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News from the City of Carmel - June 17, 2022 |
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It's Event Season!
Carmel truly is a city to experience
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From free concerts to world class entertainment, there is something for everyone all summer long.
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Meet Me on Main meets caffeine
Last Saturday, Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main event for June featured a free sampling and demonstration event at Circle Real Estate. Hosted by the Carmel Caffeine Trail, visitors were treated to coffee and tea treats by local businesses featured on the Trail. Be sure to follow the Caffeine Trail on Facebook and Instagram for future events.
Meet Me on Main takes place in the Arts & Design District the second Saturday of the month. Be sure to not miss July's event on Saturday, July 8 from 5 - 9 p.m.
For more photos, click here.
City Council committee begins review of Comprehensive Plan; next meeting July 11
The City Council’s Land Use Committee began review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan at its meeting on June 13. Additional meeting dates have been set aside for the committee to continue review the proposed plan.
Go to CarmelComprehensivePlan.com to:
- View the proposed Comprehensive Plan website or download the PDF
- Submit comments in the 'Provide Feedback' form
Upcoming meeting dates of the Council’s Land Use and Special Studies Committee:
Monday, August 8, 5 p.m. (if needed) Meetings to be held in Carmel City Hall and broadcast on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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Construction Updates
96th STREET - 96th Street between Westfield Boulevard and Maple Drive is scheduled to be closed to through traffic from June 21 through July 19 for improvements associated with The Edge apartment construction projects. The primary detour route will be 106th Street and Keystone Parkway.
For a portion of this closure period, local access to Lincoln Boulevard and Maple Drive from 96th Street will be completely restricted while the intersection is reconstructed. Access for properties on Maple Drive and Lincoln Boulevard will be from the north via 99th Street to Maple Drive through The Seasons apartment complex. (See map below)
MAIN STREET ROUNDABOUTS - Main Street continues its closure at Richland Avenue and Lexington Boulevard for construction of two roundabouts. 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.
1st AVENUE NW - The construction east of Sophia Square continues at 1st Avenue NW and 1st Street NW. There is access to the Sophia Square parking garage from West Main Street as well as from 1st Street NW. This traffic pattern will be in place for the duration of this work which will extend through June; full completion of this project is estimated for July.
Carmel Police Department construction
As the expansion of the police headquarters continues, the route of entry into the building will change occasionally, due to the needs of the construction crew. Effective immediately, the pedestrian access route to the lobby has changed. Please note the new route depicted in this photo.
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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:
Delaware Trace Plum Creek North
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)
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Be a Spark in Your Community!
Commemorative Spark Buttons are on sale through July 4. Purchase your button for $10 at All Things Carmel, the Carmel Farmer's Market, Carmel Gazebo Concerts, and participating Carmel events.
Countdown to CarmelFest!
CarmelFest returns July 3 - 4! Indiana's premier Fourth of July festival will take place in Carter Green and Civic Square again this year and will feature a talent show, food and beverage vendors, games and rides for kids and much more!
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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 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 all artists! Rain on Main accepting new artist applications
Local artists (professionals and talented adult amateurs) are invited to participate in Rain on Main, a painted rain barrel art contest that will include cash prizes in two categories as well as exposure for participating artists and their work.
Rain on Main is designed to help educate the public about the value of water conservation. The event is sponsored by the Carmel Utilities, the Department of Storm Water Management and the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Learn more and submit your application here: www.rainonmain.com/artistinfo
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Performing Arts 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.
Indianapolis trio Wife Patrol will be streamed live from the Palladium on June 18! Buy tickets to attend on-site, or register here to receive updates and access the FREE livestream on the Center's website.
Events at Feinstein's
For all event details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Murrell & Vessels are joined by pianist Brent Marty for an evening of music and comedy paying tribute to the Vaudeville Stars of the 1920’s.
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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. Movie showings are at noon, 3 and 6 p.m.
June 20 - Paw Patrol
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
City Council - Monday, June 20, 6 p.m. Public Art Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 21, 6 p.m.
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.
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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Carmel Summer Meals Program
Carmel Youth Assistance Program's Carmel Summer Meals provides breakfast and lunch items/ingredients to children in the Carmel community who qualify for the free/reduced meal program. We need your help to pack food bags for children!
CYAP partners with Merciful H.E.L.P. Center and St. Elizabeth Seton to make this possible!
Thank you to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church for allowing us to use their space to pack meals for over 450 Carmel students.
Click here to sign up to volunteer. If you have questions about volunteering or ways to donate, please contact melissa.yarger@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
Scan the QR code to volunteer!
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