Patch Development buying 24 acres near Fishers airport for 3-building project
Patch CEO Pat Chittenden said he’s talking to potential tenants for the estimated $22 million-$27 million project at the northwest corner of Master Road and 96th Street.
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Westfield’s latest lawsuit against clerk-treasurer alleges she compromised city data
The city of Westfield’s latest lawsuit against Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard claims she allowed an unauthorized and unidentified IT professional to access city computers. Gossard claims she did so to investigate suspicious spyware.
McCordsville to kickstart town center project with $40 million first phase
Fishers-based Rebar Development received early approval from the McCordsville Town Council this week to execute the first phase of McCord Square, a 48-acre area within the overall master-planned downtown project at Broadway and Mt. Comfort Road.
Envoy’s $52 million project agreement approved by Fishers City Council
A discussion of Fishers-based Envoy Inc.’s planned $52 million Highline project included questions about an elected official’s involvement. State Senator Scott Baldwin is Envoy’s CEO and a representative of District 20, which includes Fishers.
$52 million residential and commercial project proposed along 106th Street in Fishers
Fishers-based development firm Envoy Inc. has plans to build a $52 million project with 280 apartments and 23,400 square feet of commercial space.
Noblesville Schools proposes $4 million tennis facility as its latest capital project
Noblesville Schools’ latest proposal in a string of recent capital projects could bring a 12-court varsity tennis facility to the district’s property just north of Noblesville East Middle School.
Carmel-based firm uncovers three separate cases of employee fraud
Maria Caceres, a former employee of Seven Corners Inc., stands accused of defrauding the travel insurer by submitting false claims—the third employee to face such charges within two years in separate cases.
Area schools change schedules, offer incentives amid bus driver shortage
The ongoing labor shortage is exacerbating some central Indiana school systems’ annual struggle to hire bus drivers and forcing some districts to make drastic changes.
Accenture acquiring Carmel-based tech firm Blue Horseshoe
International technology and business consulting giant Accenture PLC said Blue Horseshoe’s 349 employees will join Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations group.
Carmel council accepts criticisms, recommendations in Hotel Carmichael report
The document criticizes the way the city’s administration and Carmel Redevelopment Commission handled the hotel’s construction and how it announced the project’s $18.5 million in cost overruns.
Carmel council’s harassment investigation won’t include details of city settlement
The Carmel City Council voted Monday to continue its investigation into allegations that former city attorney Doug Haney harassed a city employee without including detailed information from the city’s settlement with the complainant.
Report calls Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael financing process ‘deeply flawed’ but legal
City Council President Sue Finkam issued a report analyzing the hotel’s $18.5 million in overruns and recommending changes in the way the council and Carmel Redevelopment Commission communicate.
Noblesville expects to spend at least $10M to buy 80 properties for Pleasant Street expansion
The Noblesville City Council voted unanimously this week to approve a list of 80 parcels between River Road and 11th Street that it will need to temporarily, partially or wholly acquire for the first phase of the $113 million project.
Westfield’s new rule: Public good or a scarlet letter?
Supporters say the rule will provide more transparency when city councilors vote on projects that benefit campaign donors. Critics say the change will benefit councilors who can bankroll their own campaigns.
Superfund site near Zionsville at center of $3M environmental legal fight
A trust overseeing cleanup of Superfund site north of Zionsville is suing an environmental remediation firm after tests showed contaminant levels in the target area were higher than expected. The company has filed its own suit against the trust.
Developers pitch plans for more than 300 new houses in Fishers
The Fishers City Council reviewed two petitions Monday seeking to rezone a total of 167 acres of farmland to make way for two neighborhoods along Florida Road, between 113th Street and Southeastern Parkway.
Zionsville council OKs up to $9M in bonds for new library branch in Whitestown
The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library is planning to build an estimated 23,000-square-foot branch on 11 acres gifted by Whitestown that will offer additional community meeting spaces and programming.
Judge grants The GOAT another hearing to determine if Carmel bar can stay in business
A Hamilton County Superior Court Judge has ordered the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals to vacate its denial of The Greatest of All Tavern’s special-use variance and conduct another hearing after he found the board violated Open Door requirements.
Urban Vines owner snips self-storage, lodging from Westfield project to focus on apples
As proposed, the Urban Apples concept would include an apple orchard, a cidery and family-friendly amenities.
Fishers plans to buy portion of Hamilton Southeastern Utilities for $90M
While many cities are selling their wastewater systems to utility companies, the city of Fishers is bucking the trend.