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News from the City of Carmel - June 14, 2024 |
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Welcome to SwimCity, USA!
Indianapolis will host the U.S. Olympic swimming trials from June 15 to 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium and the City of Carmel will proudly have 14 local swimmers participating. The City of Carmel will temporarily be known as "SwimCity, USA" in honor of our local Olympic hopefuls. Mayor Sue Finkam stopped by the Carmel Swim Academy this week to kick off SwimCity, USA and meet future championship youth swimmers.
The City of Carmel congratulates all of the qualifiers and wishes you well at Lucas Oil. You make your community proud!
Carmel's Olympic Trial qualifiers will be swimming June 15 to June 22. Catch the prelims at home in the morning, then join us to watch the semi-finals starting at 8 p.m. We will continue to publish schedules for Carmel participants throughout the next week. Follow the City's Facebook page and Carmel Swim Club's Facebook page for swim trial updates.
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City receives funds from Metropolitan Planning Organization
Left to right: Jeremy Kashman, Director of Engineering; Anna Gremling, MPO Executive Director; Mayor Sue Finkam.
Wednesday, June 12, the City of Carmel was presented with a $3.5 million check by Anna Gremling, Executive Director of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) for construction of the 116th Street Path from Towne Road to Spring Mill Road. Jeremy Kashman, Director of Engineering, submitted the project application in late 2023 when the IMPO hosted its call for projects and was formally awarded on April 17, 2024, at the IMPO's Policy Committee meeting.
Award recipients in this highly competitive process are selected based on a list of criteria guided by the goals of federal and regional transportation programs with the ultimate goal of selecting high-quality and high-impact projects that help the region meet its objectives. The construction of this portion of multi-use path on the north side of 116th Street will serve as a vital connection on Carmel’s west side and includes connectivity to two public parks, a new school, a retail center and a hospital. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2027.
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Traffic and Construction News |
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ROAD CLOSURE FOR LATE NIGHT ON MAIN
Saturday, from 2 p.m. to midnight, there will be a full closure of Range Line Road and Main Street for Late Night on Main.
HAZEL DELL PARKWAY AND 106TH STREET
One lane each way on Hazel Dell Parkway is now closed as the construction of the roundabout at the intersection gets underway.
COLLEGE AVENUE AND 103RD STREET - Beginning on or after Monday, June 10, there will be a 10-day full closure of North College Avenue directly south of East 103rd Street for utility work. East 103rd Street will remain open for east/west connectivity as well as to the north, however trench excavation across College Avenue will prevent southbound traffic during the 10-day construction period.
Alternate routes include Pennsylvania Parkway, 96th Street, 106th Street and U.S. 31.
NEWS FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
There is ongoing bridge resurfacing over U.S. 31 in the following locations:
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West Carmel Drive, from Illinois Street to Pennsylvania Parkway, will begin on or after Friday, June 21 and be completed Monday, July 8. Work will take place during the weekends only, from Fridays at 9 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.
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West Main Street, from Illinois Street to Pennsylvania Parkway, will begin on or after Friday, July 12 and be completed by Monday, July 22. Work will take place during the weekends only, from Fridays at 9 p.m. to Mondays at 6 a.m.
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West 136th Street and Smoky Row, work will begin in August (schedule to come)
NEWS FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
146TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD - Please be advised, beginning on or after the dates listed below, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., contractors will utilize a lane restriction for the delivery of materials in the work area and to set bridge beams.
Monday, June 17- Westbound lane of 146th Street will be closed.
Tuesday, June 18 - One westbound and eastbound lane will be closed. A temporary crossover will be utilized on both sides of the intersection to shift traffic into the appropriate lanes.
146TH STREET AND HAZEL DELL PARKWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT - The Hamilton County Highway Department will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Noble Crossing Elementary School. This link takes you to the Public Meeting Notice.
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City Department News & Information |
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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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Visit the Carmel Fire Department's Facebook page and meet the new recruits. They have just a few more weeks of academy then will begin their shifts.
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Late Night on Main returns to the District
Stella Luna and the Satellites, a Carmel Gazebo Concerts favorite, will make their Late Night on Main debut this Saturday for the first one of the season.
Late Night on Main is free and open to the public so grab your friends, your outdoor chairs and head to the District for dinner at one of our local restaurants or food and beverages from the participating vendors listed below.
Bier Brewery
Peace Water Winery
Pure Green Carmel
Rust Belt Tacos
Scott Diggity Dogs
Sugar Creek Winery
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To check out more summer events presented by Carmel PorchFest, Inc., this link takes you to their news release.
Late Night on Main map.
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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.
Next Week's Feature:
Paw Patrol: Wish
Tuesday, June 18, noon and 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m.
Clay Terrace Concert Series
Endless Summer Band
Thursday, June 20, 7 - 9 p.m.
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Carmel Gazebo Family Concert Series
Toy Factory
Wednesday, June 19, 7 - 9 p.m.
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Bike Carmel June Events
Slow Roll Dinner Cruise
Tuesday, June 25
Coffee on the Monon
Friday, June 28
Follow Bike Carmel's Facebook page for a complete list of events.
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Vote for Carmel Farmers Market
The Carmel Farmers Market is a staple in our community. Show your love and cast your vote in the annual America's Farmers Market Celebration™ poll for best markets in America. This summer, American Farmland Trust is giving away $15,000 in prizes (and more!) to the nation’s favorite farmers markets. Voting runs through July 31, 2024.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Our community prides itself in hosting events all year long. Whether you are on your own, with a friend or with a larger group – we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for you. Thank you for your commitment to supporting Carmel events. Click on the logos below to find a shift that works for you.
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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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The Center for the Performing Arts
The annual Songbook Academy® summer intensive gets underway in July. Congratulations to the 2024 finalists and a special congratulations to Carmel High School (CHS) students Sadie Cohen and Isaiah Henderson and recent CHS graduate, Emmaline Colvin.
Learn more about the Songbook Academy at this link.
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City Council - Monday, June 17, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission - Tuesday, June 18, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.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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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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