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News from the City of Carmel - December 1, 2023 |
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Carmel featured in the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is featuring Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and residents of Carmel who relocated to our community because it consistently ranks as a one of the best places to live in America by a variety of outlets. These rankings are determined by metrics such as schools, cost of living, safety and other quality of life measures.
This link takes you to the story in the Wall Street Journal.
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Three days until Mayor Brainard's final State of the City
OneZone, City of Carmel present Mayor Brainard’s last address to citizens of Carmel at the Palladium
There are still three days left to buy tickets to Mayor Brainard's last State of the City address. Join us in showing our appreciation to the man who has transformed Carmel into one of the best places to live.
OneZone Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Mayor’s State of the City address. Surprise presentations, guest interviewers and a larger venue all combine to make this fast-paced event one of the best.
In addition to a different format, there are other changes this year:
- It is taking place in the evening at 5 p.m. – NOT a luncheon
- It is taking place at the Palladium – NOT the Ritz Charles
- It is being ticketed through The Center for the Performing Arts – NOT OneZone Chamber of Commerce
Reserve your tickets now for Mayor Jim Brainard’s final State of the City on Monday, December 4 at 5 p.m. at the Palladium at The Center for the
Performing Arts.
Tickets include commemorative booklet and last toast drink ticket for a post event private reception at Carmel Christkindlmarkt (drink ticket only redeemable at this event).
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Send letters to Santa
The holidays have arrived and we're here to help you and your family prepare. Write your letter to Santa and drop it in one of four custom-made mailboxes placed around Carmel for a direct delivery to Santa and his elves at the North Pole. Letters can be sent from Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 10.
Mailbox Locations:
- Arts & Design District – next to All Things Carmel store (110 W. Main #104)
- Midtown Plaza – outside of Sun King (351 Monon Boulevard)
- City Center – next to Hotel Carmichael (1 Carmichael Square)
- Indiana Design Center – at Santa’s House (200 S. Range Line Road)
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Not sure where to drop your letter? Reggie the Elf will show you the way in this YouTube video.
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Your one-stop site for all things festive in the City this holiday season! Visit HolidaysInCarmel.com for a complete listing of events and festivals. |
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Hop on the FREE Holiday Trolley!
Click on the map image below to view a larger version.
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Santa and friends will make an appearance at Holiday in the Arts District on Saturday. Bring the whole family to join in the festivities.
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Callout for Rueil-Malmaison Sister City volunteers
Interested in Carmel’s French Sister City, Rueil-Malmaison? Join us December 5 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to learn more about how you can be involved
The City of Carmel is looking for volunteers to serve on a new not-for-profit Sister Cities Committee for Rueil-Malmaison and invites any resident of Carmel to attend an informational meeting December 5 in the Council Chambers, on the 2nd floor, at Carmel City Hall.
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Fall leaf and landscape waste removal
From now 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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Holiday lights recycling drive
November 20 - January 19
Carmel residents have the opportunity to make this holiday season truly green by recycling holiday lights instead of throwing them away. Beginning Monday, November 20, residents can recycle used and unwanted holiday lights by taking them to White's Ace Hardware & Garden Center at 731 S. Range Line Road. The recycling drive will continue until January 19 and is sponsored by Carmel Clay Schools' Green Teams, Carmel Utilities, the City of Carmel, Technology Recyclers and White's Ace Hardware & Garden Center.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Winter weather information
In the event of a major snow or ice storm, Republic Services Trash & Recycling service may be delayed.
This link takes you to the City of Carmel Utilities website where any delays will be posted on the Important Information front page. Service delays will also be posted on social media sites Nextdoor, the Carmel Utilities Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Please be aware that any news broadcasts concerning trash service with Republic Services in Indianapolis or other communities may not apply to service in Carmel.
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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. Upcoming events are listed below. For details about the events, visit the Hamilton County Bicentennial website. November is Clay Township's Month.
HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT
Saturday, December 2, 7 - 9 p.m.
Hamilton County Courthouse
33 N. 9th Street
BICENTENNIAL BASH!
Sunday, December 3, 1 - 5 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College
300 N. 17th St., Noblesville
Click here for tickets
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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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The Center for the Performing Arts
Carmel Symphony Orchestra at The Palladium
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
The Studio Theater
Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, December 5, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, December 5, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, December 6, 10 a.m.
City Council - Wednesday, December 6, 5 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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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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