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Hammond waives late-license fees for several small businesses after hearings

Hammond City Council/Board · March 20, 2026
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Summary

At late-license hearings the council approved waivers of late fees for five businesses — Goomba Pizza, All Heating & Air Conditioning, House Calls Inc., Shining Star Kids, and Little Bouncers Childcare — after owners explained confusion about renewal timing or closure dates.

Hammond city council held late-license hearings for multiple small businesses and approved waiver requests for late fees after staff recommendations.

Sam McHale, owner of Goomba Pizza, said he opened the location in January 2025 and closed it in December 2025 and mistakenly believed license renewal deadlines were in January 2026; staff…

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