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News from the City of Carmel - Oct. 11, 2024 |
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Carmel Utilities director John Duffy wins Ivan H. Brinegar Award
Carmel Utilities director John Duffy was awarded the Ivan H. Brinegar Award at the 2024 Aim Ideas Summit this week in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Duffy joined the City of Carmel in 1993, becoming the director of Carmel Utilities in 1996. Under his leadership, Carmel has overhauled and modernized its water and sewer systems and launched recycling and renewable energy initiatives leading to robust, efficient and environmentally sustainable utilities.
"It was incredibly heartwarming to see John Duffy receive the Ivan H. Brinegar award by Aim," said Mayor Sue Finkam. "John’s career leading Carmel’s water and sewer utilities has been exemplary and we are thankful."
The Ivan H. Brinegar Award is presented to an appointed municipal official with a minimum of 10 years of city or town service. Nominees display strong leadership, contributions to their community and are a role model to citizens and other municipal officials.
Congratulations on your well-deserved award, John!
In attendance from the City of Carmel (left to right): Rebecca Carl, Chief of Staff; Scott Campbell, Carmel Utilities Customer Service and Billing Manager; Mike Hendricks, Carmel Utilities Assistant Director; Mayor Sue Finkam; John Duffy; Jeremy Kashman, Chief Infrastructure Officer; Bradley Pease, Director of Engineering; Henry Mestetsky, Redevelopment Commission Director.
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Welcome to Carmel, FLANDERS
On Thursday, global corporation FLANDERS hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its Innovation, Technology and Training Center in Carmel at 701 Congressional Blvd. This center will serve as the hub for their Advanced Development and Autonomous Solutions teams, providing a cutting-edge facility for customer solution collaboration and developing the workforce of the future.
The FLANDERS executive team was joined by Shankar Golpalan and Shauna Murphy, City of Carmel executive director of economic development, Nick Weber (pictured fourth from left) and representatives from the Indiana Department of Economic Development, EmployIndy and Conexus.
Read the full news release here.
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Are you registered?
Join us for the 2024 Carmel State of the City, hosted by OneZone Chamber of Commerce. Hear more about Mayor Sue Finkam's initiatives, programs, development and much more.
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Celebrate fall festivals this weekend in Carmel
The Arts in Autumn, sponsored by Allied Solutions, returns on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2 - 6 p.m. This fun fall festival will stretch from Midtown Plaza to the Indiana Design Center (IDC) parking lot and leads into the Arts & Design District for Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main from 4 - 8 p.m.
This link takes you to The Arts in Autumn news release.
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Traffic and Construction News |
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HAVERSTICK ROAD - Haverstick Road from E. 96th Street to E. 99th Street is open to southbound traffic only while work is underway in the northbound lane. This will re-open in November.
VETERANS WAY AND WALNUT STREET - This +/- 30-day full closure of Veterans Way and Walnut Street is underway for the construction of a roundabout at that intersection.
THE ARTS IN AUTUMN - On Saturday, Oct. 12, Elm Street between Veterans Way and Monon Boulevard, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. for the event. Event maps are below.
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Midtown Plaza map. Click to view larger.
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Indiana Design Center map. Click to view larger.
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City Department News & Information |
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Carmel Fire Department team deploys with IN-TF1
Indiana Task Force 1 (IN-TF1) was activated on Sept. 24 to respond as a Type 1, 80-person Search and Rescue Team.
The City of Carmel is keeping members of IN-TF1, Chief Kurt Weddington, Captain Adam Harrington and Firefighter Cory Anderson, in our thoughts and we thank you for your service to the states affected by the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Carmel Utilities is conducting city hydrant flushing maintenance over the next several weeks. Flushing is a controlled, quick release of water from fire hydrants, to optimize water quality and confirm that each hydrant is operating properly every year.
Thank you to the Water Distribution department for providing this vital service.
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Fall leaf and landscape waste removal
Oct. 15 to Dec. 15, each Carmel Utilities/Republic Services residential 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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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:
Coco
Special Showing Saturday, Oct. 12,
2 p.m. at The Arts in Autumn festival
There will not be a movie on Tuesday, Oct. 14
Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
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Diwali Festival
Saturday, Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m.
Midtown Plaza
Shake It Off Fest
Saturday, Nov. 2, noon - 4 p.m.
Midtown Plaza
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Join Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation for a festive, sensory-friendly trick-or-treat experience at River Heritage Park!
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wear your favorite costume and enjoy themed activities at your own pace along accessible trails. The cost is $10, and pre-registration is required for trick-or-treaters only. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities.
This link takes you to the registration page.
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Carmel High School invites the community to tour the school on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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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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City Council Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Monday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.
City Council Budget Committee - Monday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.
City Council Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Monday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m. or immediately following the Budget Committee Meeting (whichever is later)
Plan Commission - Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, Oct. 16, 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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