Concerns with a recycling transfer station planned for the North Judson area have led to a response from the company, as well as local economic development officials. Metro Recycling is currently moving ahead with a permitting process with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The company plans to add a recycling transfer station on Oakwood Street in the North Judson Industrial Park. Continue reading
The planned addition of a recycling transfer station in the North Judson Industrial Park has some residents organizing a protest. Metro Recycling currently operates three facilities in Northwest Indiana and one in Illinois. Continue reading
The North Judson Town Council approved the town’s 2017 budget last week. It calls for a General Fund of $749,231; $10,000 for Local Road & Street; a $102,411 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund; and $25,420 for Parks. Continue reading
While the Town of North Judson is looking to crack down on unsafe buildings, the town council says it’s happy with the progress being made at one property. The owner of 214 Lane Street gave an update to the town council Monday. Continue reading
North Judson residents will have one more chance to weigh in on a proposed community center prior to the submission of a grant application for the project. A public hearing is scheduled tonight at 6 p.m. at the town hall. The grant application is due Friday. Continue reading
Long-awaited alley repairs are now underway in North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the project also involves sewer work within a section of alleyway between Sheridan Street to Hancock Street. Continue reading
The North Judson Town Council continues to demand improvements on properties deemed unsafe. During Monday’s meeting, the owner of 302 Jones Street was given 30 days to clean up the property’s garage and yard areas. Continue reading
Donations continue rolling in for the proposed North Judson-Wayne Township Community Center. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says about $10,000 has been collected so far in monetary donations. Organizers’ goal is $20,000, in order to maximize points to increase the town’s chances of getting a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
A few ongoing legal issues were discussed during Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Town Attorney Rachel Arndt is taking steps concerning a downtown building the town believes is unsafe. Continue reading
Alley repairs may soon begin in North Judson. The town council Monday agreed to hire Frank Dietrich to install a new layer of stone in areas in need of repair. Continue reading
The North Judson Town Council will consider changes to recycling pickup during tonight’s meeting. According to the advance agenda, the type of recycling bins used in North Judson will be up for discussion. During previous meetings, the town council has also discussed moving pickup to the streets, to reduce wear on the town’s alleys. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson may be able to move ahead with alley repairs, following the replacement of the town’s dump truck. The town council last week voted to purchase a truck from Holt & Sons Truck Sales of Gardner, Illinois, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. The company buys used trucks and refurbishes them to customers’ specifications. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson plans to move forward with legal action over a downtown building deemed to be unsafe. During the previous council meeting, the town scheduled a walk-through of Doug Cassel’s building to determine whether safety concerns had been addressed. But North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says that when the time for the walk-through came, Cassel refused to allow town officials inside. Continue reading
Efforts to restore North Judson’s Pioneer Cemetery have gotten a bit easier, thanks to some help from the town. Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told the town council Monday that town employees had conducted a water tap at the cemetery and installed a yard hydrant with a padlock to limit access. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson is hoping to save some money by purchasing a refurbished dump truck, rather than a new one. Continue reading
The condition of a Downtown North Judson building is leading the town council to consider taking action. The town council has been urging Doug Cassel to fix several items deemed to be safety hazards at his building, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Continue reading
North Judson residents will soon be allowed to drive their golf carts at night. The town council gave its final approval to a revised golf cart ordinance Monday. Continue reading
The proposed North Judson-Wayne Township community center will be up for discussion during a public hearing this evening. Continue reading
More details have been revealed in the planned lease of North Judson’s short line railroad. Last month, the town council selected Lake State Railway to lease and operate the line. Continue reading
Members of the public will have the chance to offer their input on the lease of North Judson’s short-line railroad. Last month, the town council selected Lake State Railway to lease the line. Tonight, the town’s holding a public hearing on the lease at 6:30 at North Judson Town Hall. Continue reading
