Changes coming to Westfield, Carmel city councils
The Westfield City Council will see a complete turnover in members next year and Carmel will see a number of new councilors.
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Scott Willis wins GOP mayoral primary in Westfield
No Democrats have filed to run for mayor, but that could change after the primary. If not, Willis could take office as mayor on Jan. 1.
North of 96th roundup: X-Golf, new bake shop among those set for openings
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Three Westfield candidates state their cases to be city’s second mayor
Republicans Kristen Burkman, Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis will compete in the May 2 primary election. No Democrats have filed to run for mayor.
Westfield term limits near dead after Indiana House passes elections bill
The bill would overturn the term-limits ordinance that the Westfield City Council approved in late 2022 for its elected officials. House members passed the bill 92-0, sending it to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.
Crazy King Burrito planning to open 3 restaurants in Hamilton County
Indiana’s first Crazy King Burrito location is expected to open June 1 in Carmel. Other suburban locations for the fast-casual restaurant are in the works.
Westfield not planning to sell Grand Park Sports Campus
The 400-acre sports campus could still get a new operator or manager once a review committee recommends a company to the Westfield Redevelopment Commission and city council.
3 northern suburbs prepare to select new mayors
Change is coming to Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville as a trio of mayors prepares to step aside and a roster of candidates looks to fill those shoes.
Prairie View, Wood Wind golf courses for sale amid sport’s resurgence
Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel is considered one of the top courses in the state, while Wood Wind Golf Club in Westfield recently received updates after residential developers floated proposals to replace it with subdivisions.
Westfield City Council votes to join central Indiana economic development group
Westfield joins Anderson, Beech Grove, Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, Lawrence, McCordsville, Noblesville, Speedway and Zionsville in the RDA.
Westfield soccer training facility works to fulfill a dream
Sogility consolidated two smaller locations in Fishers and Westfield into a 14,000-square-foot indoor facility that will add 19,000 square feet of outdoor space this year. The company plans to open facilities in 10 cities within two years.
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook says he will not seek fifth term
The Hamilton County community had just more than 21,000 residents when Cook was sworn in as its first mayor in 2008, the year Westfield moved from a town to a city. Today, its population tops 50,000.
Developer planning 77 townhouses near Westfield’s Grand Park
The townhouses would be constructed on about seven acres of land at Grand Park Village and would hew to the community’s Cape Cod-style architecture.
Westfield-based Storage Solutions acquired by German firm for $375M
Jungheinrich AG sees purchasing the 45-year-old warehouse racking and automation company as part of its strategy to expand its geographic footprint. It says that it intends to keep Storage Solutions’ management team.
Duke’s $29M transmission-line plan to spare trail trees in Westfield
The multiyear project will include installation of two new 69-kilovolt electric transmission lines to serve fast-growing Noblesville and Westfield.
Third Republican candidate announces run for Westfield mayor
Kristen Burkman will compete with Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis in May’s Republican primary election. Mayor Andy Cook has not yet announced if he will seek a fifth term.
North of 96th roundup: Jinya Ramen Bar, Rail Cafe & Market open in Hamilton County
Several new restaurants and retailers have recently opened their doors in Hamilton County.
Hamilton County studying future water needs of fast-growing area
Intera Inc., an Austin, Texas-based water resources planning company, is leading the study into future water availability in the county.
Academy Sports + Outdoors planning store at former Marsh in Westfield
The Texas-based outdoor and sporting goods retailer received approval to occupy the 73,000-square-foot store at 1960 E. Greyhound Pass.
Westfield City Council overrides mayor’s veto of term limits
The Westfield City Council on Monday night voted to override Mayor Andy Cook’s veto of a term limits ordinance that some officials believe could lead to lawsuits against the city.