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News from the City of Carmel - December 10, 2021 |
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Carmel Police Chief Jim Barlow to retire after 38-year career; Mayor appoints Deputy Chief Jeff Horner to Chief
Carmel Police Chief Jim Barlow has announced he will retire after a 38-year career with the Carmel Police Department, the last five years as Chief of Police. Barlow’s last day will be January 7, 2022. Mayor Jim Brainard has appointed Deputy Chief Jeff Horner to replace Barlow as Chief.
Barlow has been Chief since June 1, 2017. During his time with the Department, he served as one of the department’s firearms instructors for more than 30 years and he spent 20- years as part of the SWAT team, six of those years as SWAT Commander.
The City of Carmel thanks Chief Barlow for his years of service to our great city.
For the complete news release, click here.
This weekend...Meet Me on Main!
Head to the Arts & Design District for December's Meet Me on Main.
Thank you to Allied Solutions for sponsoring this event!
PorchFest returns - holiday style
Saturday, 2 - 4 p.m. in Midtown Plaza
Join us for holiday music from PorchFest musicians, food and beverage vendors and a visit from a surprise guest at this family-friendly event. Midtown Plaza is included on the Carmel Holiday Trolley route, sponsored by Allied Solutions, which runs from 2 - 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 11.
Click here for event details.
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Holiday in the Arts District welcomed Santa and friends
Santa, reindeer, elves and local elementary school choirs and musicians spent last Saturday at the Indiana Design Center for Holiday in the Arts District. For more photos of this festive event sponsored by Allied Solutions, visit the Holiday in Carmel Facebook page.
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City of Carmel Bleed Blue Blood Drive
The City of Carmel, the Indianapolis Colts Bleed Blue program and Versiti (Bloodmobile) will host blood drives open to the public, in December on the following dates and locations. Registration for December 15 and 28 is now open. Sign up below!
December 15 - Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, 1:15 - 4 p.m.
December 28 - Water Treatment Plant, 4915 E. 106th Street, 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To make this event even more special, there is a contest between Carmel Police and Fire Departments to see who can generate the most donations. When you donate, ask the blooodmobile technician for a Vote Police (blue) or Vote Fire (red) ballot.
Donors will be given a voucher to order online at the December 15 and 28 drives.
Get involved with CYAP
In this season of giving, the Carmel Youth Assistance Program is a local organization with many opportunities to serve Carmel students and their families. CYAP works in collaboration with the Carmel Clay School District, City of Carmel and the Hamilton County Superior Court.
Click here to visit CYAP's website and ways to get involved.
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Please note...Republic Services holiday schedule
TRASH AND RECYCLING HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
The week AFTER Christmas and the week AFTER New Year's Day
when a holiday falls on a Saturday, which is NOT a normal service day, Trash and Recycling residential service will NOT be delayed.
Therefore:
CHRISTMAS
There will NOT be a one-day delay the week AFTER Christmas.
Pick-up/Service Day will remain the same as normal the week of December 27, 2021.
NEW YEAR'S Day:
There will NOT be a one-day delay the week AFTER New Year's Day.
Pick-up/Service Day will remain the same as normal the week of January 3, 2022.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Carmel Utilities!
Carmel Utilities - Holiday lights recycling
Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams, City of Carmel Utilities, Tech Recyclers and White’s Ace Hardware are working together to make it a green holiday season by offering a Holiday Light Recycling Drive.
Now through through January 20, residents can recycle used and unwanted holiday lights at White’s Ace Hardware at 731 South Range Line Road. The Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams will be offering recycling at the individual schools now through January 6.
For more information about the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive, please contact Kelli Prader at the City of Carmel Utilities department at 317-571-2673.
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Movies at Midtown
Saturdays through December
Head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Movies will run on Saturdays through December. Show times are noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Times are subject to change as we will also show occasional college football games through the end of the regular season.
December 11 - Santa Buddies
There will be a showing at 6 p.m. this Saturday
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.
Feinstein Holidays - Photo by Mark Sheldon
To see who will be performing at Feinstein's Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael, click here.
The new Winter Pavilion at the Christkindlmarkt features live music through December 24. Click here for the full schedule of entertainers.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, December 15, 10 a.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chamber's in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. 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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