Carmel mayor pushes for statewide right-of-way change for roundabouts
A bill authored by Rep. Jerry Torr would give the right-of-way to large trucks in roundabouts throughout Indiana. Carmel has already passed a local version of the law.
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Carmel expects to land extra $1.7M due to population gains
Carmel’s population has grown by 7,755 people since 2010, the city announced Wednesday, citing a partial special census it conducted late last year.
Hamilton County sees jump in visitor spending
Visitors spent nearly $681 million in the county in 2015, with most of the dollars used for food and beverages. That’s a 12 percent boost over 2014, nearly double the increase for the overall metro area.
2016 TOP STORIES: Development boom hits Carmel, Westfield
Massive real estate developments continued to roll into Hamilton County in 2016, especially in Carmel and Westfield.
Hoover steps up Patachou expansion
Running 11 restaurants keeps Martha Hoover hopping. But the matriarch of the Patachou family is adding even more to her plate.
DINING: Dante-inspired indulgence at Carmel’s new pasta purveyor
Instead of portions that could sustain an entire village for a week, Convivio is confident enough to serve a fair but not ridiculous lunchtime repast.
Indy outpost fuels big growth for Silicon Valley firm
Prysm Inc.’s quest for software to complement its hardware ultimately led it to buy Anacore Inc., a Carmel-based custom-software developer, in May 2014. That acquisition has fueled its success since.
Harley-Davidson moving from Carmel to Fishers, nearly doubling store size
Harley-Davidson plans to construct and open a 43,000-square-foot store in Fishers near State Road 37 and 126th Street in the Reynolds Industrial Park and close its existing north-side location.
Carmel’s Midtown project finds its momentum
It took nearly two years to finalize design and financing for the first phase of Midtown, but its developer predicts that other components will fall into place quickly now that construction has started.
Carmel phone retailer Round Room acquires 357-store chain
Round Room LLC, which operates hundreds of stores under the name TCC (formerly The Cellular Connection), said the deal to acquire Wireless Zone of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, will expand its footprint to 1,160 stores in 41 states.
Plaintiffs in Carmel class-action traffic lawsuit file appeal
A U.S. District Court judge dismissed the lawsuit last month, saying the complaint did not tie the alleged harm to the raft of Carmel defendants named in the suit.
Pittman family dispute escalates with new lawsuit
Mark Pittman, son of late heart surgeon and developer John N. Pittman, filed a lawsuit Oct. 14 in Hamilton County against his siblings and family-owned entities involved with The Bridges, a retail development in Carmel that includes a Market District grocery store.
Carmel City Council approves modest raise for Brainard
The Carmel City Council slashed proposed raises for other elected officials to 2 percent on Monday night, but gave itself a 15 percent pay increase.
Officials try to strike balance on mayoral pay
Municipalities want to attract qualified and knowledgeable candidates to run for office, but communities have to be cautious about how public dollars are spent.
Federal judge dismisses class-action lawsuit against Carmel
The lawsuit was brought by 18 plaintiffs who had been cited under Carmel’s local traffic ordinance, which was deemed invalid by the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Carmel City Council moves salary proposals to finance committee
Proposed ordinances that would increase pay for elected officials and city employees in Carmel have been sent to the city council’s finance committee for discussion when it meets Oct. 10.
Carmel clerk-treasurer opposes salary ordinance, claims discrimination
Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley is publicly opposing a proposed salary ordinance that gives significant increases to the mayor and City Council members while limiting her pay hike. She claims she has been discriminated against and harassed by the council.
Carmel elected officials could receive big pay raises
Under the salary ordinance that will be introduced at the Carmel City Council meeting on Monday, Mayor Jim Brainard, Judge Brian Poindexter and council members would all see double-digit percentage hikes in their salaries.
Carmel ponders plan to leverage debt from special state distribution
Carmel is set to receive $15.4 million in previously withheld Local Option Income Tax revenue from the state. The suburb is considering a strategy that will let it comply with state requirements for the special funding while still using it leverage more debt.
The Interview Issue: Jane Reiman
Opposition to a proposed horse track in Carmel is what drove Jane Reiman to run for mayor of the Hamilton County city in 1979. Almost four decades later, she’s back working at the city—with a little less responsibility but still plenty of passion.