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News from the City of Carmel - Feb. 7, 2025 |
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City Council approves enhanced fire
department staffing
In support of the City’s commitment to world-class public safety, the Carmel Fire Department is expanding staffing to better serve the growing west side community.
The Carmel City Council approved funding at the Feb. 3 meeting that will provide two firefighters per shift, six total, to staff the Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance currently parked at Station 342. Located at 106th Street and Shelborne Road, Station 342 serves the southwest side of Carmel as the first fire and EMS response unit.
The additional staffing will:
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Reduce ambulance response times serving patients on scene, ensuring timely transport to hospitals for critical medical attention
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Enhance initial fireground operations, reducing response times and minimizing property damage during residential and commercial fires and emergencies
“Already, we have one of our state’s premier firefighting and response teams,” said Mayor Finkam. “I appreciate the council supporting this additional funding that will enhance our response times on the west side, providing a high and consistent level of excellence city-wide.”
The approved funding follows a comprehensive assessment by Carmel Fire Department Chief Joel Thacker (pictured), who was appointed by Mayor Finkam in August 2024. At that time, Mayor Finkam called for a plan focused on increasing public safety staffing and services, particularly to the west side of the City.
This link takes you to the news release.
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College Avenue roundabout, roadway improvement updates
Beginning on or after March 17, the City of Carmel will begin constructing a roundabout at the intersection of East 96th Street and North College Avenue. This project will require a full closure of the intersection for approximately 60 days.
This link takes you to the news release.
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Your feedback is valuable!
The City of Carmel launched a Transportation and Mobility Survey to better understand how people move around our city and help shape new potential transportation options in Carmel. Now through Friday, Feb. 21, we'd love to hear your thoughts on how you get around Carmel today and whether a public transportation option could improve the experience for you (or someone you know). Your confidential feedback will directly impact future planning decisions.
To access the survey, click the button below. It is also accessible in multiple languages, simply use the drop-down menu where indicated.
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Cast your vote for our Arts & Design District
Our Arts & Design District is on the list of nominees for USA Today's 10Best arts districts in the country. Vote here once per day until polls close on Monday, Feb. 17 at noon ET. The winning arts districts, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
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City Department News & Information |
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Thank you, Carmel community, for making the 2024 holiday season truly green by recycling holiday lights instead of throwing them away. Through the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive, more than 2.39 tons of used and unwanted lights were collected by White's Ace Hardware and Carmel Clay Schools. Since the start of the collaborative program in 2011, more than 19 tons of lights have been recycled and kept out of landfills.
So, what happens AFTER the lights are collected? Check out the Technology Recyclers warehouse by clicking here.
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Become a certified Safe Sitter
Carmel Fire Department proudly provides Safe Sitter courses to prepare our middle-school aged students to be home alone, take care of siblings or experience their first jobs as a babysitter.
This link takes you to the registration information.
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"Firefighter for a Day" sponsorship opportunities
Looking for an opportunity to impact your community? CFD's popular “Firefighter for a Day” summer camp features one sensory-friendly day and four full days of fun and learning with our fire department team and is looking for sponsors.
To view the sponsorship levels, click on the image below for a larger version. Interested sponsors may contact Renee Butts at rbutts@carmel.in.gov.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites you to the Monon Community Center for a sweet family-friendly experience! Learn how to tap a maple tree, make maple syrup, and create maple sugar candy. Taste fresh syrup made right here in Central Park. Registration is $15.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2 - 4 p.m.
Click here to learn more and register.
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Artist call-out!
The Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability and the Carmel Arts Council will present their annual Adaptive Virtual Art Exhibit and are taking submissions from Carmel residents with disabilities.
Because the exhibition is virtual, there is no limit on the type, or size of eligible artworks. If it can be photographed it can be in the exhibition! Each artist may submit up to four pieces.
To be eligible for the exhibition, art must be new (not shown in previous exhibitions), family-friendly and without overt advertising of a business, political party or religion. Must be by an artist with disability residing in Carmel or participating in a program in Carmel.
To access the form to submit your artwork, click this link.
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Celebrate the Art of Caffeine
Our caffeinated celebration of our Carmel Caffeine Trail vendors continues!
- Every Friday, we will announce one Carmel Caffeine Trail shop on our social media outlets and in this e-newsletter for the upcoming week
- The designated Carmel Caffeine Trail shop location will then give away a Caffeine Trail mug to customers on Wednesday during their featured week. Mugs are limited so act fast!
- When you pick up your mug, we ask you to share a photo at the featured location on our social media pages with the hashtag #CarmelCaffeineTrail
Instagram: @ExperienceCarmel
Facebook: Experience Carmel
The featured Caffeine Trail vendor for the week of Feb. 10, is Caffé Buondí at
11529 Spring Mill Rd., #250.
Check out the video below of Mayor Sue Finkam with Caffé Buondí co-owner and operator, Andrea Melani.
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Carmel High School recognizes 15 U.S. Presidential
Scholars candidates
Congratulations to 15 Carmel High School seniors for this outstanding recognition of academic achievement.
Read Carmel Clay Schools' news release here.
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Carmel High School (CHS) hosts Carmel Color Guard Community Night on featuring middle school and CHS color guard teams.
This is a great event for families wanting to preview the programs available for middle and high school students.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
Carmel High School
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The City of Carmel is a proud sponsor of the Carmel High School Choirs program. We wish the show choirs well as they kick off their competition season on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Chesterton, Ind.
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Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery launches SaturDate event
Love is in the air at the gallery! Indiana Artisan kicks off their new, Second Saturday event with Evan Backstrom who will bring a press and all the supplies needed to make a Valentine for someone special using this centuries-old art.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 1-5 p.m.
22 N. Range Line Rd.
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Create What You Crave hosts its Second Saturday Creative Meetup at Inner Circle Gallery / Circle Real Estate. Whether you're an artist, writer, architect, creative entrepreneur or just someone who appreciates creativity, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this chance to network and have a great time with like-minded individuals.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 4-6 p.m.
30 W. Main St.
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Learn about local solar success stories including Carmel's library and water treatment facilities, schools in Fishers, Noblesville and Sheridan and solar carports at the Capital Group.
Carmel Green Initiative invites you to a seminar on sustainable living at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register 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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Songbook Academy 2025 applications due March 23
High school students passionate about vocal music still have time to apply for the 16th annual Songbook Academy® summer intensive, taking place July 12-19 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
To learn more about this fun and challenging pre-professional program for young singers, this link takes you to the Songbook Academy's application page.
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
Paul Hughes Sings Songs for the Lovers
Friday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets to Paul Hughes.
Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with an unforgettable evening of timeless love songs.
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Center Presents
Folsom Prison Experience: Legendary 1968 Johnny Cash Concert
Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.
The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the
Performing Arts
Jay Ernest and his tribute band, Church of Cash, take the stage for an immersive tribute that merges live concert, stage drama and audience participation to bring you into the heart of Cash's musical journey.
Purchase tickets to Folsom Prison Experience
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
Whodunit...the Musical
The Studio Theater
Now through Feb. 16
This production by longtime Broadway actor and playwright Ed Dixon, is a farcical musical mystery based on “The Circular Staircase” and “The Bat” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, often considered “America’s Agatha Christie.”
Purchase tickets to Whodunit.
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Civic Theatre
Pride & Prejudice
The Tarkington
Feb. 7 - 22
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Enjoy this bold and timely production of the Jane Austen classic. Purchase tickets to Pride & Prejudice
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Home Place Advisory Board - Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5:30 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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