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CITY OF CARMEL NEWSLETTER - Oct. 24, 2025 |
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Thank You to all who celebrated at the Diwali Festival!
Carmel's Diwali Festival of Lights was held Thursday evening at Carter Green. Thanks to Councilor Anita Joshi, the Diwali Committee, City of Carmel teams, volunteers, vendors, performers and sponsors for contributing time and talent to this celebration. More photos to come!
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Approved 2026 budget supports public safety, arts, critical infrastructure projects
On Monday, Oct. 20, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam answered questions from the Carmel City Council about the 2026 budget on its way to being unanimously approved. The budget preserves the mayor's key funding priorities of public safety, critical infrastructure efforts, the arts and parks at levels consistent with the mayor’s stated commitment to maintaining Carmel’s high quality of life.
The General Fund budget totals $144 million.
Read the full news release at this link.
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Bur Oak pedestrian bridge now open
This week, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Bur Oak Pedestrian Bridge and the reopening of Hazel Landing Park.
This $11 million project was made possible thanks to a collaborative regional investment between Clay Township, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Hamilton County, Delaware Township and the City of Fishers.
Read Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation's news release at this link.
Photo of Bur Oak Bridge ribbon cutting event. Photo credit: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
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City of Carmel Trick-or-Treat hours
The City of Carmel's official hours of trick-or-treating will be Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Homes welcoming trick-or-treaters should turn on their porch lights. If you do not wish to participate, or run out of treats, please turn off your porch lights.
While there are many neighborhoods and other organizations that hold their own Halloween events and celebrations, we encourage those who want to trick-or-treat door-to-door to use the City's official hours to do so.
This link takes you to the news release.
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CIVIC SQUARE
 Friday, Oct. 24: Milling and repaving will begin in the Civic Square area, including the parking lot south of City Hall (highlighted in blue on the map). To minimize disruption, milling of the parking lot will take place on Friday, Oct. 24 and paving will be completed on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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MONON GREENWAY
Through Oct. 31, Phase 3 of the Monon Boulevard expansion requires the closure of the Monon Greenway at the tunnel under City Center Drive. The detour route is shown in green.
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106TH STREET AND HAZEL DELL PARKWAY
Beginning on or after Monday, Nov. 3, 106th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway will be closed for three weeks to install raised pedestrian crosswalks.
The suggested detour route is indicated in green on the map. To view a larger version, click on the image.
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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.
126TH STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION 126th Street between Brookshire Parkway and Royce Court is closed for bridge rehabilitation with an expected completion date of mid-November.
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The City of Carmel encourages all residents and commuters to review the latest news release issued by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) regarding the Level Up 31 project.
This is a multi-year, state-led project by INDOT to enhance the I-465/U.S. 31 interchange. Although not a City of Carmel initiative, it will significantly impact local traffic flow, particularly near the 106th Street and U.S. 31 corridor.
Phase 1 construction is underway and includes key closures such as the southbound U.S. 31 ramp to 106th Street and the closure of eastbound 106th Street under U.S. 31. For detailed detour maps, project timelines and the full scope of work, please refer to INDOT's official news release: INDOT Level Up 31 Project Update.
- All detour routes are posted on INDOT's LevelUp31.com website.
- Sign up for Level Up 31 project alerts via email or text message at alerts.indot.in.gov.
- Motorists are encouraged to visit INDOT TrafficWise at 511in.org to monitor conditions.
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Safety Spotlight
To help keep our community safe and informed, we've added a new section with safety tips from various City departments. Each edition will feature quick, useful tips from the Carmel Police Department, Carmel Fire Department and other City teams, from seasonal advice to everyday best practices.
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Central Carmel friends!
Mark your calendars for the next Neighborhood Pop-Up
🍦Join City of Carmel leaders, team members, councilors and more for a fun evening filled with yard games, ice cream and an opportunity to learn about all things happening in our community.
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Attention Carmel Utilities/Republic Services residential trash and recycling Friday customers:
🎃Please note on Friday, Oct. 31, only, Republic Services will begin trash and recycling collection routes one hour earlier (starting at 6 a.m.) and conclude routes one hour earlier (ending at 5 p.m.) to ensure that trucks will be off the road in residential trash and recycling areas during the Carmel Trick-or-Treat hours of 5 - 8 p.m.
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Carmel Utilities residential customers: leaf and landscape
pick up reminder
Community Shred-It and Recycling Day
All Carmel Utilities customers can participate in the FREE bulk item drop-off. Please bring identification that shows proof of Carmel residency.
Saturday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Carmel location - Creekside Middle School 3525 W. 126th Street
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This month's focus is Electric Bikes.
Now that you know more about E-bikes, why not take the Electric Bike Quiz for a chance to win a prize?
The Climate Action Advisory Committee makes recommendations for implementing the Carmel Climate Action Plan (CAP). This newsletter item helps achieve the public education strategy in the CAP.
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Creepy and kooky on the big screen - Oct. 31
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Cast your vote!
 Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been nominated for The Zoe Report's 2025 Reader’s Choice Award for “Best U.S. Christmas Market.” Please help the award-winning market bring the title home and vote daily through Nov. 12.
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Carmel Winter Market
Carmel Winter Market
Saturdays, Oct. 18 - Mar. 28
9 a.m. - noon
Six Eleven
611 3rd Avenue SW
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2025 Luxe Layers Design Showcase
The Indiana Design Center is pleased to announce the 2025 Luxe Layers Design Showcase event line-up and guest of honor, Kendall Wilkinson. The two-day event series is designed to inspire and be the resource for home design, remodeling and custom building projects.
Nov. 12 and 13
Indiana Design Center
200 S. Range Line Rd.
Read the full news release at this link.
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Save the Date - Wundernacht
VIP may be sold out, but there's still time to purchase General Admission tickets for the hottest holiday event of the year - Wundernacht: Market Magic with a Purpose.
Experience the Carmel Christkindlmarkt before it opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 22 by attending this preview night on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy complimentary samples of all food and drinks, special activities and specialty cocktails available that night only from exclusive beverage partners and more. Plus, be first in line to shop all of the Market gift vendors.
Learn more and purchase your tickets at this link.
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Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting (CSBN) - Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.
Carmel Fire Department Headquarters, 201 Veterans Way
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network Meeting (CNAN) - Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
Carmel Fire Department Headquarters, 201 Veterans Way
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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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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