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News from the City of Carmel - October 15, 2021 |
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Midtown's Got Talent brings local star power to Midtown Plaza
If you happened to be in Midtown Plaza last weekend you may have had front row seats to the finals of the singing competition, Midtown's Got Talent. Congratulations to all of the extremely talented contestants and winners!
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Front: John Paul Pack, Lilian Hirschfeld, Ashley Chisle; Middle: Madison Lawson, Dani Tanner, Emmaline Colvin; Back: Courtney Krauter, Kristopher Crow, Keith Rea
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The crowd at Midtown dances to the tunes of the DJ while the judges deliberate the results.
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What's up Carmel?
The CMYC Podcast Crew talks with
Fire Chief David Haboush
In the seventh episode of “What’s Up Carmel,” presented by the Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council, the Podcast Crew, Trevor Tilev and Matthew DiDonna, host Carmel Fire Chief David Haboush. Chief Haboush has worked for the Carmel Fire Department for nearly 30 years; listen and watch as he shares some amazing stories from his time as a firefighter and his experience as the Fire Chief.
Click here or on the image below to watch the podcast.
Left to right: Matthew DiDonna, Chief David Haboush, Trevor Tilev
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Carmel sets traditional trick-or-treat hours on Halloween
The City of Carmel has announced that the official hours of trick-or-treating in the City will be Sunday, October 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Homes welcoming trick or treaters should turn on their porch lights. If you do not wish to receive trick-or-treaters or have run out of candy, please turn off your porch lights. While there are many neighborhoods and other organizations that hold their own Halloween events and celebrations, we encourage those who want to trick-or-treat door-to-door to use the City's official hours to do so.
Click here for the complete news release.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host sensory friendly trick-or-treat walk
Pre-Registration is required for Oct. 23 event at
Central Park
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host a sensory friendly trick-or-treat walk on Saturday, October 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. along the Central Park East trails.
To provide inclusive experiences for the community, CCPR hosts sensory friendly events as part of its adaptive programming designed for individuals with disabilities.
Click here to register!
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City of Carmel recognizes October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 2021 marks the 76th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. The proclamation, signed by Mayor Jim Brainard earlier this month, calls upon employers, schools and and other community organizations in the City, to observe October with appropriate programs and activities and to advance the important message that people with disabilities add value and talent to our workplaces and communities.
To learn more about the Advisory Committee on Disability, click here.
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Plan Commission public hearing on draft Comprehensive Plan update, October 19
The Department of Community Services is working to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan. This update will help refine goals related to land use and transportation for the next 10 years.
The proposed plan draft is now available at www.CarmelComprehensivePlan.com.
- View the proposed Comprehensive Plan
- Submit comments in the ‘Provide Feedback’ form
- Download a PDF
Next Steps & Upcoming Dates:
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October 19: Plan Commission Public Hearing, 6 p.m. at Carmel City Hall
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Carmel Utilities water meter
change-out - where are we now?
Carmel Utilities has begun replacing aging water meters across the community with new, enhanced equipment allowing for more accurate readings and better water efficiency.
In the next few weeks our Carmel Utilities & Envocore - RTS Water Solutions install teams are scheduled to be in the following neighborhoods:
Brentwood
Cool Creek North
Harrowgate
Red Oak
Old Meridian
Providence at Old Meridian
South Guilford Road
Silver Convenience C
Twin Lakes Apartments
Wilson Terrace
Wilson Village Condominiums
For more information on what to expect during the installation process, and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click the City of Carmel website link below:
Water Meter Change-Out Project | City of Carmel (in.gov)
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Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana hosts Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day
The Carmel Shred It event will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Creekside Middle School, located on the southeast corner of West 126th Street and Shelborne Road. The event is being sponsored by a team of organizations including Walgreens, AARP, Carmel Utilities, Carmel Police Department, Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, Technology Recyclers, Shred-it, Fox59, Lamar Advertising and G4S.
Click here for the complete news release.
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Traffic and construction news
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111th STREET & COLLEGE AVENUE ROUNDABOUT
Construction of this new roundabout began on October 11 and has an expected
45-day closure. Alternate routes during this closure include Pennsylvania Street and Keystone Parkway as well as 116th Street and 106th Street.
DUKE TRANSMISSION - VETERANS WAY
The Duke Transmission line project is underway on Veterans Way between W. Elm Street and Main Street. Full closures of Veterans Way, block by block, continue throughout the next couple of months.
FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
116TH STREET OVER WHITE RIVER
Please be advised, beginning on or after Monday, September 20, lane closures will be in effect for 116th Street between River Road and Eller Road for the rehabilitation of the bridge on 116th Street over the West Fork White River. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times on 116th Street throughout construction. Lane closures are expected to be lifted by Tuesday, November 9. For more information, click here.
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Save the Date - October CSBN luncheon
Sponsored by OneZone Chamber of Commerce
Attention all Carmel small business owners! You're invited to attend the City of Carmel's quarterly Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) luncheon where you'll have the opportunity to get information directly from Mayor Brainard and his staff about issues affecting businesses such as infrastructure improvements, economic development projects and other future direction for specific areas of the City.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Noon
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
If you are interested in attending the CSBN luncheon, please RSVP to Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov
Save the date for the October CNAN quarterly meeting
We hope to see our Carmel Home Owner's Association presidents and boards at our next quarterly meeting! Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) continues to be one of the best ways for the city to share information about City departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood associations.
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
For more information, please contact Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov
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Movies at Midtown
Head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Movies will run on Mondays from May through October. Show times are noon, 3 and 6 p.m.
October 18 - Nanny McPhee
Hand sanitizer stations are still available throughout Midtown Plaza and please don't forget to clean up your surroundings once you've enjoyed the movie. Be sure to follow Midtown Plaza's Facebook page for all events.
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For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.
To see who will be performing at Feinstein's Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael, click here.
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Local Carmel restaurants are feeding the frontlines
Hospital workers in Carmel are again working 24/7 to respond to a surge in COVID-19. Independent restaurants, still challenged from the past year and a half, continue to face setbacks. Therefore, Carmel has geared back up its Feed the Frontlines program to help provide hot meals to frontline workers at IU Health North and Ascension St. Vincent Carmel hospitals.
Is your restaurant interested in serving our healthcare heroes? Join Feed the Frontlines by completing this form.
Upcoming Public Meetings
City Council - Monday, October 18, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission - Tuesday, October 19, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, October 20, 10 a.m.
Public meetings are broadcast live on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives. Select the meeting you wish to view and once the window opens on your computer screen or phone, select the CC box on the bottom right corner next to the settings.
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