Junior Solutions will be holding their Shamrock Hunt on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 from 12pm to 2pm. Cost is $2.00 per child with all proceeds going to the Junior Solutions waterfront project.

Trash pickup will now resume in the alley. Please make sure that your trash cans are in their normal spot for pickup on Friday.

The February 1st, 2022 Parks Board Meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th, 2022 due to scheduling conflicts of the Parks Board Members. The official time of this meeting will now be February 8th, 2022 at 6:00pm central time. We thank you for your understanding.

Federal funding will be used to complete needed improvements in the Town’s water distribution system.

INDIANAPOLIS, December 2021— The Town of New Chicago closed a low interest loan, in the amount of $3,345,000, through the Indiana Finance Authority’s DrinkingWater State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program to finance improvements to the Town’s drinking water systems.  By utilizing the SRF Loan Program instead of securing a traditional loan, New Chicago will save approximately $421,149 in interest costs over the life of the loan.

The SRF Loan Programs are administered by the Indiana Finance Authority with joint funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Indiana. The Town’s project will replace watermains that are nearing 70 years old and relocate water main to public right of way for ease of maintenance.  The project will reduce water main breaks and ensure the Town is able to continue to provide consistent quantity and quality of water, and further protect the public health of residents and businesses in the New Chicago service area.

SRF Loan Programs operate in all States to provide the resources necessary to maintain and improve the infrastructure that protects our valuable water resources.  Communities can getmore information about obtaining an SRF loan by contacting Stephanie McFarland at (317) 709-8728, stephanie@mcfarlandpr.com, or by visiting www.srf.in.gov.

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) still has RECOVER NWI loan funds available to help businesses impacted by the pandemic. Visit Recover NWI Loan Program – NIRPC for more information. Thanks.

Town wide Trick or Treat will take place on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm. The New Chicago Fire Department and New Chicago Police Department will both be on patrol to help ensure the safety of the children during that time frame.

A public hearing for the 2022 New Chicago Budget will be held at the town hall on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at 6:00pm Central before the town council meeting.

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