Is Carmel’s city council less aligned with the mayor?
Recent council actions are raising questions about whether members are becoming more skeptical of Mayor Jim Brainard’s vision for the city and subsequent spending.
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ROUNDUP: Feinstein’s cabaret set to open in Carmel this weekend, coffee and burger shops to follow
Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael will host its debut public performance Saturday, plus the latest on Shake Shack and Wahlburgers.
Historic review panel delays approval for Westfield’s State Road 32 plans
The State Road 32 expansion project in downtown Westfield hit a speed bump Wednesday when the Indiana Historic Preservation Review Board of the Department of Natural Resources voted to prolong the proposed route’s review by at least 30 days.
Fishers council member resigns before moving out of state
Samantha DeLong, one of two Democrats and the North Central District representative to the Fishers City Council, plans to step down from her elected position at the end of the month.
INDOT removes $7.5M cap on contributions to State Road 32 project in Westfield
Jennifer Beck, a senior project manager for INDOT, appeared before the Westfield City Council to alleviate fears that an estimated $15 million project expanding State Road 32 from two lanes to four would cost the city far more than expected.
Westfield Council votes to involve itself in legal fight between mayor, clerk-treasurer
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook has filed two separate lawsuits against Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard since the beginning of the year, and the city’s council is interested in finding out just how much public money is funding the ongoing legal battle.
Financial concerns cast doubt on State Road 32 project
The Westfield City Council president is questioning whether to move forward with a road-widening project more than a decade in the making over concerns that it will exceed its budget.
Engineering company marks first business to open in Sheridan business park
The first development in the park ends a years-long dry spell and leads several other projects.
Fishers approves restaurant near Geist Waterfront Park
A business that had its land along Geist Reservoir seized by the city of Fishers through eminent domain has received permission to build a two-story restaurant across the street from its former property.
Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel calling it quits after 10 years
Patrick and Beth Aasen, who founded the restaurant at 9 W. Main St. in late 2010 with their son, Carmel City Council member Adam Aasen, said they plan to retire after 40 years in the restaurant business.
Bullpen Tournaments still under review in Westfield, OK’d to expand to Kokomo
The Westfield Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to table a petition that would retroactively formalize the city’s informal agreement with Westfield-based Bullpen Tournaments and approve another that expands its operations.
Fishers bringing back summer festival with concerts, fireworks
Events will include a concert series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, a farmer’s market, 5K walk/run, car and art show, street fair, parade and fireworks.
Restaurateur’s new pizza place irks owners of eatery he sold
Chamsine will open I Tre Mori next month The restaurant is similar enough to Passione, a restaurant he formerly owned, that the restaurant’s new owners feel betrayed.
Developers present Asherwood plans, say they’ll petition court for covenant relief
A 62-year land covenant tied to the Asherwood estate and surrounding properties in Carmel is creating difficulties for developers of a proposed 40-home luxury neighborhood because it calls for front-yard setbacks of at least 75 feet.
KAR Global invests millions in Israel-based artificial intelligence company
The strategic investment creates a partnership between the two companies that is expected to bring KAR customers a new slate of automated vehicle inspection products.
Roundup: Monterey Coastal Cuisine to open next month in Carmel’s Sophia Square building
Former homebuilder Paul Estridge Jr. is opening a new seafood-forward restaurant called Monterey Coastal Cuisine next month. Also, three new businesses are slated to open in Carmel City Center this summer.
Former Stutz owner plans redevelopment of three Carmel properties
Turner Woodard, the former majority owner of the Stutz Business and Arts Center in downtown Indianapolis, has purchased the former Rich’s Home Furnishings showroom in Carmel to redevelop as the first in a series of three new projects in the northern suburb.
What we’re loving: Glazed pottery at Shine Design Home in Fishers
The shop is owned by a three-woman team that offers full interior design services in addition to less expensive in-home consultations and design boards.
Westfield-Washington Public Library chooses downtown spot for new location
The Westfield-Washington Public Library’s board voted last week to build its new 45,000-square-foot library near the city’s growing downtown. The board is working on a 3.4-acre purchase agreement for the future site of the $16.7 million project.
Carmel council OKs $60M in road bonds, continues questioning $65M for other projects
Some councilors have concerns about what the bonds would be spent on—including public art—while others worry the city’s plans to acquire more properties would harm small businesses.