The Winamac Town Council signed a contract with an engineering firm to conduct inspections on the INDOT sidewalk and lighting project downtown.
Continue readingWinamac Signs Contract to Inspect Future INDOT Project
North Judson Town Council Gets Update on Sidewalk Projects
Representatives from USI Consultants went over proposed sidewalk projects with the North Judson Town Council members last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council, N.J-S.P. School Board Approve Land Acquisitions for Sidewalk Project
Plans continue moving forward for the State Road 10 sidewalk project in North Judson. Both the town and the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation recently approved agreements letting INDOT acquire small portions of their property along the highway.
Continue readingNew Streetlights Getting Positive Feedback in Hamlet
Hamlet’s new decorative streetlights are getting some positive feedback. Town Council President Dave Kesvormas says he’s gotten a lot of complements about the new lights on Starke Street. “It almost looks like a runway when you come in late at night when it’s foggy,” Kesvormas said during Wednesday’s council meeting. “It looks pretty cool.”
Continue readingUpgraded Signs, Streetlights Coming to North Judson
North Judson may have a slightly different look in the future. NIPSCO plans to upgrade its 239 streetlights in town to LED technology, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe. “They’re replacing all of them,” he told the town council last week. “It’s supposed to mimic moonlight, the 4,000 is, the standard one.”
Continue readingSidewalk Art Installation Taking Shape in North Judson
Those driving through North Judson today will notice an art project taking shape along State Road 10. Local students are painting the sidewalk in front of Norwayne Field.
Continue readingGrant Stipulations Raise Concerns for Norwayne Field Restroom Project
Conditions for the Norwayne Field restroom project’s grant funding could end up costing North Judson more money. The project is being funded, in part, with funding Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingSidewalk, Lighting Upgrades Planned for Downtown Winamac
The Town of Winamac is looking to make the downtown area a little safer for pedestrians. Town Manager Brad Zellers recently discussed planned sidewalk and lighting upgrades with the town council.
Continue readingApplications Now Open for Knox 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
The City of Knox is once again offering to pick up half the cost of sidewalk replacement. The Mayor’s Office is now taking requests for the 2021 residential/business sidewalk replacement program.
Continue readingPlanning Continues for Norwayne Field Upgrades
North Judson continues planning for upgrades to Norwayne Field. A restroom will be installed near the new splash pad, funded in part with the money Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingFunding Approved for North Judson Sidewalk Project
The Town of North Judson will be able to move ahead with $948,000 in sidewalk upgrades in the coming years. Mitch Hansel with Fleis & VandenBrink told the town council Monday that INDOT has approved the town’s application to cover 80 percent of that cost with federal funding.
Continue readingPlanning Continues for Future North Judson Sidewalk Upgrades
Planning continues for some major upgrades to North Judson’s sidewalk network. INDOT’s engineering firm has begun working on plans for a continuous sidewalk along State Road 10 from Garfield to Oakwood.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Sidewalk Bids
The commissioners reviewed quotes for a drainage and sidewalk project around the Starke County Courthouse.
Continue readingNorth Judson Seeking Funding to Connect Town with New Sidewalks
Getting around North Judson by foot may become a little easier and safer over the coming years. The town council recently learned that INDOT plans to install sidewalks along State Road 10 for much of its length through the town, as part of an upcoming resurfacing and drainage project. Now, town officials are looking at adding sidewalks along some north-south streets to feed into the new State Road 10 sidewalk.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Finalizes Contract for Division Street Work
Work on Hamlet’s Division Street project could start as soon as Monday. The street will be resurfaced from Railroad to Terry streets, and a sidewalk will be added on one side from Pearl to Terry.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Concerned That Community Crossings Excludes Local Contractors
INDOT’s Community Crossings program is drawing concerns from Hamlet Town Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingHamlet Council Chooses Contractor for Division Street Project, Reduces Sidewalk Work
The Hamlet Town Council has chosen a contractor for the Division Street paving project, but sidewalk installation may have to be scaled back. Plans call for Division Street to be resurfaced between Railroad and Terry streets, with a possible addition of a sidewalk on one side.
Continue readingHamlet Council Hears Concern about Starke Street Sidewalk
The Town of Hamlet has made some considerable investments into Starke Street’s sidewalks in recent years, but one resident told the town council last week that there are other areas that can still use some work.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Awards Bid for Railroad Street Project
The Town of Hamlet has chosen a paving contractor for its upcoming Railroad Street project. The town council approved a bid from Mark Milo Enterprises during a special session Wednesday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. At just under $194,000, Pitts says it was the lowest of the three bids the town received.
Continue readingWinamac Plans Downtown Parking Reconfiguration to Maximize Sidewalk, Outdoor Dining Space
The Town of Winamac is looking to make better use of space in the downtown area. Town Manager Brad Zellers is considering ways to allow restaurants like One Eyed Jacks and Tippy’s to continue to offer outdoor dining, while making sure the sidewalks are accessible to people with disabilities. Continue reading
