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News from the City of Carmel - May 10, 2024
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Carmel High School students collaborating with international artist on public art project
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Carmel High School (CHS) students are playing key roles in the design of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission’s latest art acquisition, which will be on bold display within steps of the school.
Announced in December, Channels of Connection in Carmel, an illuminated sculpture, will be positioned at the roundabout at Main Street and Lexington Boulevard. The dynamic piece features steel wires shaped to form the head and neck of a student looking to the sky, hair blowing in the breeze. Designed by artist Casto Solano, who has work displayed in multiple U.S. and European cities, the artistic structure is slated for installation in the summer of 2025.
In the meantime, Carmel High School students are actively taking part in the look of the final piece, submitting concepts that will inspire the tips of the sculpture’s hair – various items or representations.
Jennifer Bubp, CHS art department chair, said students are brainstorming ideas through collaborative mural drawings and individual drawing activities, as well as through a recent video meeting with Solano. Their sketches, poetry and short stories include sentiments about what they love about Carmel and Carmel High School.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Mayor Finkam joins Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has taken a significant step in the fight against childhood hunger by joining the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. In conjunction with this commitment, the mayor announced a contribution of $5,000 from Elevate Carmel to the Merciful HELP Center in Carmel to support their summer meals program.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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City Department News & Information
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Congratulations to our 2024 Carmel Citizens Utility Academy Spring Session Graduates!
The Carmel Citizens Utility Academy is a program offered by Carmel Utilities to provide insight to the public on the responsibilities and operations of Water, Wastewater, Trash & Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal services. This link takes you to the registration page for the Fall 2024 session.
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Landscape pick-up from Republic Services
Happy Spring! As part of the Republic Services trash and recycling residential program in Carmel, each household is allowed 20 extra bags or bundles per week of landscape, during the months of April and May.
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To comply with Indiana Department of Environmental Management state regulations, Carmel Utilities issues an annual Water Quality Report (also called Consumer Confidence Report) describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and awareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources.
Carmel Utilities is pleased to report that your tap water met or exceeded all Environmental Protection Agency and state standards in 2023.
This link takes you to the 2023 Water Quality Report.
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Irrigation Water Cycle
As the weather turns warmer, please consider a Two Days a Week Watering Cycle. For more information, this link will take you to Carmel Utilities' website.
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News from Carmel Green Initiative
Join Carmel Green Initiative on Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m. at the Carmel Clay Public Library for a Sustainable Living Seminar about tax credits for insulating your home, replacing a gas furnace with an electric heat pump, installing solar or purchasing an electric vehicle. These incentives are part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
To learn more and register for the event, click here.
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Traffic and Construction News
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116TH STREET AND SPRING MILL ROAD - An emergency repair at the roundabout at 116th Street and Spring Mill Road, necessitates a closure of the southwest portion of that roundabout. Spring Mill Road north and south and 116th Street east of Spring Mill Road remain open but the section of 116th Street just west of Spring Mill Road, will be fully closed until Saturday, May 11.
COLLEGE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION - Construction on North College Avenue has begun and will necessitate a southbound lane closure from 106th Street to 96th Street.
NEWS FROM INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
U.S. 31 TO I-465 EB RAMP WEEKEND RAMP CLOSURE - Beginning on or after Friday, May 10, at 9 p.m. crews will close the U.S. 31 to I-465 eastbound ramp. This closure will allow crews to complete a bridge deck overlay and concrete railing repairs. This work is expected to be complete Monday, May 13, at 6 a.m., weather permitting. This link takes you to the full news release from INDOT.
NEWS FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
LANE RESTRICTIONS - 146TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD - Beginning on or after the dates listed below, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., the project contractor will utilize a lane restriction for the delivery of materials to the work area. The lane restriction will take place in the left-hand westbound lane of 146th Street.
Upcoming Lane Restriction Dates:
Friday, May 10
Saturday, May 11
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday, May 22
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Movies at Midtown
Head to Midtown Plaza on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Movies at Midtown presented all summer long by Allied Solutions, on the big screen. Showings are at noon and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6 p.m. on Thursdays. This link takes you to the 2024 movie schedule.
This Week's Feature:
Lilo & Stitch
Tuesday, May 14, noon and 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m.
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Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride
Saturday, May 11
8:30 a.m.
IU Health North Hospital presents Bike Carmel's first Family Fun Ride of the season at Carmel Elementary School.
Enjoy a two-mile bike ride, bike rodeo, games and activities for the whole family.
This link takes you to the Facebook event page.
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May is National Bike Month!
National Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 17
Grab your helmet and plan to participate in National Bike to Work Day.
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Midtown Block Party
Saturday, May 11
2-6 p.m.
Midtown Plaza celebrated its grand opening in 2019. What began as an anniversary party to honor opening day, has now evolved into a larger celebration to kick off the summer season with special events and activities. This event is free and open to the public. Check out a map of the event at this link.
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Meet Me on Main
Saturday, May 11
4-8 p.m.
Enjoy music, galleries and more in Carmel's Arts & Design District.
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Performing Arts in the City
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Carmel has much to offer in the way of the performing arts. From world-class venues like The Palladium to more intimate theatres like The Cat. Each week we will highlight several upcoming events in the city. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the websites listed below.
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Board of Public Works - Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m.
Carmel Sister City Advisory Board - Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m., Carmel Public Library Meeting Room 2A
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.
CSBN June Meeting
Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) Meeting
Thursday, June 6
Networking: 11:30 a.m. - noon
Meeting: noon - 1 p.m.
*Carmel Police Department Headquarters, 3 Civic Square
*Please note this is a new meeting location
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov by Friday, May 24.
Thank you to lunch sponsor, State Bank, for their generous support of this meeting.
CNAN June Meeting
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) Meeting
Thursday, June, 6 p.m.
*Carmel Police Department Headquarters, 3 Civic Square
*Please note this is a new meeting location
Coffee sponsored by Carmel Caffeine Trail participant Just Love Coffee Cafe. Light refreshments will also be served.
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 neighborhood association presidents' networks.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
The City of Carmel is a thriving community in Central Indiana, and is ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities. Known nationwide for pioneering urban design, Carmel has received numerous awards for its community amenities, quality of life, business environment and excellent schools, and continues to build community for those who live, work, play and visit the city. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.
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