Ward 5 Representative
New Town News App is working GREAT! Your town government is now offering a great way for the town to keep you informed about town news, events, street closures/repairs, and emergencies through town notifications sent directly to your smartphone. This FREE app also connects residents to important information. Just SCAN the QR code on the flyer... Continue Reading →
The Town of Merrillville is proud to announce the creation of its very first Park Board, marking a major milestone in the municipality’s continued investment in parks and recreation. This exciting new initiative will provide critical leadership and support as the town grows and will enhance recreational programs, green spaces, and community connections.Applications are accepted until July... Continue Reading →
The Hobart/Merrillville Joint Municipal Task Force had its inaugural meeting Wednesday, with officials from the two communities and the Indiana Department of Transportation focused on collaboration, regional growth, and improved public services.Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun and Merrillville Town Council President Rick Bella in February announced the establishment of the task force as an effort to... Continue Reading →
At our first meeting in March, the Town Council had the pleasure of meeting a truly inspiring young Merrillville resident, Myles Mosby. His mother, Tiffany, reached out to share his story—one that’s all about determination, big dreams, and making waves (literally!). Myles, an 11-year-old swimmer with Olympic aspirations, has been training hard despite the challenges of... Continue Reading →
Town Tax Talk - April 10th The Merrillville Town Council will host another Town Tax Talk scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Mike Anderson Event Center, 6600 Broadway, in Merrillville, Indiana, at 6:30 p.m. The program will include presentations by Spencer Summers, Economic Development Director for the Northwest Indiana Forum, and Jim Higgins,... Continue Reading →
The Merrillville Police Department's mission to serve and protect has reached new heights. Lawrence B. Jones of FOX & Friends has become Merrillville's first auxiliary officer. Jones was sworn in during Tuesday's Town Council meeting. Jones is known for his signature storytelling and "man-on-the-street" segments, which focus on the impact of various issues on local communities.... Continue Reading →
Hobart, IN & Merrillville, IN – In a collaborative effort to address pressing infrastructure and transit concerns, Mayor Josh Huddlestun of Hobart and Town Council President Rick Bella of Merrillville have announced a proposal for a Joint Municipal Task Force to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth in Northwest Indiana.The initiative addresses growing concerns about... Continue Reading →
I wanted to share this fascinating and insightful article by Steve Muenstermann, one of our Data Center Citizen Advisory Committee members. He has been a wealth of knowledge for our committee. Steve is the CEO & BD Leader at his company Cloudbusters, located in Crown Point.Today, data centers have evolved significantly from their early iterations.... Continue Reading →
Councilman Rick Bella will serve his sixth consecutive year as President of the Merrillville Town Council, with Rhonda Neal continuing as Vice President. This stability in leadership has been crucial in guiding Merrillville, a community of 36,500 residents in northwest Indiana, through unprecedented growth. Bella, along with other council leaders such as Redevelopment Commission President... Continue Reading →
Next week, the Data Center Citizens Advisory Committee will hear from two more interested developers who will present their ideas for building data centers in Merrillville. One would be located in the Ameriplex Business Park off of 93rd Ave and Broadway, the other in the far southeast area of Merrillville in the panhandle area. The... Continue Reading →