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.

April 14, 2013 8:15 pm

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.

March 30, 2013 12:00 am

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…

March 29, 2013 6:15 pm

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.

March 14, 2013 12:00 am

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.

March 13, 2013 12:00 am

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 …

March 13, 2013 12:00 am

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 …

March 10, 2013 10:47 pm

Highland renews garbage contract

HIGHLAND | Highland has signed an agreement extending its garbage collection contract with Republic Services Inc.

March 04, 2013 5:15 pm

Dyer extinguishes fire territory move

DYER | Town Council members have decided they are not interested in forming a fire territory with neighboring towns.

March 03, 2013 7:02 pm

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.

February 12, 2013 7:30 pm

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.

February 05, 2013 12:05 am

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.

January 20, 2013 8:10 pm

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…

January 20, 2013 6:30 pm

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…

December 29, 2012 12:00 am

Two panels in Highland cancel meetings slated Wednesday

HIGHLAND | The Highland Redevelopment Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled study session on Wednesday.

December 24, 2012 12:05 am

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.

December 18, 2012 9:30 pm

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.

December 02, 2012 12:05 am

Highland Town Council extends contract with Prompt Ambulance

HIGHLAND | The Town Council has voted unanimously to extend its contract with Prompt Ambulance Service.

November 27, 2012 7:15 pm

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…

November 26, 2012 12:05 am

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.

November 14, 2012 9:30 pm

Highland officials want properties maintained

HIGHLAND | With more vacant businesses, and some houses, not being properly maintained, town officials are looking to crack down.

November 12, 2012 11:00 pm

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.

November 06, 2012 12:05 am

Highland adopts 2013 budget

HIGHLAND | The Highland Town Council has adopted the town's operating budget for 2013.

November 01, 2012 9:30 pm

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.

October 25, 2012 7:45 pm

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.

October 24, 2012 12:00 am

Highland council promotes four veteran police officers

HIGHLAND | The Town Council on Monday held a special ceremony to promote four veteran police officers.

October 23, 2012 8:30 pm

Thornton gets new police chief

THORNTON | The Village Board last week unanimously approved Doug Beckman to serve as Thornton's new police chief.

October 22, 2012 12:00 am

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…

October 11, 2012 12:00 am

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.

October 10, 2012 8:10 pm

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.

October 02, 2012 12:00 am
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