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News from the City of Carmel - Dec. 6, 2024 |
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Kevin Cusimano to lead technology strategy for City of Carmel
An information technology leader with extensive experience in supporting strategic business and technology goals has been named chief information officer for the City of Carmel, Zac Jackson, chief financial officer and controller, announced today.
Kevin Cusimano will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing the city’s technology initiatives, directing and planning enterprise technology system in support of city operations.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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New bid process enhancements offer efficiencies, savings
The City of Carmel’s adoption of OpenGOV, a state-of-the-art procurement software, will revolutionize the city’s bid process, fostering a more open and competitive bidding environment while reducing administrative costs and waste generated by a paper-based bid process.
The new system is set to launch in January 2025, ultimately benefiting contractors, residents and taxpayers alike through a more efficient bidding process.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Sister City trees at Carmel Gazebo
Celebrate the culture and holidays of Carmel’s Sister Cities with a display of holiday trees located at the Gazebo on the lawn of Carmel City Hall.
You can see a preview of the trees when you watch this reel on the City of Carmel's Facebook page.
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Visit our Christkindlmarkt, Ice at Carter Green
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New in 2024, explore all the Carmel Christkindlmarkt has to offer using the market's own app.
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Send letters to Santa
The holidays have arrived and we are here to help you and your family prepare. Write your letter to Santa and please don't forget to include your name and return address, then drop it in one of our four custom-made mailboxes placed around Carmel for a direct delivery to Santa and his elves at the North Pole.
Don't delay - letters will be accepted now through Sunday, Dec. 15.
Mailbox Locations:
- Arts & Design District - next to The Carmel Arts Council Children’s Art Gallery
(40 W. Main St.)
- Midtown Plaza - outside of Sun King (351 Monon Blvd.)
- City Center - corner of Hotel Carmichael (1 Carmichael Square and Veterans Way/Hanover Place)
- Indiana Design Center - at Santa's House (200 S. Range Line Rd.)
For details about the Santa Letters, this link takes you to the news release.
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Traffic and Construction News |
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3RD AVENUE SW - As a reminder, during the Christkindlmarkt's hours of operation, 3rd Avenue SW will be open to northbound traffic only. Signage will be in place to indicate the traffic adjustment. |
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City Department News & Information |
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Fall leaf and landscape waste removal
Now through 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
Winter weather information from Republic Services
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 X 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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Holiday lights recycling drive
Carmel residents have the opportunity to make this holiday season truly green by recycling holiday lights instead of throwing them away. Now through Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, the community can recycle used and unwanted holiday lights by taking them to White’s Ace Hardware & Garden Center at 731 S. Range Line Rd.
For more information, read the news release here.
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Are you a Home Place resident or business owner?
The Home Place Subarea Plan has a new survey asking questions about potential ways to beautify and address opportunities in the business district at 106th Street and College Avenue.
To learn more about the Subarea Planning project, sign up for email updates and even order your own "I Heart Home Place" yard sign, go to ThisIsHomePlace.com.
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Are you ready for Santa and friends to drive through your neighborhood?
Santa Tours are underway! Each tour time will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Follow the schedule below and watch for Santa and friends in your neighborhood.
You can check the Santa Tracker to view the routes and find out when he’s close by your home or neighborhood.
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Meet Me on Main and Santa Saturday Dec. 14
Enjoy Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main from 4 - 8 p.m. in the Arts and Design District and visit with Santa in his house in the parking lot of the Indiana Design Center from 2 - 7 p.m.
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Carmel City Center announces new businesses
A.D.A Vintage Boutique has opened in the Nash building at 846 S. Range Line Road in Carmel City Center and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays by appointment. This link takes you to Carmel City Center's news release.
The first businesses to open in the new Wren building were also announced last week. Honey, a permanent jewelry boutique and Alternate View, a comprehensive and upscale eye care boutique, join Carmel City Center's list of unique retail destinations. Read more at this link.
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The Great American Songbook Foundation announced that, after some restoration work at Piano Solutions in Carmel, Irving Berlin's piano is back at the Songbook Library & Archives, near the Songbook Foundation’s headquarters at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
Later this month, it will be publicly displayed for the first time in conjunction with Civic Theatre’s production of White Christmas at the center’s Tarkington theater.
Read the full news release here.
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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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Cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy live music at Hotel Carmichael's Adagio Lounge.
Tuesday, 6 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday, 7 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, 4 - 10 p.m.
Click on the image to view a larger version.
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra
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Civic Theatre
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
The Tarkington
Nov. 29 - Dec. 24
Purchase tickets to White Christmas
Note: The Sunday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 21 performances at 2 p.m. are designated as relaxed performances, designed to create a welcoming experience that is intended for patrons who have social, neurodivergent or physical challenges that can create sensory sensitivities. ASL interpreters are provided at this performance and large-print programs are available, upon request, for the visually impaired. Visit CivicTheatre.org/Accessibility for more information.
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
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Historic Preservation Commission - Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 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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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #1 Best Place to Live in the nation by Livability. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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