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Cicero & Jackson Township speak, Board of Zoning Appeals listens
Proposed solid waste transfer station unanimously rejected. There are two main takeaways from Thursday night’s Cicero/Jackson Township Board of Zoning Appeals marathon of a meeting: (1) a transfer station is not a dump, and (2) neither of those things is welcome in Jackson Township. The purpose of the meeting...
Westfield drives to expand use of golf carts in 2025
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Westfield’s mayor is unveiling an innovative plan to expands the use of golf carts on the city’s trail system. A bold move might just tee up a whole new way of getting around town. Drawing inspiration from Peachtree City, Georgia, where golf carts are a common primary mode of transportation, Mayor […]
Gas tank find delays Noblesville State Road 32 project until early August, INDOT says
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a delay of at least two weeks in road work on Conner Street in downtown Noblesville. The resurfacing was halted about 10 days ago after the discovery of seven underground gas tanks at 6th Street and Conner, next to the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center.
State & local leaders work on mental health issues
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch & Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen host roundtable discussion. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch joined Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen on Thursday at Noblesville Fire Station 71 for a mental health discussion with community leaders. The attendees included Noblesville Common Council President Darren Peterson, Noblesville Common Council Vice President...
Flower Market blooms again in Noblesville
The Indiana Peony Festival, a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire residents statewide to celebrate the state flower, recently announced the return of the Noblesville Flower Market. From July 25 through November, the market will take place on the last Thursday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. According...
Hamilton County will show off its talented youth
Hamilton County youth can showcase their talent by signing up to participate in the Hamilton County Talent Contest on Monday, July 22 during the 4-H Fair. The contest will be held in Exhibition Center Hall A at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. There will be a...
Westfield to move to zero-based budgeting
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said he plans a reorganization of the city’s spending habits, starting with a budget that eliminates unappropriated dollars. Willis told residents at a town hall meeting at Westfield Washington Public Library last month that spending in 2025 will account for all revenues coming into the city.
Carmel Committee refines DORA details
Operating hours, fines and signage were among details ironed out by a Carmel City Council committee before a 3-1 vote in favor of establishing an outdoor, walkable district where alcoholic beverages may be enjoyed. The full council will have a final vote on the proposal at a future meeting. The...
Courtyard community planned for equestrian ranch
Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission held a public hearing July 1 for a zoning change to accommodate the Courtyards of Cielo Ranch planned unit development. The project is the residential redevelopment of the Cielo Ranch, a 36-acre equestrian ranch on 161st Street just west of the Monon Trail. The developer,...
County GOP enjoys breakfast with new state party chairman
The Hamilton County Republican Party held its monthly Chairman’s Breakfast Wednesday morning, this time at Peterson’s, 7690 E. 96th St., Fishers. Former State Senator and newly elected Indiana GOP Chairman Randy Head was the guest of honor. He spoke about his plans in this new role and how Republicans can continue their streak of success across the state.
Fishers Awards 18 Neighborhoods With $337K Vibrancy Grant
The City of Fishers awarded 18 local neighborhoods with $337,086.59 in grants as part of its Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program. This follows nearly $400,000 in grant funding to 28 neighborhoods disbursed earlier this spring. With nearly $750K distributed this year, applications are now closed for the remainder of 2024. “I...
SullivanMunce Cultural Center receives grant
SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville was awarded a $4,038 Heritage Support Grant to support the center’s efforts to preserve historical collections. Heritage Support Grants are provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. The SullivanMunce Cultural Center serves Zionsville and Boone County by...
Fishers Arts Council gallery features Hamilton County artists
Fishers Arts Council’s July exhibit, “All Our Best,” featuring work by artists of the Hamilton County Artists Association, is on display through Aug. 2 at the FAC’s gallery space at the newly opened Fishers Art and Municipal Center, 1 Municipal Dr. The Hamilton County Artists’ Association...
Westfield Washington Public Library to dedicate Makerspace & STEM Lab
Lab to be named in honor of young Westfield resident Annie Gotwald. The Westfield Library Foundation (WLF) has announced the dedication of its Makerspace and STEM Lab in honor of Annie Gotwald. The dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the new Westfield Washington Public...
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