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News from the City of Carmel - August 19, 2022 |
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CARMEL MAKES NATIONAL NEWS
Carmel's roundabout strategy to improve traffic flow and save lives has once again made national news. After being featured on the front page of the Sunday New York Times a few months ago, CBS National News visited our City and filed this report, which aired Thursday.
Check out the story here.
Carmel unveils new mural by contest winner artist Jessica Eastburn
in the Arts & Design District
Mayor Jim Brainard with the new mural.
A new mural was unveiled Saturday, August 13 at Sophia Square during the Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main gallery walk. The mural, "Around Town," was voted the winning submission to the recent public art mural contest sponsored by the City of Carmel and the Indiana Arts Commission. The mural has been placed inside the lighted interior entryway just steps away from the Monon Greenway and the courtyard at Sophia Square. It is visible through the windows in the breezeway between Monterey Coastal Cuisine and Pad Thai restaurants.
Jessica Eastburn, an artist from San Francisco, submitted the design that was a finalist among more than a dozen submissions from across the United States. Finalists' submissions were put to a public vote at various events in the Arts & Design District and Eastburn's design was the winner. The colorful mural uses symbolism to pay homage to noteworthy aspects of Carmel and Indiana. Some of the symbols found within the mural include:
- Lilly pads in a pond, a reference to the Japanese Garden at City Hall.
- The words” “GO” and “STOP” to pay tribute to one of the nation's first traffic light, invented by Leslie Haines and placed at Main Street and Range Line Road in 1924.
- An array of fruits to celebrate the Carmel Farmers Market.
- A vintage Indianapolis 500 race car to celebrate the Indianapolis 500.
- A depiction of the state flower, the peony.
- The feet of a bunny rabbit and a night sky filled with firefly lights to celebrate some of the most recognizable fauna of the state.
For the full news release, click here.
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Mark your calendars -
Artomobilia August 27
Don’t miss this annual event Saturday, August 27 in the Arts & Design District. You don't have to be an expert on cars to enjoy the hundreds of unique and colorful personally-owned vehicles from all over the country.
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Join the Carmel/Fishers White River
Cleanup on August 27
Come join this corporate and community volunteer event to remove trash and celebrate the White River. The theme is simple: You can make a difference in your community and the water quality of the White River by helping to remove trash. Canoe and Kayak availability is limited, so pre-registration is required!
Who:
Anyone willing to get in a canoe or kayak and pull trash from the White River (an adult must accompany minors)
Where:
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038
When:
Saturday, August 27
Launch Times - Short Run: 9, 10 and 11 a.m. launches from Conner Prairie. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your registered launch time.
Launch Times - Long Run: Arrive 8 a.m. sharp. Long run volunteers will be shuttled from Conner Prairie to White River Canoe Company.
To register and for important event details, go to www.whiterivercleanup.org.
This event is made possible by the above sponsors.
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Public Safety Day returns on August 27
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Contruction and Traffic news
Range Line Road and 116th Street Roundabout: The roundabout is expected to be substantially complete for the public on or after midday Monday, August 22. This means that vehicles will have access to all legs of the roundabout and it should be functional for the public motorist in all directions. Work will continue at the intersection and in the right- of-way and is expected to be complete the beginning of October, barring unforeseen circumstances like weather or other delays.
Keystone Parkway and Main Street Bridge: There will be a full closure of the Main Street bridge over Keystone August 26-28 for overlay and resurfacing of the bridge deck. Expect the bridge to close Friday evening and be open to traffic early Monday morning. Keystone Parkway will remain open.
West Smoky Row Reconstruction: This project includes the reconstruction of Smoky Row Road, west of Range Line Road, including a new bridge over Little Cool Creek. This project has experienced delays but Smoky Row is expected to be open in December. The roundabout at the west end is expected to start in September for a 60-day period of work. During this time, local traffic will be maintained, but the roadway will be closed to the general public motorist and pedestrians. Work along this corridor will continue into the spring with a final completion of all plantings and restoration expected in May of 2023.
East Smoky Row slip lane at Keystone Parkway: This work will continue through October with no scheduled closures of the intersection.
106th Street and North College Avenue Roundabout: On or after September 6, expect a full closure of the intersection for the construction of a roundabout. This 60-day full closure will be substantially complete in November. Running ahead of this project is the multi-use path from Pennsylvania Parkway to College Avenue along 106th Street. The construction of this path is in the city's existing right-of-way and should not cause a closure of 106th Street.
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Rain on Main is underway!
If you have been to the Arts & Design District recently you may have noticed brightly painted rain barrels in front of many of the stores. WISH TV's LIfe.Style.Live! took a stroll along Main Street with Claire Lane of Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and rain barrel artist Carolyn Martens.
Art Competition Results
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Rain on Main Barrel Art Competition:
Kim Dax (Barrel #15 – Vibration of Life) is the winner of this year’s art competition ($200)!
Second place ($100) goes to Carolyn Martens (Barrel #3 – Sunflowers in the Starry Garden)
Third place ($50) is Guerin High School (Barrel #1 – Water Under the Bridge)
The barrels are judged by a representative from the Carmel Arts Council, a Rain on Main sponsor and a Carmel Arts & Design merchant.
Rain on Main concludes at the Carmel Farmers Market this Saturday, August 20, with the online auction open through 11 a.m. Rain on Main 2022 (charityauctionstoday.com)
Two more cash prizes ($100 and $50) are also up for grabs in the People’s Choice competition, which ends this Saturday, August 20, at 10 a.m. Visit the People’s Choice Facebook album to vote for your favorite!
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Thank you to The Carrie Holle Group for hosting the first annual Rain on Main Sponsor & Artist Open House on Saturday, August 13, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. We are grateful for their participation, as well as many who joined us to celebrate and kick-off the 2022 Rain on Main season.
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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.
Please note, as the project moves to Phase Two, there are new instructions:
In order for the following indoor water meters to be changed, PLEASE schedule with Envocore - RTS Water Solutions by calling their service number (888) 632-9628.
The following areas will be affected:
Autumn Lakes
Bentley Oaks
Cedar Lake
Hunters Creek South
Hunters Knoll
Meridian Village Plaza
Rohrer Meadows
Rohrer Woods
Thistlewood
Townhomes at Hunters
Village on the Monon
Hunters Creek Village
Spring Mill Crossing
Village of Mt. Carmel
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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Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District accepting orders for native
tree fundraiser
Forty-six species of native trees and shrubs are available for just $30 per three-gallon containerized specimen. Pre-orders are required before September 28. Orders can be picked up Friday, October 14 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Details can be found here or by clicking the image below.
Carmel Clay Historical Society hosts The Great Squirrel Stampeded Fun Run
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Employment Opportunities
The City of Carmel has several employment opportunities. Click here for details.
The Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department is currently hiring for after-school counselors. Click here or on the image below for details.
Performing Arts in the City
The City of Carmel is home to a variety of venues to enjoy world-class entertainment. Upcoming events and performances are below. Be sure to click on the images for event details.
Feinstein's
Feinstein's welcomes Don Farrell Don Farrell and the Terry Woods Jazz Quartet on August 24 for a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
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Actors Threatre of Indiana
ATI presents "Nunsense," September 9 - 25 at The Studio Theater.
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will celebrate their 25th Anniversary Season by presenting highly entertaining, past and present artistic works from GHDT’s 25 years of dance theatre repertoire!
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Carmel Community Players
The Carmel Community Players present 'Shipwrecked' August 12-21. The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left nineteenth-century England spellbound.
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The Cat
Enjoy comedy at The Cat August 26-27.
Welcome the 3 Hoosier Chuckleheads! Come laugh with Dave Dugan, John Branyan and Randy Montgomery.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, August 22, 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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