The North Judson Town Council on Saturday hurriedly passed a resolution to prohibit small cell phone towers from cropping up within their rights of way. It establishes an underground and buried utility district to restrict the addition of any sort of new pole insidethe town limits without council permission. A petition must be brought before the town council, and a public hearing is required. Continue reading
North Judson Town Marshal Appeals Termination
North Judson’s recently terminated town marshal has filed a formal appeal of his firing. The town council fired John Ramos during a special-called meeting on Friday, April 21. He had until 5 p.m. the following Friday to appeal. Town council members did not publicly announce a reason for Raoms’ dismissal. Continue reading
Communities Scrambling to Maintain Restrictions on Small Cell Towers
Indiana communities are worried cell towers could start popping up without their permission, under a measure recently passed by the state legislature, unless they take action by this Sunday. Now, municipalities around the state are scrambling to meet the deadline. The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session this morning at 7:30, while the Culver Town Council met yesterday afternoon. Continue reading
James Young Selected for North Judson Town Council
The next North Judson Town Council member was selected during a Republican Party caucus Thursday night. James Young was chosen to fill the remainder of Nathan Bradley’s term, according to Starke County Republican Party Chair Brenda Stanojevic. Continue reading
North Judson Town Marshal Fired
North Judson may soon be looking for a new town marshal. John Ramos was terminated by the town council during a special session Friday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. She says council members did not publicly announce a reason for his dismissal. Continue reading
Caucus Scheduled This Week to Fill North Judson Council Vacancy
The North Judson Town Council may soon have a new member. According to officials in the Starke County Clerk’s Office, a Republican Party caucus is scheduled for this Thursday at 7 p.m. to choose a replacement for Nathan Bradley. Continue reading
North Judson Council Gathers Information on Infrastructure Projects, Utility Rates
The North Judson Town Council is a step closer to making a decision on potential water and wastewater upgrades. Vince Sommers with Commonwealth Engineers discussed a cost-savings analysis with council members last week. Continue reading
North Judson Cemetery Cleanup Starts Monday
Cleanup of North Judson’s Highland and Pioneer cemeteries will be taking place over the next week. The town’s asking residents to remove items by Monday, to make sure they won’t be broken. Continue reading
North Judson Council Member Resigns, Special Council Meeting Scheduled
The North Judson Town Council will soon have a new member, following the resignation of Nathan Bradley. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Bradley is moving out of town, requiring him to give up his council seat. Continue reading
New Reserve and Part-Time Police Officers Introduced to North Judson Town Council
The Town of North Judson continues to beef up its police force. Continue reading
North Judson Council Approves Zoning Variance for Doctor’s Office
A doctor’s office will be able to move in at 701 West Talmer Avenue in North Judson, following action by the town council Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says a zoning variance was approved, changing the designation from Single-Family Residential to Local Business. Continue reading
North Judson Council Considers Funding Options for Infrastructure Projects
The North Judson Town Council continues gathering information about how to pay for potential water and wastewater upgrades. Commonwealth Engineers is suggesting nearly $1.9 million in improvements to the town’s combined sewer overflow system and another $1.5 million for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. Water infrastructure upgrades are also planned. Continue reading
North Judson Alley Repairs Almost Done
Long-awaited alley repairs are nearing completion in North Judson. As of Monday, the alley project was about three-quarters of the way done, according to Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann. Continue reading
North Judson Utility Projects May Lead to Big Rate Hike
The North Judson Town Council is trying to figure out how to pay for some much-needed utility projects, while minimizing the impact on utility rates. Representatives from Commonwealth Engineers and accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates met with the council Monday to discuss the projects and possible funding options. Continue reading
Downtown North Judson Building Demolition Delayed by Legal Action
The demolition of a Downtown North Judson building appears to be on hold. Continue reading
Lightning Strike Destroys Tree in North Judson
A loud explosion heard in the North Judson area Monday was caused by lightning striking a tree. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Consider Cumulative Capital Development Fund, Demolition Bid
North Judson residents will have the chance to weigh in on a proposed tax increase during tonight’s town council meeting. A public hearing is scheduled on the reestablishment of the town’s cumulative capital development fund. Continue reading
North Judson Accepts Demolition Bids for Downtown Building
Plans are moving ahead for the demolition of a Downtown North Judson building. Continue reading
North Judson Police Department Adds Part-Time and Reserve Officers
The Town of North Judson is boosting its police force. The town council approved the hiring of four part-time employees and three reserve officers Monday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
North Judson Looking for Demolition, Mowing Contractors
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with the demolition of a downtown building, but so far no one has expressed interest in doing the work. Town officials decided to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street after they determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading