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CITY OF CARMEL NEWSLETTER - Sept. 19, 2025
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City of Carmel nationally recognized by
Architectural Digest
Our city has once again earned national recognition. Architectural Digest this month named Carmel one of the 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Accolades like this are a testament to the commitment and hard work of our entire City of Carmel team, local businesses and community members who are instrumental in making our city a place we call home and a desirable destination for both residents and visitors.
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Another weekend of events in Carmel!
Chinese Mooncake Festival
Saturday, Sept. 20
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Midtown Plaza
Read more about the festival at this link.
Carmel PorchFest
Sunday, Sept. 21, noon - 6 p.m.
Read the full news release at this link.
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Mayor Sue Finkam and Councilor Joshi receive JustServe City Award
Last Wednesday, Mayor Sue Finkam and Councilor Anita Joshi met with local JustServe leaders and team members to receive the JustServe City Award. This honor recognized Carmel as the first city in the state to receive this recognition.
In July, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Councilor Joshi that advanced Mayor Finkam’s commitment to fostering and encouraging a culture of volunteerism and community engagement. As part of that commitment, the City established a partnership with JustServe.org, a free service that allows organizations to promote service opportunities and gives volunteers a place to search for events and efforts in need of their help.
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CIVIC SQUARE
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The Street Department is currently doing repair work in the parking lot south of Carmel City Hall and along Veterans Way.
Veterans Way will be closed and several parking spaces impacted by this work, through Saturday.
Click here to view a larger version of the map.
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CHINESE MOONCAKE FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURES
Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 - 10:30 p.m., Elm Street between Monon Boulevard and Veterans Way and Monon Boulevard and Elm Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for the annual Chinese Mooncake Festival.
CARMEL PORCHFEST ROAD CLOSURES
Sunday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m., closures will be in place for Carmel PorchFest. View the map of the closures at this link.
MAIN STREET - U.S. 31 TO OLD MERIDIAN STREET
Starting Sept. 23, paving will occur on Main Street from U.S. 31 to Old Meridian Street between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Sept. 24, 25, 29 and 30. The nighttime hours should reduce disruptions to daily traffic and facilitate the overall paving schedule.
TOWNE ROAD UPDATES (weather- and progress-permitting):
- 136th Street is closed through September
- 141st Street will close after 136th Street opens
- Towne Road Bridge over I-465 is an INDOT project that has an expected completion of early 2026
CLAY CENTER BRIDGE
The bridge south of Main Street and north of the Claridge Farm neighborhood entrance is closed through November.
SOUTHBOUND RANGE LINE ROAD
Monday, Sept. 29 through Tuesday, Oct. 7, Southbound Range Line Road will be closed between Walnut Street and City Center Drive.
A detour route will be provided using Walnut Street, 3rd Avenue SW and City Center Drive. Northbound Range Line Road will remain open.
NEWS FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY
The Hamilton County Highway Department is responsible for all roads, bridges and small structures (less than 20-foot span) within Hamilton County which are not state highways and which are not within the corporate limits of a city or town.
146TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD
Beginning on or after, Monday, Sept. 15, the left lanes of eastbound and westbound 146th Street between Allisonville Road and Rosebud Drive/Harrison Parkway will be closed.
126TH STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION
126th Street between Brookshire Parkway and Royce Court is closed for bridge rehabilitation with an expected completion date of mid-late October.
Local traffic will continue to have access to their homes, while thru traffic is asked to utilize the posted detour of Keystone Parkway – 131st Street – Gray Road.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is hiring
News from Carmel Utilities
Put the power of information in your hands
Carmel Utilities is excited to introduce their new customer portal, mycarmelutilities.com.
Register today to manage your account with ease, make payments, enroll in paperless billing, monitor your usage and set up alerts (Coming Soon!) in one convenient place.
For more details, visit carmelutilities.com or call (317) 571-2442.
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Medical Sharps collection at Carmel's HHW site
Important Reminder: Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Site collects medical sharps (needles) but these items MUST be in a medical sharp 8-quart container or less. This includes epi-pen-style needles and syringes used for GLP-1 medications. For the safety of the Carmel HHW staff, sharps cannot be collected without this requirement.
Please also note medical sharps containers are NOT available at the Carmel HHW site.
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Save the Date: Community Engagement Day for Seniors
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The Carmel Climate Action Committee is tasked with advising and making recommendations regarding the implementation of the Carmel Climate Action Plan (CAP). Strategy PE-1 of the CAP involves public education about sustainability and the environment. This section of the newsletter helps to meet this goal by providing useful information, tips and resources for residents.
The month of September's focus is "Rain Barrels." Click here or on the box above to take the Rain Barrel Quiz for a chance to win a prize.
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On the big screen in Midtown Plaza
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Hey Colts Fans! Indianapolis Colts AWAY games will be shown on the Midtown Screen for the 2025 regular season. Please see the September schedule below:
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Enjoy a movie on the big screen each week in Midtown Plaza. Thank you to our sponsor, Allied Solutions, for making this fan-favorite series possible!
"Lilo & Stitch"
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25, noon and 6 p.m.
Movies at Midtown will wrap up its season in October.
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Bike Carmel, presented by IU Health, is wrapping up its event season at the end of September. While our calendar of events is done for the year, we encourage you to keep enjoying your bike rides all year long!
Coffee on the Monon
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Friday, Sept. 26, 6:30 - 9 a.m.
Monon Greenway in Midtown Plaza
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Thank you, Roundabout Riders!
Last weekend's Roundabout Ride had 118 riders, 25 amazing volunteers and, of course, Spokes the Bike Carmel mascot. Thank you, also, to director Kyle Barker and members of the Carmel High School Ambassadors for singing the National Anthem before the race.
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Carmel Jazz Fest
What a great way to spend your Friday evening! Stop by Carmel Jazz Fest's event on the stage in Anthony's Plaza where Main Street meets the Monon Greenway.
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Last time to catch a Summer Family Concert at
the Gazebo
The 2025 season is coming to a close—don’t miss the final show!
 Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Nauti Yachtys
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and friends for one more night of live music at the Gazebo. Let’s wrap up the season together!
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Carmel International Arts Festival, Sept. 27-28
When September's final weekend arrives, so does the Carmel International Arts Festival (CIAF), a two-day juried exhibition held in the City's Arts & Design District. More than 100 professional artists will display their creations across nine different mediums: jewelry, painting, 3D, 2D, wood, ceramics, glass, fiber and photography.
A panel of professional, paid jurors will judge the artwork. Awards will be given to the artists, including "Best in Show," first, second and third place overall, "Best of Media," and honorable mentions in each of the nine categories. Additionally, more than $7,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.
This year, the the City of Carmel, in conjunction with Carmel International Arts Festival, is excited to announce a special tribute to longtime CIAF leader, Rosemary Waters, with a dedication of a temporary street name change. Waters was the heart and soul of the festival during her 18 years of leadership.
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Main Stage
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Click the map to view a larger version.
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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, Sept. 20, 10 a.m., Carmel Clay Public
Library, Room 2B
2026 Budget Workshops - Report of Budget Estimates - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.
Finance, Utilities & Rules Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Senior Living - Wednesday, Sept. 24, 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.
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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
Council Events
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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 #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. 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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