Town of Merrillville – Ward 5
The town has been installing radar speed limit signs throughout the town in an effort to educate drivers about how fast they are traveling on many streets. Creating awareness is the first step in changing the behavior of resident and visitor drivers. The signs will track your vehicle and then flash your speed on the... Continue Reading →
9797 Massachusetts Street in Merrillville, across the street from the new Amazon Building will host a new location for Williams Eye Institute. Williams currently operates offices in Hammond and at 8510 Broadway in Merrillville. Dr. Douglas Williams, co-owner of Williams Eye Institute speaks during the ground breaking ceremony. The new location will be built in... Continue Reading →
Developer Randy Hall of Lexor Homes explains the first phase of the Liberty Estates project. Town Council President Rick Bella congratulates Randy Hall on the start of the multi-phase development. Last week I participated in the groundbreaking ceremony where the new Liberty Estates subdivision will be built in west Merrillville. The project will feature various... Continue Reading →
Independence Day Events Come Back with Great Success Merrillville Officials brought back the Independence Day celebrations this year after a two-year break and residents seems to be ready to enjoy the festivities coming out in huge numbers to enjoy both the July 3rd Fireworks display and the July 4th holiday parade.Merrillville Town Officials partnered with... Continue Reading →
The Town Council of the Town of Merrillville would like to invite residents and visitors to our summertime events. See below a listing of all the exciting events that are planned. Everyone is welcomed to attend these free events. Come out and meet your neighbors. Let’s build community together. It’s time to come out and... Continue Reading →
The Town Council hosted a Municipal Day for Merrillville Intermediate School fifth and sixth graders at the regular Town Council meeting on May 10, 2022. Students participated in an essay contest to choose which students would participate, and in which town official position. M.I.S. students pictured here with Town officials in the background at the... Continue Reading →
Like the June 1970 released song by Stevie Wonder; “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)”, the Town Council this week at the regular meeting approved the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Collective Bargaining Agreement. After Councilman Jeff Minchuk made the motion to approve, seconded by Councilman Richard Hardaway. The vote was approved by the six council... Continue Reading →
Senator Michael Griffin Deserves Your Vote There is one candidate that I am supporting in the upcoming Democratic Primary Election on May 3rd. Michael Griffin is seeking your support to serve as the District One state senator for Northwest Indiana. The District One area only touches the western portion of Merrillville encompassing voting precincts 02,... Continue Reading →
Love them, or hate them, our Region will see more Roundabouts!Most of us that have not experienced driving on roundabouts may be skeptical about them. All those cars yielding and driving around a circle, who goes next, how do I go straight, and did that driver just cut me off? It’s understandable… they are new... Continue Reading →
If you are like us... last Fall fell fast on us and we didn't even get all of our tree leaves raked and picked up during the town service. This is a reminder that we all get one last chance to 'clean up' as the town will do a ONE-TIME only pass through town to... Continue Reading →