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Carmel is gearing up for major road and utility improvements at Merchant Square, with plans for three roundabouts and a new avenue extension starting next year!

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Carmel board adds Merchant Square build-operate-transfer scoping, directs negotiations with selected proposer
Board of Public Works and Safety added an item Dec. 3, 2025, to authorize scoping and negotiations for Merchant Square road and utility improvements with the proposer Avenue after Westland Engineering graded proposals; city staff estimated construction starting next year and extending into 2027.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Carmel's Board of Public Works just approved critical contracts enhancing public safety, including a groundbreaking exhaust-capture system for fire stations and new neighborhood paving projects!

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Carmel board approves contracts, firefighter exhaust-capture system and paving add-ons
On Dec. 3, 2025, the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety approved multiple contracts and purchases — including a FEMA grant-backed exhaust-capture system for fire stations, engineering and utility consultants, equipment purchases and additional neighborhood paving — and took steps to advance a Merchant Square infrastructure project.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Hamilton County Council just approved a staggering $11.9 million in new bonds and significant airport funding, but one key ordinance has been tabled for further discussion!

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Hamilton County Council approves multi‑million‑dollar bond and airport transfers, tables ordinance
The Hamilton County Council on Dec. 3 approved dozens of budget transfers and additional appropriations — including an $11.9 million general obligation bond appropriation, a $1.75 million transfer to the regional utility district and $1.775 million in airport fund appropriations — and tabled Ordinance CC 12‑03‑2025.A for joint session review.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Marshall County's ongoing legal saga with the Sewer Board raises serious questions about reckless spending and accountability as a hearing date looms.

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Commissioners hear update on sewer board litigation as public raises concerns about spending
County attorney reported pending summary-judgment motions and a Dec. 22 hearing in the McFadden case and said IDEM appeal filings were expected; a resident urged the county to explore holding sewer board members personally liable after what he described as continued spending following IDEM dissolution.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Lawrenceburg's city council is facing tough questions as filmmakers pitch a $400,000 subsidy for a high school sports drama that promises to boost local tourism.

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Council hears pitch for movie to be filmed in Lawrenceburg, tables $400,000 marketing subsidy until contract
Filmmakers pitched a sports‑drama and requested $400,000 of city marketing funds; council raised concerns about guarantees, repayment and precedent and voted to table the request until a contract with safeguards is drafted.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Tensions rise in Clinton County as neighbors voice concerns over the approval of a contentious one-lot subdivision amidst unresolved septic and drainage issues.

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Clinton County APC continues one‑lot 'Tab Minor Subdivision' after neighbors raise septic, drainage and access concerns
The Clinton County Area Plan Commission continued a public hearing on application CCDash2025Dash01086 (Tab Minor Subdivision), a request to approve a 0.76‑acre one‑lot subdivision, after neighbors said the lot is too small, septic setbacks and drainage remain unresolved; the commission will revisit the matter on Jan. 6.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board just greenlit exciting upgrades and sponsorships to enhance local parks and the beloved Freeman Springs waterpark!

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Greenwood parks board approves multiple vendor contracts, pool upgrades and sponsorships
At its Dec. 2 meeting the Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board approved several vendor contracts — including pool-filtration work, playground mulch, pool furniture and vendor resale agreements — and reviewed carryover projects and a disc-golf proposal for Northwest Park.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Adams County secures over $516,000 in matching funds for the much-anticipated rehabilitation of Bridge 142, but time is of the essence!

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Adams County wins INDOT matching grant; commissioners authorize advertising for Bridge 142 bids
Adams County received a $516,101.36 INDOT matching grant for rehabilitation of Bridge 142 and the board authorized staff to advertise the project so the county can secure the funding within INDOT’s timeline.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The redevelopment commission unanimously approved a crucial interlocal agreement, paving the way for the College Avenue bridge reconstruction project to move forward!

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Commission approves interlocal agreement for College Avenue bridge and accepts amended claims list
The commission approved Resolution 25-2025 to incorporate the county's bridge reconstruction on College Avenue into the city's phase 1 project and approved an amended registered claims list; commissioners said county funds had already been appropriated to the county highway department.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Goshen's redevelopment commission has just approved a major construction contract worth over $1.26 million, paving the way for significant infrastructure improvements in the coming years!

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Commission approves ANZ Engineering construction-engineering contract, not-to-exceed $1.26 million (subject to INDOT review)
The redevelopment commission approved a three-year ANZ Engineering LPA consulting contract with a not-to-exceed fee of $1,260,597, accepted redline clarifications and specified a 2026 utility-relocation phase followed by inspection and construction engineering in 2027–2028.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Valparaiso City Council just voted to send a controversial rezoning for a housing development and service station back for deeper environmental review after major concerns were raised!

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Council votes 5–2 to send Luke Land rezoning (housing plus service station) back to plan commission after environmental concerns raised
Council referred a rezoning that would allow a Lennar-built single-family subdivision and a 4‑acre Luke service station to the plan commission for additional review of an Environmental Advisory Board report and draft buffer ordinance; referral passed on a 5–2 roll-call vote.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The mayor’s office is taking bold steps to tackle homelessness with innovative outreach strategies and emergency shelters, but is it enough to turn the tide?

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Mayor’s office outlines outreach, shelter and grants as part of homelessness strategy
Kelly Smith, chief administrator in the mayor’s office, reviewed city efforts to address homelessness including ARPA‑funded emergency sheltering, a proposed street team, reconnection strategies and grant awards for opioid response.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Tensions rise in Michigan City as the Common Council approves overtime funding for police and fire, while union members demand better contract negotiations and express concerns over lost funding.

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Council approves overtime appropriations amid tense police and fire contract talks
The council approved multiple additional appropriations to cover police and fire overtime and remaining salaries, while union speakers criticized limited bargaining time and council members cited lost LIT funding that constrains offers.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Sandy Palmer warns that the Salvation Army warming shelter is at risk this winter due to a dwindling volunteer force, urging the city to help recruit more hands to keep our community safe.

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Resident urges more volunteers for Salvation Army warming shelter; mayor outlines zoning workshop, 2026 budget approval and rehab program
During public comment, Sandy Palmer urged the city to help recruit volunteers for the Salvation Army warming shelter as volunteers are stretched; the mayor thanked volunteers, noted an MOU with the Salvation Army, and announced a Dec. 9 public meeting on zoning modernization, confirmation that the 2026 budget has been approved by DLGF, a homeowner rehab program overview and Welch Park bid opening Dec. 18.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Michigan City is set to implement a phased bond plan and rate increases to upgrade its aging water system, with potential impacts on bills and water quality looming ahead.

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Michigan City proposes phased bond plan, three-year rate increases to fund aging water system
At a Dec. 2 Michigan City Common Council workshop, Waterworks Superintendent Chris Johnson outlined a multi-phase bonding plan and an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission filing to fund distribution, treatment and mains work; staff proposed phased residential increases totaling $16.11 over 2027–29 and said an IURC decision could take 9–12 months.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Carmel's redevelopment director announced significant progress on downtown projects, but a heated debate over meeting times could impact public participation in future decisions.

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Redevelopment director reports major projects; council debates CRC meeting-time change
Redevelopment Director Henry Mestetsky reported progress on multiple downtown projects and said CRC plans to shift regular meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. next year; several councilors raised concerns about public access and disagreed about the legal authority to set hours.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The Lawrence Common Council has just taken a bold step towards revitalizing the Sunnyside–Oakland area with a new economic development plan that could transform the neighborhood's future!

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Lawrence council approves Sunnyside–Oakland economic development area plan
The Lawrence Common Council approved Resolution 8 20 25 designating the Sunnyside–Oakland Economic Development Area, enabling the redevelopment commission to use statutory tools for future projects; no TIF is proposed now and the public hearing by the redevelopment commission is scheduled for Dec. 18.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Merrillville's Redevelopment Commission just approved a groundbreaking $19.7 million spending plan for 2026, setting the stage for community growth and a deeper dive into tax abatements!

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Merrillville redevelopment commission approves $19.7M 2026 spending plan, transfers allocation-area funds and schedules abatements workshop
The Merrillville Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a $19.7 million spending plan for 2026 required by state law, approved an intra-budget transfer to cover a community center lease, reviewed an impact report for taxing units and scheduled a tax-abatement workshop for Dec. 9.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The Lawrence committee has hit pause on a crucial ordinance that could reshape leave policies for police and firefighters, all pending a fiscal analysis that could change everything.

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Lawrence committee tables ordinance to align police, fire accruals pending fiscal analysis
A committee hearing on ordinance No. 3, 2025 to align city code with police and fire CBAs (changes to accrual timing, sick/holiday carryover and bereavement leave) ended with the council tabling the measure and asking the comptroller and consultants for a detailed cost estimate.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The Lawrence Common Council has taken a significant step by forwarding a new economic development plan for the Sunnyside-to-Oakland area, opening the door for future projects that could reshape the community!

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Lawrence Common Council forwards Sunnyside-to-Oakland economic development plan to redevelopment commission
The council voted to forward Resolution No. 8, 2025 — designating the Sunnyside-to-Oakland Economic Development Area and adopting a broad plan — to the Lawrence Redevelopment Commission for public hearing and potential future project action; the plan includes statutory findings and explicitly includes no TIF allocation area now.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The Michigan City Water Works Board is paving the way for major improvements with a proposed $60.5 million revenue bond—are you ready to learn what’s in store?

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Michigan City Water Works Board adopts declaratory resolution for up to $60.5 million in revenue bonds, schedules Dec. 9 hearing
The board adopted Declaratory Resolution No. 2025‑02 to approve projects and seek revenue bonding not to exceed $60.5 million, and set a public hearing for Dec. 9, 2025, with a confirmatory bond ordinance to follow.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:06 AM