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News from the City of Carmel - February 2, 2024 |
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Mayor Finkam announces leadership team
Monday, January 29, Mayor Sue Finkam announced the composition of her leadership team. It includes 11 individuals who have previously served the City of Carmel in an official capacity.
Jim Crider - Chief of Staff (previously Director of Administration)*
Ann Bingman - Controller*
Rebecca Carl - Director, Marketing & Community Relations
John Duffy - Director, Carmel Utilities*
David Haboush - Chief, Carmel Fire Department*
Lisa Hartz - Director, Human Resources*
Matt Higginbotham - Commissioner, Street Department*
Bob Higgins - General Manager, Brookshire Golf Course*
Mike Hollibaugh - Director, Community Services*
Jeremy Kashman - City Engineer, Engineering Department*
Benjamin Legge - Corporation Counsel (interim)
Henry Mestetsky - Director, Redevelopment*
Timothy Renick - Director, Information and Communications Systems*
*Indicates a returning leader
Additional appointments, including a chief of police to succeed retiring Chief Jim Barlow, chief financial officer, corporation counsel and executive director of economic development will be made in the coming weeks.
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CHS announces 25 U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates
Congratulations to the 25 outstanding Carmel High School seniors who have been named as candidates for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Click here to view a larger image of the list.
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What's going on in Carmel?
Carmel Winter Games
February 9 and 10
Will City Engineer Jeremy Kashman and the Roundabout Heroes get a win again at this year's Hometown Hero Olympics? Bundle up and cheer on this team and your favorite City of Carmel Hometown Heroes on Friday, February 9 at The Ice at Carter Green.
Saturday's event features friendly competition on the ice as businesses and individual teams vie for the win. The winners will choose a Carmel-based organization to receive proceeds from the registration fees.
Roundabout Heroes: Jeremy Kashman (blue helmet), Brad Pease, Laurie Slick and Jarrod Huff.
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Sensory Skate at The Ice at Carter Green
February 25
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Celebrate the Earth, through art
Carmel Green Initiative would like to invite students in grades kindergarten through eighth to enter the 2024 Earth Day Art Contest. Art entries will be displayed at several community exhibits to inspire our community to live more sustainably. All entries are due by no later than 5 p.m. on February 16.
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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 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, 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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Carmel Citizens Utility Academy - Spring 2024 Registration is open
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.
Spots are filling up quickly for the spring 2024 seven-week session that begins March 5 so be sure to register soon!
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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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Carmel Symphony Orchestra
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
The Florence at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Sister City Advisory Board - Saturday, February 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Carmel Clay
Public Library, Meeting Room C
City Council - Monday, February 5, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, February 6, 6 p.m.
(Caucus Rooms)
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, February 6, 6 p.m.
(Caucus Rooms)
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, February 7, 10 a.m.
City Council Land Use and Special Studies Committee - Wednesday, February 7,
6 p.m. (Caucus Rooms)
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations - Thursday, February 8, 4 p.m. (Caucus Rooms)
City Council Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Thursday, February 8, 5:30 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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