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111 North Broad Street
Griffith, IN 46319
Phone: 219-924-7500
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Griffith, Indiana
The Town of Griffith was incorporated on October 29, 1904.
Griffith, Indiana
The town covers an area of approximately 7 square miles and there are about 60 miles of streets. Town functions are paid through property taxes and state shared taxes. Griffith's residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural, and recreational facilities. The approximate population of Griffith based on the 2000 Census is 17,334.
Griffith, Indiana
The town's business is administered by a five-person Town Council and a Clerk-Treasurer. All stand for election every four years. Additionally, business and community leaders are appointed by the Town Council to serve on various boards and commissions, such as the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Police Commission.
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Last updated: 05-16-2012 02:41 PM
Events
2012-05-16
EMS Meeting - 6:00 PM
Meets the third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM
2012-05-17
Lake County Solid Waste Mgmt Mtg 7p
The board holds monthly meetings generally on the third Thursday at the Lake County Government Center Auditorium, 2293 North Main Street, Crown Point at 7:00PM. The Board is responsible for approving all financial matters, creating policy and ordinances as needed to carry out the district's programs. http://www.lcswmd.com/
The Downtown Revitalization Committee takes place at Town Hall at 6:30pm.
2012-05-21
GSEC Monthly Meeting - 7p
The Griffith Special Events Committee will be conducting is monthly meeting at 7pm. Anyone that would like to volunteer with special events is encouraged to attend the meetings. For more information on GSEC you can contact Julie Anderson at mander6668@sbcglobal.net
2012-05-24
Imagine Griffith Meeting - 6:30p
Every fourth Thursday of each month - the Imagine Griffith Team will be hosting a meeting for all Griffith residents to attend and discuss the results of the Imagine Griffith project and other ideas which could help Griffith in it's future. The meetings will be held at the Franklin YMCA - Room 205 (Previously Franklin School).
The Town of Griffith would like to invite you to view the video links provided here describing our wonderful community. We appreciate the sponsors that have helped make these videos available. To view a video, please click on a link listed below.
In memory of Griffith Clerk-Treasurer Bill Broderick 1958-2012
Written: 02-12-2012 12:00 AM
March 2012 Informer
Please check out the March 2012 Informer by clicking HERE.
Written: 03-04-2012 07:09 AM
Fire Dept. Boot Drive - 9a-1p
The Griffith Fire Dept is proud to support the Hoosier Burn Camp with our annual boot drive fundraiser May 12th from 9am - 1pm. Each year Griffith firefighters take a post at intersections all through Griffith in support of this worthwhile cause. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Hoosier Burn Camp. In the event of inclement weather, we plan to conduct the boot drive May 19th.
Each year thousands of children suffer life changing burn injuries resulting in painful medical treatments, lifelong scars, and emotional trauma. The Hoosier Burn Camp (HBC) offers an environment where kids (ages 8 to 18) can experience a life-changing an unforgettable summer camp complete with a volunteer medical staff to ensure all the kids' medical needs are met and all at no cost to the families. Your generous donations allow the HBC to continue providing this wonderful experience.
Written: 04-16-2012 12:00 AM
Tips On How You Can Prevent Crime In Your Neighborhood
The Community Crime Watch Program would like to invite you to participate in its crime prevention program. There are meetings that take place in the basement of town hall coming up on July 17th, 2012 (10:30AM) and July 19th (6:30PM). The program is active and is expanding its presence. This forum provides an opportunity for citizens to present their concerns and problems regarding crime in our neighborhoods. Please click on the attached link that shows the ways you can help to prevent crime in your neighborhood and the town of Griffith. We look forward to seeing you there.
With the passing of Bill Broderick, and with George Jerome resigning from the Council to become to the new Clerk Treasurer, Larry Ballah was nominated by the Griffith GOP and is the newest member of the Town Council. His first Council meeting was Tuesday April 16th.
Written: 04-22-2012 12:00 AM
Griffith Park Reservations
Thinking about having a celebration or party in 2012 and want to have it in a park, if so please consider it having it at one of Griffith's Parks (Cheever, South Park, Central).
Griffith residents can make reservations now through February 28th. After that date, reservations will be open to everyone.
To make a reservation or if you have questions, please contact the Park Department at 219-922-3078.
Written: 04-22-2012 12:00 AM
Written by RB
Town of Griffith Prescription Drug Discount Card
Do you currently not carry insurance that has a prescription discount? If so, you may want to consider the new Prescription Discount Card being offered by the Town of Griffith and the National League of Cities.
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In memory of Griffith Clerk-Treasurer Bill Broderick 1958-2012
March 2012 Informer
Fire Dept. Boot Drive - 9a-1p
Larry Ballah - New Council Member
Griffith Park Reservations
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