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Stay Connected!
Encourage your neighbors to subscribe to the City of Carmel Newsletter
From road updates and event news to important public service announcements and community highlights, you’re getting the latest information in the City of Carmel Newsletter each week. Help your friends, family, and neighbors get informed by encouraging them to subscribe. Simply share the sign-up link and let them know how it keeps you connected.
What else would you like to see in the newsletter? We welcome your ideas for specific topics or features. Send your suggestions to Kate Lustig at klustig@carmel.in.gov.
Let's work together to keep Carmel informed and engaged!
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Carmel Police Department welcomes new Community Service Officer
Carmel Police Department (CPD) welcomes Brittney Sanford who will serve as a Community Service Officer (CSO).
Sanford follows in the footsteps of her late father, Douglas “Doug” Warren Sanford, who served as a Community Service Officer with CPD and later as a Humane Law Enforcement Officer with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office before he passed away in 2022.
CSOs support our patrol officers by responding to vehicle lockouts, abandoned vehicles, parking complaints and calls related to animals.
Pictured left to right: CPD Chief Drake Sterling; Laura Campbell, Board of Public Works; Brittney Sanford; Jim Barlow, Board of Public Works; Alan Potasnik, Board of Public Works.
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$1.2 million in State Community Crossings Grants awarded to Carmel
The State of Indiana awarded more than $200 million in matching funds to 245 cities, towns and counties for local road projects through Community Crossings, a partnership between the Indiana Department of Transportation and Hoosier communities. The City of Carmel received $1.2 million for improvements on Main Street between Old Meridian Street and Guilford Road.
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Meet this week's talented artists
The Carmel Advisory Commission on Disability and the Carmel Arts Council are proud to present their annual Virtual Art Exhibition featuring works by Carmel residents with disabilities. Each week in March, we will highlight these artists.
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Carmel Clay Public Library
March Disability Awareness Book List
The library shared a list of recommended books to highlight authors with a disability or books with characters with a disability.
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Hamilton County Disability
Resource Fair
Wednesday, March 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Carmel High School
Carmel Clay Schools will host the Hamilton County Disability Resource Fair to provide information about community resources and services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
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College Avenue Reconstruction
A reminder that beginning on or after March 17, the City will begin the next phase of construction on North College Avenue.
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College Avenue from 96th Street to I-465 - Reconstruction of this portion of College Avenue will run through July 2025 and will require a full closure. During this time, you may access North College Avenue from the north, via West 106th Street.
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96th Street and College Avenue Roundabout - Construction of the roundabout at this intersection is estimated to begin in late April or May and will require a 60-day closure.
FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
146th Street between Hazel Dell Parkway and Cherry Ridge Road
Please be advised, effective on or after, Monday, March 24, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., 146th Street between Hazel Dell Parkway and Cherry Ridge Road will be under lane restrictions in the south lane of eastbound traffic for concrete work. The estimated completion date is Monday, April 7. Please use extreme caution while driving through this area.
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Carmel Fire Department hosts annual St. Patrick's Day event
The Carmel Fire Department will host its annual St. Patrick's Day fundraising event to benefit the Carmel Professional Firefighters bereavement fund. The event will feature live music, games and activities and the Pumper Pull (pictured).
Saturday, March 15, 1 p.m.
Brockway Pub
12525 Old Meridian St.
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2024 Annual Report now available
Carmel Utilities is a city-owned water and wastewater utility with a strong commitment to proactive maintenance programs, infrastructure investments and strategic planning efforts, all with an emphasis on community engagement and transparency.
To view the 2024 Annual Report, click this link.
 Leaks can run, but they can't hide
Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each year Carmel Utilities hunts down the drips during Fix a Leak Week.
Follow Carmel Utilities social media next week for the Environmental Protection Agency's annual Fix a Leak Week, March 17-23. Remember that you can find and fix leaks inside and outside your home to save valuable water and money all year long.
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Community Shred-It & Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Creekside Middle School, 3525 W. 126th Street
All Carmel Utilities customers can participate in the FREE bulk item drop-off. Please bring identification that shows proof of Carmel residency.
Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana will host the Carmel Community Shred-it & Electronics Recycling Day event, along with a team of organizations including Carmel Police Department, Walgreens, Target, AARP, Technology Recyclers, Community SHRED-IT, Lamar Advertising, Domino's, WTHR Channel 13, Republic Services and Carmel Utilities.
Click here to view a larger version of flyer.
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We love our volunteers!
Whether you are on your own or with a group, there are many opportunities to volunteer at our City events.
Complete your volunteer profile and check out our list of events at this link.
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March Madness in Midtown
It's basketball tournament season! We will begin showing the Round of 64 of the men's NCAA Tournament starting Thursday, March 20. Stay tuned for more information here and on the Experience Carmel Facebook page.
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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 March 17, is Java House Coffee Bar in Midtown at 145 W. Elm St., #100. Mayor Sue Finkam stopped in to talk with Java House marketing manager Steve Schott. You can view their conversation, here.
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Carmel Youth Assistance Program celebrates 10 years
The Carmel Youth Assistance Program (CYAP) is celebrating 10 years of helping local youth succeed through programs that provide mentorship, educational support and resources for at-risk youth in Carmel.
CYAP serves as an early intervention advocate for youth ages 3-17 residing within the boundaries of Carmel-Clay Schools who are facing challenging life circumstances and offers many ways for the community to be involved. Visit CYAP's website for opportunities to mentor, tutor, donate and more.
Learn more about CYAP's 10th anniversary campaign at this link.
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And don't forget that CYAP's annual gala returns on Saturday, Apr. 26 at Ritz Charles and will include an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment and one of the favorite traditions, the Dessert Dash!
For more information including sponsorship opportunities and ticketing, click this link.
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The Carmel High School Planetarium will present "Asteroids: Mission Extreme." This program takes audiences on an epic journey to discover how asteroids are both a danger and an opportunity. This link takes you to information about the program.
Saturday, March 29, 2 and 3 p.m.
Carmel High School
520 E. Main St.
Purchase tickets to the 2 p.m. show.
Purchase tickets to the 3 p.m. show.
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The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to announce the return of its Native Plant Kit Sale, offering residents an easy way to incorporate Indiana-native plants into their landscapes. These pre-selected kits provide an affordable and convenient way to establish native gardens that support pollinators, improve soil health, and enhance biodiversity. Orders and payment are due by March 27th but kits could sell out. Order early!
Read Hamilton County SWCD's news release at this link.
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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. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the websites listed below. |
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Carmel Sister City Advisory Board - Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. - noon, Carmel Clay Public Library, Meeting Room A
City Council - Monday, March 17, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission - Tuesday, March 18, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, March 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.
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Save the Date
CSBN March Meeting
Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 11:30 a.m.
Carmel Police Department Headquarters, 1000 S. Range Line Rd.
Register to attend, at this link. Thank you to State Bank for providing lunch for this event.
 CNAN March Meeting
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m.
Carmel Police Department Headquarters, 1000 S. Range Line Rd.
Light refreshments will be served.
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the city team to share information about departments and services while addressing the concerns of neighborhood association presidents' networks.
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The Carmel City Council is comprised of nine members elected to four-year terms: three elected at-large and six elected from districts. The Council serves as the City’s legislative body and oversees the City budget and passes ordinances and resolutions.
Connect with the Council
Find Your District
2025 Meetings and Agendas
Join At-Large City Councilors
Jeff Worrell, Matt Snyder and Rich Taylor for a Town Hall
Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
Carmel Middle School, 300 S. Guilford Rd.
Get to know your City Councilors
We are launching a new series to help you get to know your Carmel City Councilors. Each councilor feature will offer valuable insights into the individuals working to serve our community.
Councilor Adam Aasen loves his community and believes that "every person can make a difference."
In January 2020, Aasen was elected to serve Carmel's Southeast District and is the current council president. His time on council has shown him how engaged and informed the community is and how passionate they are about local issues.
What community efforts inspire him?
"Carmel has always been a great place to buy a home, raise a family and send your children to top schools. But in the past decade-plus, we've seen our community grow into a walkable community with paths, parks and amenities. I'm proud to have voted to expand our trail connectivity, making it easier for people to run, walk and ride to restaurants, stores and playgrounds."
Where will you find him?
"I love how family-friendly Carmel is. I have a six-year-old daughter and she loves playing in our parks, eating dinner in Midtown, watching music at the gazebo, attending local festivals and exploring nature. We go creek stomping at Flowing Well Park, practice soccer at Founders Park and cool off at the splash pads at Inlow Park. We celebrate birthdays at Cake Bake. Carmel helps me build special memories with my special girl."
You can connect with Councilor Aasen at aaasen@carmel.in.gov or (317) 696-4640.
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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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