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News from the City of Carmel - October 28, 2022 |
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Happy Halloween
Wishing everyone who participates, a safe and spooky Halloween!
Trick-or-Treat hours are Monday, October 31, 5 - 8 p.m.
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Bike Carmel and Freewheelin' Community Bikes host donation day
Saturday, October 29, Carmel City Hall Parking Lot
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The City of Carmel and Bike Carmel will host, what has become, Freewheelin’ Community Bikes’ annual Fall Donation Day on Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall parking lot. Do you have an old bike in the garage or some leftover parts lying around? Help the City and Freewheelin’ Community Bikes get these into the hands of kids.
Participants are asked to consider donating bicycles and bicycle components that you’re no longer using. Help us beat our 2021 collection number of 92 bikes (76 bikes in 2020!) Bicycle donations are an important part of Freewheelin’ Community Bikes’ mission to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation. The following items are especially useful:
- Bikes with multiple speeds/gears
- Quality bike shop brand-names and vintage steel frame bikes
- Modern comfort, mountain, road or cruiser bikes
- Bicycle-related donations (e.g., components, bicycles, tools, etc).
All donated products will be used to enrich youth programming and offer affordable transportation options to the Freewheelin’ community.
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The Ice at Carter Green skating tickets are now on sale
Ice skating tickets for The Ice at Carter Green, sponsored by Allied Solutions, are now available for sale.
The 2022-2023 ice skating season opens on Saturday, November 19 and will follow the Christkindlmarkt’s open dates and times. After the market closes on December 30, the Ice will remain open through the winter, until its closing day on Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt volunteers needed
Be a part of the Christkindlmarkt magic this holiday season by volunteering at the market! Carmel Christkindlmarkt is one of the most popular markets in the United States, attracting well over half a million people since the opening in 2017. It was voted Best Holiday Market in 2019 and 2021 by USA Today (no Market in 2020). In addition, Wealth of Geeks voted Carmel Christkindlmarkt as the #8 best market in the WORLD!
The market is a blend of presentations by world-renowned woodworkers from the Erzgebirge region, entertainment, plus traditional German foods and gifts being sold from small wooden huts. The market surrounds a beautiful outdoor ice skating rink, The Ice at Carter Green.
Consider volunteering with us and being a part of our guests’ holiday memories this winter.
Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities and to register.
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City reminds community about Carmel
sign standards
With various state and local elections in progress, the City of Carmel would like to remind all parties, candidates and community members, of the Unified Development Ordinance Sign Standards for Temporary Signs.
For the full sign ordinance, click here.
Carmel Sister Cities presidents attend International Citizen of the Year awards
On October 18, the International Center, located in Indianapolis, honored Olympic gold medalist, philanthropist and Indiana resident Tamika Catchings, as their 2022 International Citizen of the Year. The four Carmel Sister Cities presidents were in attendance and Peter Kirkwood, Chief of Protocol for The International Center, arranged for the representative country flags to be placed by each president.
Pictured left to right: Lili Guo, Carmel-Xiangyang Sister City Committee; Ming Ye, President Carmel-Xiangyang Sister City Committee; Earlene Plavchak, wife of Ed Plavchak; Ed Plavchak, President Carmel-Cortona Sister City Committee, Inc.; Sophie Gerber, wife of Dr. Evan Kreutzer; Dr. Evan Kreutzer, President Carmel Sister Cities, Inc.; Ina Berzins; Andre Berzins; President Carmel-Jelgava Sister City Committee, Inc. and Honorary Consul for the Republic of Latvia to the State of Indiana.
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Construction and Traffic news
North Range Line Road - Northbound Range Line Road is closed between Main Street to 1st Street NE for construction at the 1st On Main project. Suggested detour routes include:
Main Street
1st Avenue NW
East Smoky Row
2nd Street
1st Avenue NE
There will be no restrictions to southbound Range Line Road but eastbound 1st Street NE will be closed between Range Line Road and 1st Avenue NE. These traffic restrictions are expected to last until December 9th. This closure is for the construction of the 1st On Main Project.
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Orchard Park Drive - Starting Monday, October 24, there will be a two-week closure on Orchard Park Drive for a Hamilton County drainage project. See map below for detour.
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East 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard - Beginning on Tuesday, November 1, East 96th Street will be closed between Westfield Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard. Westfield Boulevard, 106th Street and Keystone Parkway will be used as the detour route. This closure is scheduled to last one week. Access for local traffic to Maple and Lincoln from 96th Street will remain open.
Beginning Wednesday, November 9, access to Kittrell Drive from East 96th Street will be closed for one week. Kittrell Drive will still be accessible from Westfield Boulevard. This closure is expected to last one week.
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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
The following neighborhoods will have their outdoor meters changed:
Alexandria Apartments
Grand and Main
Lakes of Carmel
Carmel Station
Timber Creek
Lenox Trace
Please note: Envocore – RTS Water Solutions/Carmel Utilities will be driving white trucks and vans with the placard on the right, on their vehicles.
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Carmel Utilities Billing Drop Box is open
The NEW Carmel Utilities drive-up billing drop box, located in the south parking lot at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, is now open! Due to supply issues, the project had been delayed...but now...it's ready to use!
Thank you to our Carmel Utilities customers for your understanding and patience.
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Fall leaf and landscape waste removal
From October 17 through December 15, each Carmel Utilities/Republic Services customer home is allowed up to 20 bags/bundles (four feet or shorter bundles) of landscape waste pick up per week, free of charge.
For more information on Republic Services programs for Carmel customers, please visit the Carmel Utilities website:
Trash - Carmel Utilities
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Help keep storm drains open
It’s that time of year when storm drains get clogged by leaves. Clogged drains can flood streets and yards during rain events. The City of Carmel Stormwater Department would like to remind residents to keep the metal grates in the street, and in rear yards, free of debris.
Residents that live next to storm drains can use a rake to clear the debris and remove gunk from the area to help prevent clogging of the drain. Remember to try to keep leaves out of the street and rear yard swales. You can make your efforts known by clicking here to learn how to adopt your storm drain.
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Holiday Preview Sip + Shop at Carmel City Center
Join the Shops at Carmel City Center on Saturday, November 5 from 2-6 p.m. for a Holiday Preview Shopping Event! Visitors can kick-start their holiday shopping with the locally-owned merchants at Carmel City Center while sipping on wine and Peppermint White Russians at four of the participating shops. Shoppers can also enjoy holiday carols by students from Carmel High School’s Select Sound. Members of Select Sound will be caroling around the Center during the event from 2-5 p.m.
Click here for more information about this event.
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Carmel High School teacher, Tungfen Lee named finalist in national award
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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.
Civic Theatre
December 2 - 24
Tickets on sale now
The Center Presents the holiday favorite, A Christmas Story, The Musical.
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Goldpark
November 2, 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Feinstein's welcomes Nashville-based alternative rock trio Goldpark. Formed in 2019, the group finds inspiration from bands like Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Death Cab For Cutie - groups known for thoughtful song writing paired with lush soundscapes.
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
October 28 - November 13 at The Studio Theater
Set in 1964 in the Deep South during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, Violet follows the growth and enlightenment of a bitter young disfigured woman.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, November 1, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, November 1, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, November 2, 10 a.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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