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News from the City of Carmel - May 6, 2022 |
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City of Carmel's Holocaust Remembrance
The City of Carmel presented the 2022 Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate those who were killed and the loved ones who suffered through the Holocaust.
For more photos from the ceremony, visit the City's Facebook page.
Keynote speaker Laurie Freeman, a second generation Holocaust survivor, shared her father's story of surviving the Holocaust.
Carmel Fire Department Captain Joe Butts retires after 40 years of service
The Carmel Fire Department hosted an emotional sendoff for Captain Joe Butts as he retired after four decades of service. The touching ceremony was captured on video by WRTV-6. Thank you for your dedication to the City of Carmel and best wishes, Captain Butts!
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Celebrate Bike Month with Bike Carmel
May is National Bike Month and we have a lot going on in Carmel to celebrate. In addition to the in-person events, Bike Carmel is hosting the Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge where prizes can be won simply for riding your bike. Visit the Love to Ride website for details about registration and how to log your rides.
Upcoming Bicycle Events
- Carmel Clay Public Library Bicycle Education and Safety Day - Saturday, May 7
- Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride - Saturday, May 14
- Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 20
- Bike Carmel Love to Ride Bike Month Challenge - May 1 - May 31
For more information on these events, go to Bike Carmel's Events Page on the City of Carmel's website or follow Bike Carmel on Facebook.
Construction News
MAIN STREET ROUNDABOUTS - Preliminary work has begun at the two intersections on Main Street near the high school. On or after May 26, the roundabouts at Richland Avenue and Lexington Boulevard will begin construction under closures.
Access to Carmel Christian Church and the educational buildings on the south side of Main Street will be maintained from the east side of the project along Main Street with the majority of construction completed prior to the start of school in August.
RANGE LINE ROAD ROUNDABOUTS - Work was completed on the new roundabout at Medical Drive and Range Line Road and it is now open to traffic. Construction has begun on the next new roundabout at 116th Street. East-west traffic will be maintained during this project but motorists will not be able to cross north-south between Range Line Road and Westfield Boulevard.
Riding in circles for a great cause
This promises to be a fun event at the World's Most Beautiful Roundabout at the Village of West Clay! And it's for a good cause.
Click here or on the image below for more information.
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Stutz Artists Annual Open House on
the road to Carmel
The 2022 Stutz Artists Annual Open House is on the road this year and will take place in Carmel May 12 - 14 at the The Horton Fan Factory at 201 W. Carmel Drive. To purchase tickets, click here.
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Carmel Utilities continues 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:
Carrington Woods
East 126th Street
Overture
Timber Crest Bend
Plum Creek Farms
Lakes at Hazel Dell
Brighton Woods
Townhomes at Hazel Dell
Please note Envocore – RTS Water Solutions/Carmel Utilities will be driving white trucks and vans with the following placard on their vehicles:
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)
Republic Services Landscape Waste Pick-up - April & May
It's that time of year again! During the months of April and May, each Carmel Utilities/Republic Services household is allowed 20 extra bags or bundles per week of landscape waste, free of charge. Please place as much yard waste as possible into the trash cart, while allowing the trash cart lid to close. Large branches must be cut into shorter sections (no larger than four feet) and tied into bundles. Click here for more details.
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Carmel Utilities Drive-up Billing Drop Box Temporarily Out of Service
The Carmel Utilities drive-up billing drop box, located in the south parking lot at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, is temporarily out of service. Due to deterioration and long use, the structure has become compromised and is no longer able to securely hold customer payments. Carmel Utilities will post updates and announce the re-opening of the drop box when those details are known.
Did you know there are several ways to make a Carmel Utilities bill payment? Please consider other convenient options:
-Drop payments off at the Carmel Utilities Administrative offices located at 30 W. Main St., Ste 220, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Pay online
- Pay by phone (855) 259-5347
Questions?
Customers can call Carmel Utilities at (317) 571-2442 or send an email to utlcustomerservice@carmel.in.gov
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Calling future firefighters!
Firefighter for a Day Camp - a favorite Carmel Fire Department event - is back in 2022. The event, which is free to kids, will take place June 21 - 24 at Prairie Trace Elementary School.
Registration begins May 18 and will fill up fast.
For details and to sign up, visit Carmel Fire Department's Facebook page.
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Does your child love theatre?
Check out Carmel Clay Parks' summer camp: Success on Stage! Put your kiddo's name up in lights! Enrollment for Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation's Success on Stage summer camp is open.
Campers (ages 9-13) will have the chance to act, sing, dance and shine in two productions this summer. The first four weeks of camp will be spent preparing the Broadway Jr. musical, Shrek, Jr. In the second half of summer, campers will perform the comic play Rumpelstiltskin, Private Eye. To learn more and register, click here.
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Save the Date - May 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 Meeting (CNAN)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the City to share information about its departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood association presidents network.
For more information, please contact Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov
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Save the Date - May CSBN
Quarterly Meeting
Attention all Carmel small business owners! You're invited to attend the City of Carmel's quarterly CSBN luncheon where you'll have the opportunity to get information directly from Mayor Brainard's staff about issues affecting businesses such as construction and other improvements, economic development projects and other future direction for specific areas of Carmel.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting (CSBN)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Noon
Location TBD
If you are interested in attending the CSBN luncheon, please RSVP to Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov by Wednesday, May 18.
Thank you to our lunch sponsor, State Farm - The Federau Agency, for their generous support of this meeting.
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Events in the City
Events at The Center for the Performing Arts
For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.
The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, is joined by acclaimed contemporary Christian vocalist, Sandi Patty, for an evening of timeless music on May 7.
Events at Feinstein's
For all event details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Feinstein's features live local music on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Actors Theatre of Indiana
Check out the 2022-2023 mainstage line-up with ATI. For events and tickets, click here.
Carmel High School
On stage at Carmel High School, May 12-14, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Movies will run on Mondays from May through October. Movie showings are at noon, 3 and 6 p.m.
May 9 - Sound of Music
Please don't forget to clean up your surroundings once you've enjoyed the movie.
Click here for Midtown's Facebook page.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
There are no public meetings the week of May 9, 2022.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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Art of Wine returns to the Arts &
Design District
After challenges with weather and a pandemic, this popular event returns on May 21, to the Arts & Design District. You won't want to miss it!
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