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News from the City of Carmel - June 28, 2024
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Happy Fourth of July!
The City of Carmel wishes you a safe and happy holiday!
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CarmelFest is here! July 3 and 4
Carmel's annual two-day Independence Day festival is July 3 and 4 in the heart of the city. We look forward to seeing you at the CarmelFest parade, festival and fireworks. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Carmel who organizes this event each year and to the generous sponsors and volunteers who make it possible.
Parade: Thursday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Festival: Wednesday, July 3, 1 - 10 p.m. and Thursday, July 4, noon - 10 p.m.
Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.
CarmelFest Traffic Information
The Carmel Police Department constantly strives to provide safe and efficient traffic flow. The following guide will help you get quickly and safely in and out of CarmelFest activities. Please plan your visit to CarmelFest with the following information in mind.
For quick tips, street closures, parade and fireworks traffic information, this link takes you to the full news release.
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New patriotic Palladiscope projection
Blockhouse Studios has created a special Palladiscope projection for the Fourth of July that will be available for viewing July 4 - 7 at the Palladium. This patriotic-themed presentation will not have sound and will begin at 9 p.m. each night running every half hour with the last show ending at 11 p.m.
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Traffic and Construction News
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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.
NEWS FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
I-465 BRIDGE OVER 96TH STREET - There will be night time closures on July 1 and 2 for the demolition of the I-465 bridge over 96th Street. There will not be closures during the following week; work will resume July 8 - 10. Access to Hoosier Village from the east using Michigan Road and from the west using Zionsville Road, will remain.
BRIDGE RESURFACING ON U.S. 31
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West Carmel Drive, from Illinois Street to Pennsylvania Parkway should be completed by 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
BRIDGE #143 - CHERRY TREE ROAD OVER VESTAL DITCH - Cherry Tree Road will be closed for 120 days during the bridge replacement between Streamside Drive and Klingensmith Boulevard that carries Cherry Tree Road over Vestal Ditch. This link takes you to the traffic alert.
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City Department News & Information
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City of Carmel announces Bradley Pease as Director of Engineering
This week, the City of Carmel announced the hiring of Bradley Pease as Director of Engineering. In his new role, Pease will be responsible for guiding major initiatives for the city and assisting in the continued modernization of Carmel's infrastructure.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brad Pease as the new Director of Engineering for the City of Carmel. Brad's extensive experience and innovative approach will be invaluable as we continue to enhance and expand our city's infrastructure,” said Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam. “His leadership and vision align perfectly with our commitment to excellence in engineering."
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Irrigation Water Cycle
During the warmer months, 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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Republic Services one day delay due to July 4th
A friendly reminder that, due to Independence Day, there will be a one day delay of Republic Services residential trash and recycling service AFTER the July 4th holiday.
Please note that the Carmel Household Hazardous Waste site will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and reopen Friday, July 5.
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Live or work in the Home Place area? We want to hear from you!
Carmel adopted its new Comprehensive Plan in December 2022. A critical component of that plan is to create Sub Area Plans throughout the city. Home Place is one of the first Sub Area Plans to be initiated. While the Sub Area Plan will be amended into the Comprehensive Plan, this planning process will establish an even deeper understanding of Home Place’s needs and opportunities while reinforcing the community’s unique character. It will be a plan for and by Home Place. This effort started in late April 2024 and will continue through the summer and early fall. Along the way there will be multiple opportunities for you to stay in the loop, provide input and get involved to shape the outcome and what comes next for Home Place.
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The Carmel Fire Department welcomed more than 650 kids to the annual Firefighter for a Day camp last week! Thanks to everyone who volunteered, sponsored and attended. To watch a fun video about the camp, visit CFD's Facebook page, here.
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Carmel Pride at Carter Green on June 30
Carmel Pride, organized by local Carmel high school students, returns to Carter Green for its fourth year this Sunday, June 30 from 3 - 9 p.m. The City of Carmel joins a number of other central Indiana agencies and organizations in sponsoring the event each year.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will feature a variety of vendors, performers, speakers and more. For more information about Carmel Pride, this link takes you to the website.
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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:
Elemental
Tuesday, July 2, noon and 6 p.m.
There will not be a movie on Thursday, July 4.
Clay Terrace Concert Series
There will not be a concert on Thursday, July 4.
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Carmel Gazebo Family Concert Series
There will not be a concert on Wednesday, July 3.
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Bike Carmel July Events
Ride with Spokes in the CarmelFest Parade!
Thursday, July 4
Join Bike Carmel's mascot, Spokes, and ride your bike in the CarmelFest Parade. Event details are available here.
Slow Roll Dinner Cruise
Tuesday, July 9
Family Fun Ride
Saturday, July 13
Follow Bike Carmel's Facebook page for a complete list of events.
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Register for Learn2Ride
Congratulations to Learn2Ride graduate, Cora! Cora is another student that utilized the Woom bikes provided by our generous sponsors:
American Structurepoint, Inc.
Studio M Architecture
Live Generously
To date, the 2024 program has taught 46 children to ride (90.2 percent) and utilized the Woom bikes 27 times.
Bike Carmel and Rollfast have partnered to present two-hour workshops with Coach Matt Tanner and his team to teach kids to ride a bike. This link takes you to the registration site; sessions are still available now through July 31.
Read more about the Learn2Ride process, here.
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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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Volunteers make events possible!
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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News from The Center for the Performing Arts
New sound, lighting systems installed at Palladium
CARMEL, IN - A new era begins at the Center for the Performing Arts with the installation of new, state-of-the-art concert sound and lighting systems at its flagship venue, the Palladium.
Opened in 2011, the elegant concert hall features interior architecture designed to optimize acoustic classical music with a minimum of electronic amplification. The Center’s original production team spent the first few seasons reconfiguring the modest sound system under the remaining construction budget to an adequate level that has supported performances over the past decade.
Now, for the first time, the 1,500-seat hall has a custom-built PA system designed from scratch to handle the full range of performances presented there, from spoken word and chamber music to rock, pop and country bands with drums, amplified instruments and stage volume levels that can create challenges for sound engineers.
Read the full news release, here.
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City Council - Monday, July 1, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m.
There will not be a Board of Public Works Meeting on Wednesday, July 3.
City of Carmel offices are closed on Thursday, July 4 for the Fourth of July holiday.
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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