A new town marshal in North Judson will also mean a promotion for one of the town’s police officers. Frank Thomas has been promoted to chief deputy.
North Judson Council to Meet Monday to Open Demolition Bids for Partially Collapsed Building
The Town of North Judson will make a third attempt at hiring someone to tear down a partially collapsed downtown building. Demolition bids for 205 and 207 Lane Street are due by 3:30 this afternoon. They will be opened during a special meeting of the town council Monday morning at 7:00.
North Judson Council Votes to Proceed with Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The North Judson Town Council is taking steps to upgrade the town’s water infrastructure. Council members voted Monday to proceed with a plan to rehabilitate the two water towers, add a well, and upgrade the existing well pumps, among other improvements.
Chicken Supporters Meet with North Judson Town Council, As Animal Ordinance Review Continues
North Judson’s chickens will be allowed to stay for at least a while longer, as the town continues to review its animal ordinance. Residents filled North Judson Town Hall Monday, as chicken owner Sarah Burkett spoke out against the town council’s decision to more strictly enforce the ordinance. It currently prohibits residents from keeping chickens and other farm animals.
North Judson Council Discusses Financing Options for Water, Wastewater Upgrades
The North Judson Town Council has taken the first step toward upgrading the town’s wastewater infrastructure.
Fisher Sworn In as North Judson Town Marshal
North Judson’s new town marshal officially took over this week. Kelly Fisher was sworn in by Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins, during a special town council meeting Tuesday morning. Fisher previously served 18 years as a deputy with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
North Judson Council to Meet with Several Agencies to Discuss Water, Wastewater Projects
North Judson officials hope to nail down some plans for water and wastewater upgrades this morning. The town plans to upgrade its combined sewer overflow system to bring it into compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and water facilities are also planned.
North Judson Resident Plans to Fight Chicken Removal
The chicken debate is heating up in North Judson. Last week, the town council voted to have police officer Frank Thomas enforce the town’s existing animal ordinance by removing all remaining chickens in town, after next month’s county fair. But one resident says the action unfairly singles her out.
North Judson Planning for 2018 Paving Projects, Fork Truck Purchase
North Judson’s streets that need to be repaved will have to wait a year. During last week’s town council meeting, Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann said the town wouldn’t be able to do paving this year. But he went ahead and got two quotes, so the town will be ready to go next spring. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Revisit Golf Cart Ordinance
North Judson may soon revisit its golf cart ordinance. Police Officer Frank Thomas told the town council Monday that residents are buying vehicles expecting to be able to register them as golf carts. But he said they’re clearly not what the ordinance envisioned. Continue reading
North Judson Seeks Applicants for Compliance Officer Job
The search is on for a compliance officer for North Judson. The part-time employee would issue warnings and citations for tall grass and other code violations.
Grant Funds Unlikely for North Judson Building Demolition
It’s looking unlikely that North Judson will be able to get grant funding to help demolish a downtown building believed to be in danger of collapse. Part of the structure at 205 and 207 Lane Street already collapsed in on itself on May 11, forcing North Judson to close off a portion of its downtown area.
North Judson to Evict Chickens, Town Council to Continue Reviewing Animal Ordinance
North Judson’s chickens will soon have to find a new home.
North Judson Council to Get Update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation
The North Judson Town Council will get an update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver tonight. Recently, Weaver’s been discussing plans to bring U.S. 30 up to freeway standards in the northern part of Starke County, as well as efforts to develop properties around North Judson and elsewhere.
Mint Festival Organizers Working Around Unsafe Lane Street Building
The North Judson Mint Festival is set to get underway this evening, in spite of an unsafe building on Lane Street. “We knew that this was a possibility and so we had a plan B and we’re working with plan B and it’s going fine,” says Mint Festival President Donna Henry.
Knox Pulls Recycling Drop-Off Bins
The City of Knox is no longer offering drop-off recycling. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the Starke County Environmental Council pulled the two bins located at the corner of Shield and Mound Streets at his request last Friday. Continue reading
North Judson Council Rejects Lone Building Demolition Bid, Approves Fence
A structurally unsafe building in downtown North Judson will not be able to be torn down before this weekend’s Mint Festival. The town only received one quote to demolish the structure at 205 and 207 Lane Street, and it was for more than $250,000. The council last week formally voted to reject it, citing a lack of detail in the specifications as well as the price. Continue reading
Tradeshow Business Updates North Judson Council on Progress
A tradeshow products business is up and running in North Judson. Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services (OTES) moved into the Thermo Products building west of town on State Road 10. The company produces exhibit booths for tradeshows, as well as banners for a variety of uses.
North Judson Abolishes Recycling Drop Off
The drop-off recycling bin at the corner of Sycamore and Railroad Streets in North Judson has been removed. Continue reading
Railroad Dispute Costing Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, Town of North Judson
The legal battle over North Judson’s short line railroad has town officials considering the line’s future. Last July, the town council decided to lease the line to Michigan-based Lake State Railway, but the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad still hasn’t vacated it.
