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Hammond board approves fireworks, temporary closures and permits for spring work
Summary
The safety meeting approved a July 3 commercial fireworks request, multiple short-term rail and road closures for track and water work in April, and a package of 12 right-of-way permits for the construction season; the Hammond Police booster pump contract was recommended but deferred for administrative action and later ratification due to quorum concerns.
The Hammond City safety board accepted several public-works requests and permits, including a commercial fireworks display, temporary rail crossing outages and intersection closures to allow planned spring construction.
Staff told the board that Raquel Welch, Wolf Lake Pavilion coordinator, requested a commercial fireworks display on July 3, 2026, beginning about 9 p.m., with vendor Mad Bomber Fireworks Production; board members recommended approval. Engineering and…
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