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Votes at a glance: Hammond council approves event alcohol permits, appointments, equipment purchases and accepts grants
Summary
The Hammond City Council on Jan. 28 approved a package of routine resolutions and introductions, including event alcohol permits and open‑container waivers, downtown board appointments, equipment purchases for the police department, and acceptance of a residual donation from a dissolved mortgage authority.
The Hammond City Council on Jan. 28 approved a package of routine resolutions and introductions, including event alcohol permits and open‑container waivers, downtown board appointments, equipment purchases for the police department, and acceptance of a residual donation from a dissolved mortgage authority.
Key actions approved or introduced:
• Planet in the Park — Benny’s Place: The council approved a resolution authorizing Benny’s Place to serve alcohol at the Planet in the Park event on Feb. 8, 2025, at K Square Park (200 West Charles Street). The council also approved a waiver of the city’s open container law for the same event. Alec Griffith of We Didn’t Planet, LLC spoke in support of the request. The motions passed by recorded voice votes.
• Downtown Development District…
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