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Council approves special exception for Bash's Event LLC photo‑booth venue at 100 W. 79th Ave
Summary
The Town of Merrillville council approved a special‑exception zoning permit allowing Bash's Event LLC to operate a 1,781‑square‑foot indoor event and photo‑booth space at 100 West 79th Avenue. Owner Carrie Bender described hours, capacity and pricing; no remonstrators attended and the motion passed unanimously on a 5–0 roll call.
At a council meeting where the date was not specified in the transcript, the Town of Merrillville voted to approve a special‑exception zoning permit for Bash's Event LLC to operate a small indoor event space and integrated photo‑booth business at 100 West 79th Avenue.
Planning staff described the proposal as a 1,781‑square‑foot indoor venue in a C2 Community Commercial zone that will host small gatherings — meetings, corporate events, weddings and private parties — and accommodate up to about 50 people. The…
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