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News from the City of Carmel - August 4, 2023 |
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Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard appointed to the Board of Governors for prestigious Florida-based institute
Mayor Jim Brainard has been selected as a new Governor of the Seaside Institute, a Florida-based organization that promotes the building of sustainable places across the globe through education and design. Mayor Brainard's term begins immediately.
"I am very honored to be invited onto this prestigious Board of Governors that includes many distinguished scholars and advocates of the movement to build walkable, livable and sustainable communities around the world," said Brainard.
This link takes you to the complete news release.
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Carmel establishes new Sister City relationship
with Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
The City of Carmel has a new Sister City relationship with Visakhapatnam, a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Mayor Jim Brainard joined an international virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 26, with Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari, who serves as Mayor of Visakhapatnam, to sign a memorandum of understanding that formally establishes the relationship. Saikanth Varma, Commissioner of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Raju Chinthala, President of Indiana India Business Council and Pavan Varma Resident of Carmel also joined the signing ceremony.
This is Carmel's fifth international Sister City relationship. Prior to this, Carmel had established similar relationships with Kawachinagano, Osaka, Japan; Xiangyang, Hubei, China; Jelgava, Latvia; and Cortona, Italy.
This links takes you to the full news release.
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Carmel Jazz Fest tickets still available -
single and multi-day passes
Join in the fun! Volunteer opportunities
still available
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Traffic and Construction Updates
SPRING MILL ROAD CLOSURE - Beginning on or after Tuesday, August 8, there will be a five-day closure on Spring Mill Road between Hamlet Drive and 116th Street to construct a new entrance into the Jackson's Grant subdivision. The morning of August 8, both directions of Spring Mill Road will be closed to through traffic. Before the end of that work day, northbound Spring Mill will be reopened and remain open for the duration of the work. Southbound Spring Mill will be closed for the duration of the five-day project. Detour routes will use Illinois Street, Main Street and 116th Street.
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HAZEL DELL PARKWAY - Carmel Utilities will be cleaning a sanitary pipe in Hazel Dell Parkway's northbound lane just south of East Main Street starting Tuesday, August 8 at midnight and continuing through the next four days. Work will be performed during low traffic and low sanitary flow times (midnight to 7 a.m.). The map below indicates the work area in red. Traffic will be maintained in the eastern northbound lane of Hazel Dell Parkway, shown in green.
This will not result in a closure of Hazel Dell Parkway. The work will occur during the evening and early morning so as to be less impactful to area residents and daily commuters.
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Participate in Purdue University electric
vehicle study
Researchers at Purdue University are looking for adult Indiana residents, who currently own/lease or in the past have owned/leased an electric vehicle, to participate in a research study. The purpose of the study is to better understand public perceptions and expectations regarding electric vehicles and the public's willingness to pay for different charging options.
To learn more and participate in Purdue University's survey, click this link.
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Bike Carmel Events
Slow Roll Dinner Cruise, Tuesday, August 8
Family Fun Ride, Saturday, August 12
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CNAN August Meeting
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) Meeting
Thursday, August 10, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
Light refreshments will be served, sponsored by 1832 Brew Espresso Bar.
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the City to share information about City departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood association presidents' network.
To learn more about CNAN, this link takes you to the website for Carmel Neighborhood Association Network | City of Carmel
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Rain on Main coming soon!
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Midtown's Got Talent auditions open through August 12
There is still time to submit your auditions for the fourth annual Midtown’s Got Talent event presented by Allied Solutions.
We are looking for talented and entertaining vocalists and musicians, age 10 and older, with stage presence and charisma. Contestants selected by judges based on their video auditions will compete in youth, teen or adult categories. The judges are searching for participants who can “wow” them with their audition tapes and entertain live audiences at the event at Midtown Plaza. Contestants will be competing for up to $500 in cash prizes.
For more details, this link takes you to the full news release.
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Car Wash and Bake Sale!
Carmel High School Ambassadors and Accents host annual fundraiser August 12
Don't miss this annual event Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 gets you a car wash and all proceeds go towards the Carmel High School Choir program.
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Carmel Fire and Carmel Police Department host annual Public Safety Day
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Fall 2023 Carmel Citizens Utility Academy - Registration Now Open!
Citizens touring the wastewater plant.
The fall class begins September 26, 2023, and will meet for approximately two hours, every Tuesday morning, for seven weeks (please note no session on October 10 due to Fall Break).
To learn more about this program, this link takes you to the Citizens Utility Academy website.
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The City of Carmel Utilities is proud to present the Carmel Citizens Utility Academy, providing insight to the public on the responsibilities and operations of Water, Wastewater, Trash & Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal services. The Academy is free and open to Carmel residents, with sessions presented by staff members of Carmel Utilities.
Citizens touring the water plant.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation wants to hear from you!
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites the community to participate in an online survey to provide input for the 2024-2028 comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. The survey is open now and will remain open through August 23, 2023.
The survey is an opportunity for the public to share feedback on the Parks Department's current offerings as well as new park and recreation opportunities. The survey results will be incorporated into the final master plan.
Every five years, the department develops a new parks and recreation master plan utilizing internal assessment, data collection and community input to help determine how to best serve an ever-changing and growing community. This feedback allows the Parks Department to create a snapshot in time of the wants and needs of its residents.
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Calling all teen artists!
Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee sponsoring new art contest to honor Renaissance painter Luca Signorelli
Attention young teen artists! The Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee has launched a contest for artistic painters ages 14-19 who can create a piece of art that pays honor to Luca Signorelli, an Italian Renaissance painter from Carmel's Sister City, Cortona, Italy. On the 500th anniversary of Signorelli’s death, a highly anticipated “Signorelli 500” exhibit has been planned in Cortona and the young artists of Carmel will have their winning selections included alongside of others in Cortona.
Cash prizes will be paid to the winning artists. The works will be judged here in Carmel and the first-place winner will receive a $200 cash prize. Second place will receive $100 and third place will receive $50. Winning artwork will also be displayed in Carmel.
Who was Luca Signorelli? The artist is a much celebrated and revered citizen of Cortona. The students from Luca Signorelli Higher Education Institute of Cortona filmed, wrote and produced a video about the artist. This link takes you to the video.
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Hamilton County turns 200!
Join in the Bicentennial celebration of Hamilton County at events across the county all through the year. Wayne Township recently announced its lineup of grant-funded and community events for August:
TRAVELING EXHIBIT
August 5 - 11 Legacy Images, Sheridan
August 12 - 18 Clarksville Christian Church, Noblesville
August 19 - 25 Janus Developmental Services, Noblesville
August 26 - September 1 Hamilton East Public Library, Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE TOWNSHIP’S SIGNATURE EVENT:
Hamilton County Fabric Arts Show
August 8 - 12, various times
TASTE OF HISTORY: FINDING YOUR FARMING ANCESTOR
August 12, 11 a.m.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP’S SIGNATURE EVENT:
Farming Past and Present
August 13, 2 - 5 p.m.
This link takes you to the Hamilton County Bicentennial Events website for details.
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Counting down to the Solar Eclipse 2024
Experience one of the greatest natural phenomena that can occur in our skies: a total solar eclipse. Businesses, attractions and our cities are planning exciting ways to celebrate on April 8, 2024. Visit the Carmel Eclipse 2024 page on the City of Carmel website to watch the Countdown Clock and learn more about the eclipse.
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What time will the 2024 solar eclipse be visible?
Visit Hamilton County's Total Solar Eclipse 2024 website
for details.
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Performing Arts in the City
Carmel has world class entertainment in a variety of genres featuring performances all year long.
Each week we will highlight some of the events going on in the City.
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Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options. |
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Monday, August 7, 4 p.m.
Special Meeting - City Council - Monday, August 7, 5 p.m.
City Council - Monday, August 7, 6 p.m.
Carmel Small Business Network - Thursday, August 10, noon
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations - Thursday, August 10, 4 p.m.
Carmel Neighborhood Network Association - Thursday, August 10, 6 p.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube .
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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