of-network doctors.
Continue readingHamlet and North Judson residents once again have the chance to win some extra money while getting their communities into the holiday spirit. The town councils recently finalized plans for their holiday decorating contests.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is adjusting its operations in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that he plans to close the town hall to the public for now, with business to be conducted by appointment only and payments being made using the drop box. North Judson Town Hall can be reached at 574-896-3340.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will consider the 2021 town employee health insurance plan tonight. Council members will also get updated cost estimates for proposed sidewalk improvements and revisit the CARES Act reimbursement for public safety payroll costs.
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The SCILL Center’s new Fire & Rescue Program has gotten a boost, thanks to the Town of North Judson. Back in September, the town council agreed to let the program use a 1979 Ford fire truck that the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department has been unable to sell, as long as the SCILL Center would maintain it. On Monday, Fire Chief Joe Leszek told the town council Monday that the paperwork was being finalized, and the fire department planned to hand the truck over to the SCILL Center this week.
Continue readingDowntown North Judson could soon see some improvements. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that discussions are underway with Ball State University to implement some of the goals developed in the recent comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingThirty North Judson-area businesses have been awarded a total of $220,000 in COVID-19 relief funding. Town Council President John Rowe gave an update on the small business grant program during last week’s meeting.
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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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The Town of North Judson is once again asking residents not to feed stray cats. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council last week that the code enforcement officer has been getting complaints about a the number of cats in town.
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This Saturday will bring a couple of chances to get active outdoors in North Judson. Starke County Tourism’s Bloomers Run will start at 10:00 a.m. CDT Saturday at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum.
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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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The North Judson Police Department is looking to add a second K-9 to the force. The town council recently agreed to let Town Marshal Kelly Fisher start raising money.
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