In order to ensure they’re meeting the needs of all town employees, North Judson Town Council members approved some additional disability coverage during a special session Wednesday morning. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council to Meet in Special End-of-Year Session Today
North Judson Town Council members plan to handle a few different matters during a special end-of-year session being held today. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Considers Rich Grove Township Fire Contract
North Judson Town Council members approved a contact between the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department and Rich Grove Township when they met Monday night.
Fire Chief Joe Leszek was not present during this week’s meeting but he has been keeping Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe informed about his correspondence with Doloris Locke, the Rich Grove Township Trustee. Continue reading
Winners of the Light Up North Judson Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest Announced!
The winners of the Light Up North Judson outdoor holiday decorating contest were announced at Monday night’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Placement of New Well at Norwayne Field Addressed at North Judson Town Council Meeting
Contractors from Peerless Midwest attempted to get an unauthorized head start on the installation of the new well in the Town of North Judson and council members dealt with some concerns about the issue Monday night. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
The winners of the Light Up North Judson decoration contest will be announced during tonight’s Town Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Members are also expected to go over the 2019 salary ordinance and discuss the Rich Grove Township Fire Service Contract during tonight’s meeting.
Currently, other townships, such as Jackson and Wayne, are on fixed contracts with the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department, where a flat fee of $10,000 is paid annually. On the other hand, Rich Grove Township has a pay-by-call contract where $660 is paid per call. Continue reading
NJ Billing Clerk to Coordinate with Town Attorney about Ordinance Pertaining to Utility Bills and Rental Properties
North Judson’s billing clerk came before the Town Council last Monday to discuss the possibility of developing an ordinance that would change the way the town bills utilities at rented properties. Continue reading
Students at St. Peter Lutheran School Help Raise Funds for K9 Bullet-Proof Vest
Photo Source: Peggy Bohac
Students at the St. Peter Lutheran School recently held a fundraiser to help purchase a new bullet-proof vest for the North Judson Police Department’s K9 Jimy.
At Monday evening’s Town Council meeting, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher shared that about $630 was raised through the school’s fundraiser. Marshal Fisher, K9 Handler Officer Rico Simpson and his trusty partner Jimy went to the school at the end of November in order to take part in the incentive event that was promised to students. Continue reading
The Last Leaf Pick-Up for North Judson Will be On Monday
The last leaf pick-up day in the Town of North Judson will be Monday, December 10th.
When Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann presented his report to council members Monday night, he noted that he was planning to have the final pick-up be at the end of the week. However, Councilman Josh Brown recommended moving it to Monday in order to give citizens one final weekend to tend to their yards. Continue reading
North Judson Officials Discuss Loose Dog Problem with Town Council
Officials in the Town of North Judson are working together to address an apparent loose dog problem. Continue reading
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Participate in North Judson’s Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest
So far, only a handful of people have signed up for the Light Up North Judson outdoor holiday decorating contest and time is running out to get involved!
Registration forms must be turned in at Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street, no later than Friday, December 7th. There is no registration fee and forms can be submitted in the office or placed in the payment drop box.
A cash prize of $125 will be awarded to the two best-decorated homes located within the incorporated town limits. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Approves Resolution Finalizing Bank Transfer
North Judson Town Council members considered a resolution that would finalize a bank transfer when they met Monday evening. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
North Judson Town Council members will consider the town’s salary ordinance when they meet tonight in Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Approves Health Insurance Plan for Town Employees
North Judson Town Council continued their discussion over town employee health insurance when they met last Monday.
Councilman John Rowe noted that he did find an error while reviewing the figures where the current plan was said to cost $3,674 per month. He said he thought the Town’s monthly charge was more than that. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe confirmed that the current plan is actually $4,128 per month.
Councilman Rowe went on to provide his recommendation for the health insurance plan. The plan he chose was alternate three from Anthem. He mentioned that it has a $3,921 monthly charge associated with it. We also consulted Life Cover Quotes experts to find the best life insurance plans. Continue reading
Enter the “Light Up North Judson” Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest for a Chance to Win a Cash Prize!
North Judson officials are encouraging residents to show their holiday spirit and light-up the town by hosting a residential outdoor decorating contest.
Prize money will be awarded to the two best-decorated homes located within the incorporated town limits. There is no fee to enter the contest but pre-registration is required. Forms must be turned in at Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street, no later than Friday, December 7th. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Votes to Pursue Grant Opportunity Through Highway Safety Improvement Program
North Judson Town Council members received a presentation Monday night about grant funds that would be available to upgrade town signs to new standards.
Officer Manager Mitch Hansel from Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering informed the council members about funds that would be available to the town in 2024 through a highway safety improvement program.
He said that the federal government is offering a matching grant that would provide money to upgrade town signs to retro-reflectivity requirements. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Approves Water Rate Adjustment
Residents in the Town of North Judson will see an increase on their next water bill. When the Town Council met Monday evening, Umbaugh representative Ross Hagan provided members and meeting attendees with the finalized figures for a water rate adjustment.
He stated that an 18.3 percent increase is required to help cover the cost of a required waterworks project. Hagan noted, “Currently your residents are paying for $26.05 for a 4,000-gallon bill, that’s going to be $30.70 now on an average monthly bill.”
Some of the major elements of the project, such as the rehabilitation of the water towers and the installation of a backup generator at the water plant, will bring the town into compliance with mandated standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). In other words, these are not cosmetic fixes but necessary upgrades that are required by the state. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
North Judson Town Council members are expected to consider an ordinance amending the waterworks schedule of rates and charges when they meet tonight.
Back in October, Umbaugh representative Eric Walsh came before the council proposing a 15 percent rate increase to water utility bills in order to help fund the town’s water project which is being funded through a combination of grant funding as well as an SRF Loan. Continue reading
North Judson Officials to Look at Alternative Splash Pad Providers to Compare Prices
Now that North Judson officials have received a few different splash pad designs from Vortex Aquatic Structures, they’ll be looking into some different companies to ensure they’re making the most financially feasible decision.
When Town Council members met last Monday, Councilman James Young said he’ll be bringing the two new renderings from Vortex to the next meeting. He also encouraged his fellow council members to check into some alternative splash pad providers. Continue reading
North Judson Town Attorney Recommends Appointing a Separate Safety Board
North Judson Town Attorney Justin Schramm encouraged town council members to appoint a safety board when they met Monday night. Currently, North Judson Town council members also serve as members of the safety board.
The attorney referenced an Indiana code that regulates the discipline and removal of firefighters and police officers which gives individuals the right to a hearing where they can appeal to the safety board if they face a suspension exceeding 5 days.
Schramm said that can lead to a bit of an issue when safety board consists of the same people who serve as town officials.
