Highland Government News
Highland weighs candidates for infrastructure work
HIGHLAND | The Town Council is trying to decide what infrastructure project to tackle through a Community Development Block Grant allocation.
Highland administrative offices closed today for break, Easter
HIGHLAND | The administrative offices of the town of Highland will be closed today for spring recess and the Easter holiday.
Highland expands territory Fiire Department can tap for additional help
HIGHLAND | The Town Council on Monday approved an agreement that expands the number of communities the Fire Department can contact for assista…
E.C. police vet joins Highland force; ranks increase to 36
HIGHLAND | The Highland Town Council has sworn in a new police officer, bringing the force up to 36.
Highland buys third house at site of proposed police station
HIGHLAND | The Highland Town Council voted to buy a house at 3305 Ridge Road for $133,000.
Highland police officer cited for 25-year perfect attendance
HIGHLAND | It's becoming more unusual for someone to work 25 years for the same company, and even more rare to work a quarter-century without …
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 …
Highland renews garbage contract
HIGHLAND | Highland has signed an agreement extending its garbage collection contract with Republic Services Inc.
Dyer extinguishes fire territory move
DYER | Town Council members have decided they are not interested in forming a fire territory with neighboring towns.
Home purchase may pave way for new Highland police station
HIGHLAND | The Town Council is about to buy the last house standing on the site of a future police station.
Business license registration starts in Highland; fee is $25
HIGHLAND | The annual business license registration for all businesses, including landlords and churches, is Feb. 28.
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…
New police task force to address crime along Ridge Road corridor
MUNSTER | An interlocal agreement between the three Ridge communities’ police departments will set up a violence reduction initiative task for…
Two panels in Highland cancel meetings slated Wednesday
HIGHLAND | The Highland Redevelopment Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled study session on Wednesday.
Griffith signs off on multi-town police task force
GRIFFITH | With Griffith's approval Tuesday, the three-town police task force is two-thirds of the way toward hitting the streets.
Highland BZA changes this month's meeting to Dec. 12
HIGHLAND | The Highland Board of Zoning Appeals has rescheduled its Dec. 26 meeting to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12.
Highland Town Council extends contract with Prompt Ambulance
HIGHLAND | The Town Council has voted unanimously to extend its contract with Prompt Ambulance Service.
Redevelopment panel slates special meetings Wednesday
HIGHLAND | The Highland Redevelopment Commission has scheduled a special public meeting and study session on Wednesday to replace its regularl…
Officials report progress on Little Calumet levee project
MUNSTER | The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission couldn't pay bills or take any official action Wednesday because of a lack of quorum.
Highland officials want properties maintained
HIGHLAND | With more vacant businesses, and some houses, not being properly maintained, town officials are looking to crack down.
Woman resigns from board overseeing Munster Cable TV
MUNSTER | Dharini Balajee, of Highland and Portland, Ore., has officially resigned from MUNCAB, the board that oversees Munster Cable TV.
Highland adopts 2013 budget
HIGHLAND | The Highland Town Council has adopted the town's operating budget for 2013.
Highland considers permitting alcohol at Lincoln Center on special occasions
HIGHLAND | The Town Council has introduced an ordinance revision to allow the sale of alcohol for special events at the Lincoln Community Center.
Highland designates part of Indy Blvd. for wounded vets
HIGHLAND | The Highland Town Council has accepted two signs that designate Indianapolis Boulevard as part of the Purple Heart Memorial Highway.
Highland council promotes four veteran police officers
HIGHLAND | The Town Council on Monday held a special ceremony to promote four veteran police officers.
Thornton gets new police chief
THORNTON | The Village Board last week unanimously approved Doug Beckman to serve as Thornton's new police chief.
Governor appoints two new members to Little Cal Commission
INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels this week appointed two new members to the commission that oversees Little Calumet River levees in Lake Coun…
Highland grants tax abatement for VW dealer
HIGHLAND | The Town Council has approved a 10-year tax abatement, opening the door for Volkswagen of Highland to come to town.
Highland firefighters hosting 5-hour open house Saturday
HIGHLAND | The Highland Fire Department will hold its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fire Station 1, 2901 Highway Ave.
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