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
Community Center Donations Sought as Grant Deadline Looms
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
North Judson Making Progress on Unsafe Building, Railroad Lease Agreement
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
North Judson to Proceed with Alley Repairs
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
Recycling Bins to be Discussed by North Judson Town Council
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
North Judson Council Approves Dump Truck Purchase
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
North Judson Plans Legal Action over Condition of Downtown Building
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
North Judson Restores Water to Pioneer Cemetery, Alleys Still in Need of Repair
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
North Judson Plans Dump Truck Replacement
The Town of North Judson is hoping to save some money by purchasing a refurbished dump truck, rather than a new one. Continue reading
North Judson Demands Safety Improvements to Downtown Building
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 Council Approves Nighttime Golf Cart Operation
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
Public Hearing Scheduled for North Judson Community Center
The proposed North Judson-Wayne Township community center will be up for discussion during a public hearing this evening. Continue reading
North Judson Railroad Lease Discussed
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
Public Hearing Scheduled for North Judson Railroad Lease
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
North Judson War Reenactment in Jeopardy
A Civil War reenactment planned in North Judson this fall may be canceled, due to a lack of volunteers. The event would commemorate the return of local soldiers at the end of the war in 1866 and would be part of the town’s celebration of Indiana’s Bicentennial. Continue reading
North Judson Taking Steps to Improve Unsafe Buildings
The Town of North Judson is continuing with its efforts to try to bring buildings in the town up to a good state of repair. Two potentially unsafe buildings were discussed during Monday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
North Judson Considers Nighttime Golf Cart Operation
North Judson residents are one step closer to being allowed to ride their golf carts at night. A revised golf cart ordinance was approved on second reading by the town council Monday. Continue reading
Ramos Takes Over As North Judson Town Marshal
After a week on the job, North Judson Town Marshal John Ramos says he’s settling into the position. Continue reading
Work Begins on North Judson Wastewater Plan
The Town of North Judson is beginning the process of updating plans for the town’s wastewater facilities. Continue reading
Lake State Railway Selected to Lease North Judson’s Railroad
The Town of North Judson has selected Lake State Railway to lease its short line railroad. The town council unanimously made the decision during a special meeting Thursday. Continue reading
