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Dyer Government News
Dyer still considering decrease in pinball machine license fee
DYER | Town officials are still considering decreasing the cost of a pinball license even if other communities have not done so.
Dyer tries another route for Safe Route path
DYER | The Dyer Redevelopment Commission will pursue another route to install a sidewalk between the Castlewood subdivision and the Walgreens …
Impact on local hiring a factor in tax abatement request, council says
DYER | While the Town Council has agreed to consider a recent request for a tax abatement, members also say that jobs for Dyer residents will …
Chickens flying the coop over residential statutes?
People doing backyard bird watching aren't likely to see chickens in their subdivisions, but it could become more common if some local residen…
Fundraisers to help fallen soldier's family build memorial in Dyer
DYER | The family of a fallen Dyer soldier has received a copy of special resolution passed in his honor.
Dyer council discusses buying or renting street sweeper
DYER | The town has the cash to buy a new street sweeper, but some Town Council officials wondered if it might not be cheaper to rent one.
Dyer Town Council approves adding Gertler to Park Board
DYER | The Town Council approved the appointment of a new Park Board member during a special meeting held before this month's study session.
Dyer corn roast off the back burner
DYER | The Dyer Chamber of Commerce Corn Roast will be back and bigger than ever in 2013.
Dyer weighs Garden Club's generosity
DYER | The town accepted two donations and got the news that another donation will weigh half a ton.
Dyer sets June 13 hearing for proposed parks tax
DYER | The town will hold a public hearing June 13 on a proposed property tax that would benefit Dyer’s park.
Dyer to pursue acquiring two tax sale parcels from county
DYER | The town wants two out of three tax sale parcels the county recently made available to it.
Skilled nursing, assisted living facility proposed in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | A skilled nursing and assisted living facility has been proposed for Merrillville's south side.
Dyer expects to have pact in place soon for school resource officer
DYER | The Town Council should have an interlocal agreement for a school resource officer in place soon.
Dyer council looks to reduce pinball machine licensing fees
DYER | The era of the Pinball Wizard is over, and the town is going to tweak its ordinance accordingly.
Berens Monaldi stormwater work could cost Dyer $1.5M
DYER | The Town Council reviewed the Berens Monaldi stormwater project during its April study session.
Dyer moves toward creating park fund
DYER | The Town Council has started in earnest a process that may establish a Park Board cumulative capital fund for the town’s parks.
Dyer looks at contract that would pay cash for recycling
DYER | The town already recycles its electronics, but is now looking at a potential contract that could earn it cash for those recyclables.
Dyer seeks new park board member
DYER | The town is looking for a new park board member.
Dyer weighs merits of cumulative fund tax rate for parks
DYER | A tax rate for the town’s parks would mean new projects and money for park upkeep.
Dyer Park Board gets $200K for projects at Central Park
DYER | The Dyer Park Board is getting $200,000 in Redevelopment Commission money to tackle various projects in Central Park.
Dyer council hires contractor for rail crossing quiet zone
DYER | The Town Council has awarded a contract to build quiet zone improvements at the Hart Street rail crossing.
Dyer officials learn more about wireless water meter readers
DYER | Town officials are making a field trip to Michigan City’s water department this month to consult with officials on their use of wireles…
Town manager or administrator, jobs' demands are similar
Responsibilities can vary for those in town administration roles in local communities, but an aspect of the position that is consistent is the…
Dyer quiet zone work could begin this month
DYER | With bids out for the railroad quiet zone project, work could begin as early as this month.
Dyer puts brakes on plan to remove turn lane at Castlewood subdivision
DYER | Removing the Castlewood turn lane on U.S. 30 is not in the town’s best interests, the Town Council has decided.
Dyer needs four police cars; town funds sought for three
DYER | The Police Department needs four new vehicles and is asking the town to pay for three of them.
Dyer accepting applications for seat on Amtrak committee
DYER | Officials are taking applications for Dyer’s spot on an Amtrak committee.
Main Street extension talks anger Dyer residents
DYER | Angry residents crowded a meeting last week on the proposed Main Street extension.
Dyer discusses proposed Main Street extension on Thursday
DYER | Dyer has scheduled a meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall to talk about the proposed extension of Main Street into Illinois.
Dyer's amended noise ordinance includes bands, DJs
DYER | The Town Council has approved changes to Dyer’s public nuisance ordinance.
Private or fire-based ambulance services? It's a hot issue
Merrillville turned its emergency medical services over to a private ambulance company in 2008 as a way to cut costs, Merrillville Fire Chief …
Fate of sidewalk near Castlewood subdivision turns on lane decision
DYER | The Town Council may help decide the fate of the proposed Castlewood turn lane this month.
Dyer has $500,000 available to finish 2012 road projects
DYER | The town has roughly $500,000 currently available to tackle road projects that have continued into this year.
Dyer councilwoman misidentified
A story in some Monday editions misidentified Dyer Town Councilwoman Debbie Astor.
Dyer extinguishes fire territory move
DYER | Town Council members have decided they are not interested in forming a fire territory with neighboring towns.
Dyer asked to sit on Amtrak ridership committee
DYER | The town has been asked to provide a member to a new committee that will examine flagging Amtrak ridership.
Dyer considers golf course for stormwater reservoir
DYER | Dyer officials have set up a meeting with the owner of Longwood Golf Course to turn the property into a stormwater reservoir.
Dyer council approves hiring firefighters; on-call roster 33
DYER | The Town Council has approved hiring five new firefighters.
South Shore Line study on track for Senate
INDIANAPOLIS | The future of the South Shore Line and its governing board would be the topic of a General Assembly study this summer under leg…
Dyer Hometown Celebration a go; planning begins this month
DYER | After a lot of talk to the contrary, Dyer’s fall festival, Hometown Celebration, is a go for 2013.
Council makes appointments for Dyer boards, commissions
DYER | The Town Council has filled some remaining board and commission spots.
Plans get complicated for Dyer Safe Routes to School path
DYER | Dyer might have difficulty proceeding with its plans to install a sidewalk between Castlewood subdivision and the Walgreens on U.S. 30.
Dyer presses on with fire territory discussion
DYER | A few of the players have dropped out, but enough showed up recently to make the second discussion of a fire territory a lively one.
Munster council adopts revised code of ethics, values
MUNSTER | The Town Council recently voted to adopt the revised Code of Ethics and Values written by representatives of the Shared Ethics Advis…
Dyer agrees to kick in funding for Lake Central High School resource officer
DYER | The town has formally agreed to co-fund a school resource officer position at Lake Central High School.
Dyer part-time employees, firefighters awarded bonus
DYER | The Dyer Town Council has taken final action to give part-time employees and firefighters a bonus.
Dyer council appoints Tanis to Redevelopment Commission
DYER | The Town Council on Thursday narrowly approved the appointment of a council member to the 2013 Redevelopment Commission.
Dyer changes rule to comply with anti-nepotism statute
DYER | The town has tweaked its personnel rules so that they align with an earlier anti-nepotism policy.
Dyer redevelopment panel money will help buy firetruck
DYER | The Town Council has approved the use of Redevelopment Commission money to buy a firetruck.
Dyer seeks to conform with Americans with Disabilities Act
DYER | A plan to implement changes stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act was approved by the Town Council at last week's meeting.
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