Town Hall:
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.
Please click on the link to see information on Indiana's Most Wanted fugitives. Please call the number listed if you have information on anyone listed.
Article On Indiana Crime Victim Notifications
Please click HERE to read an article on how the Indiana Dept of Corrections plans new notification systems for victims, etc.
The Times Article On Major Crimes Task Force 5/4
Please click HERE to read an article from the Times on the Northwest Indiana Major Crimes Task Force.
The Times Story On Griffith Canine - Gino
Please click HERE to read a story from The Times on Gino - Griffith's new police dog.
The Times Article From May Safety Board Meeting
Please click HERE to see a story from the May Griffith Safety Board.
The Griffith Family YMCA will host several open houses and open enrollment for its new licensed Day Care Center. Dates and times are 3 to 8 p.m. May 22 and 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. May 29 and 30 and from 9 a.m. to noon June 1. Space is limited. For more information visit the website.
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 107 (Previously Franklin School) 201 N. Griffith Blvd.
2013-05-23
Library - Book Club - 6:30 pm
Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, May 23 6:30 p.m. Fans of Graphic Novels are welcome to come in and see how this book discussion is run and then join us next month. This month we will be discussing Drama by Raina Telgemeier
The Griffith YMCA is taking registration now through May 24 for its Co-ed Sand Volleyball League. The 6 on 6 league will feature 3 games played to 25, done by rally scoring. Games will be on Tuesday nights from May 28-July 9. Teams may have up to eight people on a roster. Cost: $290/Team
Contact Info:
Jimmy Gonzales
(219) 750-1082
2013-05-24
VFW Dinners - 4 pm to 8 pm
Hungry for lake perch, pollock, shrimp, pork chops, chicken or steak? Try the dinners served every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Griffith VFW #9982 located at 301 E. Main Street. For "carry out" orders, call the Post at 924-6102 on Friday after 2 p.m. Having a party? Call the Post any day after 12 noon and ask about hall rental.
2013-05-24
Griffith Town Market at Central Park - 3 pm - 8 pm
Imagine a market where the merchants locate their tents under the shade of tall trees on casual Friday afternoons, festive events that linger into the early evening. A pavilion filled with the sounds of local musicians;, along with wine and craft beer tastings provided by wineries and breweries from around the region. Well, the town of Griffith is proud to announce the making of this vision into a reality and you have the opportunity to affordably be a part of this weekly event. Griffith Central Market is a new market that is developing into an infusion of food, music and art. Our goal is to create a venue that will appeal to a diverse range of vendors in order to serve a wide range of customers. Griffith Central Market will be open every Friday from 3pm until 8pm beginning May 3rd and continuing through September at Griffith Central Park. For complete details contact the Market Manager, Kathy Ruesken, at 219.484.6697.
2013-05-24
Senior Center Potluck Lunch - 12 pm
There will be a potluck lunch at the Senior Center on Friday May 24th. Bring a friend and a dish to pass. There is no charge. For more info please call 924-1405.
2013-05-24
American Legion Taco Night - 5 pm - 8 pm
American Legion Auxcillary Unit 66 is hosting Taco And Margarita Night At our hall located at 132 N. Wiggs Griffith In, on May 24, 2013 from 5-8pm featuring $2.00 Tacos!!! Open to the public. Visit us @ www.americanlegiongriffithpost66.org
2013-05-25
Eat and Exchange Series - 11 am
The Indiana Writers' Consortium is hosting its first annual Eat & Exchange Series, discussion sessions for creative writers, this spring. While half of the designated topics focus upon the industry side of writing, the other half is genre specific. Events will be facilitated by local writers and English professors, and the exchanges are free and open to the public. Event is free.
American Legion Auxcillary Unit 66 is hosting Taco And Margarita Night At our hall located at 132 N. Wiggs Griffith In, on April 26, 2013 from 5-8pm featuring $2.00 Tacos!!! Open to the public visit us @ www.americanlegiongriffithpost66.org
2013-05-28
Memorial Day Service - 10am
A Memorial Day service will be held in Central Park at 10 on Monday May 28th.
2013-05-29
YMCA Day Care Open House - 3 pm - 8 pm
The Griffith Family YMCA will host several open houses and open enrollment for its new licensed Day Care Center. Dates and times are 3 to 8 p.m. May 22 and 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. May 29 and 30 and from 9 a.m. to noon June 1. Space is limited. For more information visit the website.
Deep River Artists will begin its weekly art and craft work sessions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Deep River County Park Visitor Center. All artists and crafters are invited to bring their supplies and a sack lunch to work with other amateurs on individual projects. There is no obligation and no dues, but members can exhibit their works in the fall at the park.
For more information about park activities, call (219) 769-PARK.
2013-05-29
VFW Fish Fry - 4 pm - 8 pm
Griffith VFW #9982 will hold a fish fry every Friday. Eat in or carry out. Repeats every week on Wednesday and Friday until Friday, June 28, 2013
The Griffith Family YMCA will host several open houses and open enrollment for its new licensed Day Care Center. Dates and times are 3 to 8 p.m. May 22 and 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. May 29 and 30 and from 9 a.m. to noon June 1. Space is limited. For more information visit the website.
Indiana Representative Hal Slager will be hosting a town hall event at Griffith Town Hall - 111 N. Broad St at 7 pm.
2013-05-31
VFW Dinners - 4 pm to 8 pm
Hungry for lake perch, pollock, shrimp, pork chops, chicken or steak? Try the dinners served every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Griffith VFW #9982 located at 301 E. Main Street. For "carry out" orders, call the Post at 924-6102 on Friday after 2 p.m. Having a party? Call the Post any day after 12 noon and ask about hall rental.
2013-05-31
Griffith Town Market at Central Park - 3 pm - 8 pm
Imagine a market where the merchants locate their tents under the shade of tall trees on casual Friday afternoons, festive events that linger into the early evening. A pavilion filled with the sounds of local musicians;, along with wine and craft beer tastings provided by wineries and breweries from around the region. Well, the town of Griffith is proud to announce the making of this vision into a reality and you have the opportunity to affordably be a part of this weekly event. Griffith Central Market is a new market that is developing into an infusion of food, music and art. Our goal is to create a venue that will appeal to a diverse range of vendors in order to serve a wide range of customers. Griffith Central Market will be open every Friday from 3pm until 8pm beginning May 3rd and continuing through September at Griffith Central Park. For complete details contact the Market Manager, Kathy Ruesken, at 219.484.6697.
Completed applications must be returned to the Town Hall (111 N. Broad St) by 4:00 PM on 6/17/2013.
Thank you.
Written: 05-17-2013 12:00 AM
The Griffith Central Market Is Off And Running
Griffith Central Market is officially open! With a list of over 22 vendors (and growing), we are proud to bring to the town of Griffith, and surrounding communities, some of the best vendors that the area has to offer. We have local folks as well as sellers from Illinois and Michigan. The stage is set and the drinks are cold and the music fills the air! So come into the Market and enjoy the experience, and be sure to come back each Friday for more. Griffith Central Market will be open every Friday from 3pm until 8pm beginning May 3 and continuing through September (some Fridays are excluded due to other events, please watch the Town's web calendar). For complete details contact the Market Manager, Kathy Ruesken at 219.484.6697.
PERFORMING 5/24 - Hot Sauce
AY CHIHUAHUA'S
Black Pearl Bakery
Cake
Capricorn Foods
Cookielicious Bakery
Flagel's Sugar House
Grindhouse Cafe
The Lady's Carmel Corn
Mescolare
Nature's Bounty
Optimistic Artist
Panos Farms
Planted Memories
The Rolling Stonebaker
The Scoville Brothers
Sinfully Delicious
Taste & See
Simply Salsa
Tiffany's Gourmet Hot Dogs
Tiffany's Tea Room
Wilk Ware
Your Gonna Love It
Tiffany's Cakes
The Divine Chef
Valpo Shrimp Company
Ben's Pretzels
Stamper Cheese
Written: 04-24-2013 12:00 AM
Governor Mike Pence Signs HB1585
On Friday May 10th, Governor Mike Pence signed HB1585 into law.
Action List: House Bill 1585
2013 First Regular Session
Authors: Slager, Torr, Candelaria Reardon
Date
Chamber
Action
01/23/2013
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Authored by Representative Slager
01/23/2013
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Coauthored by Representatives Torr and Candelaria Reardon
01/23/2013
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First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
02/07/2013
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Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
02/11/2013
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Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
02/11/2013
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Amendment 1 (Niemeyer), prevailed; voice vote
02/12/2013
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Third reading: passed; Roll Call 120: yeas 66, nays 32
02/12/2013
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Referred to the Senate
02/12/2013
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Senate sponsor: Senator Hershman
02/25/2013
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First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
02/26/2013
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Senator Pete Miller added as cosponsor
03/14/2013
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Committee report: amend do pass, reassigned to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 380: yeas 36 and nays 12
04/04/2013
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Returned to the House with amendments
04/18/2013
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House concurred in Senate amendments; Roll Call 552: yeas 62, nays 26
04/30/2013
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Signed by the President Pro Tempore
05/03/2013
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Signed by the Speaker
05/10/2013
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Signed by the Governor
05/13/2013
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Public Law 234
Written: 05-12-2013 12:00 AM
Anonymous Crime Tip Line
The Griffith Police Department with the cooperation of the Griffith Safety Board and the Griffith Town Council, have established a “tip-line” for The Town of Griffith. Citizens wishing to report specific suspicious or criminal activity not requiring immediate police response are encouraged to call and leave a detailed message regarding such activity. Messages left on the “tip-line” will be reviewed on a regular basis and appropriate action will be taken when warranted. Citizens using the “tip-line” may choose to remain anonymous. However, citizens who provide their name and telephone number may be contacted by the Griffith Police Department to obtain further details regarding the activity reported. If a citizen chooses to provide their contact information, they still have the right to remain anonymous. If you witness or have information regarding suspicious or suspected criminal activity that does not require immediate police response, please call the Griffith Police Department “tip-line” at 219-922-3085 or fill it out online by clicking HERE.
Sincerely, Matthew A. Moore Griffith, IN Police Department
Written: 11-30-2012 12:00 AM
Lake County Library Information
Want to know more about what is going on at the Lake County libraries? If so, click HERE.
Written: 05-02-2013 08:57 PM
Griffith Historical Society 30 Year Celebration
The Griffith Historical Society will be hosting their 30 year celebration on Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd with lots of fun activities, tours, train rides, etc. To see all that is planned, please visit their website by clicking HERE. Hope to see you!!
Written: 05-11-2013 12:00 AM
Culvers Donation
The Town of Griffith would like to thank Culvers for their generous donation to the Griffith Hometown Heroes Fund which will help with public safety in the town. THANK YOU!
Written: 05-19-2013 11:40 AM
Hal Slager Town Forum - 5/30 - 7 pm
Indiana State Representative Hal Slager will host a town hall meeting at the Griffith Town Hall - 111 N. Broad St on Thursday night May 30th at 7pm. All residents are encouraged to attend.
Written: 05-21-2013 01:59 PM
INDOT Program For Current Road Information
TrafficWise is the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) program to use Intelligent Transportation Systems, or ITS, to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety. INDOT's ITS initiative is TrafficWise.
The INDOT TrafficWise traveler information service has been expanded to include updated reports for all State Roads, U.S. Highways and Interstates around the state. Motorists can “Know Before You Go” by clicking the link below or dialing 800-261-ROAD (7623) to plan their travels.
Click on the MORE link to get up to date data on state roads.
Have you wondered how the town ward's are laid out? If so, click HERE to see the map.
Written: 03-13-2013 12:54 PM
Dog and Cat Food Coupons
DOG AND CAT FOOD COUPONS
Do you have any coupons relating to dog and cat food that you will not need? If so please consider donating them to Griffith Animal Control.
To donate any coupons, please take them to the Griffith Police Dept, which is located at 115 N. Broad St between 9am and 4pm and give them to the person on duty at the window. They will ensure they get to the right people.
Thank you!!!!!
Written: 03-18-2013 08:17 AM
Griffith Park Reservations
Thinking about having a celebration or party in 2013 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: 03-18-2013 08:17 AM
Written by RB
Road Construction Information - Cline Ave.
The 400 block of North Cline Ave. will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning Monday April 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013 for storm sewer installation. Truck detour route will be Wiggs Avenue to the West. Northbound truck traffic should utilize West Main St. to Wiggs, proceed North on Wiggs to 45th Ave., East on 45th Ave. to Cline. Southbound truck traffic should utilize West 45th to Wiggs, proceed South on Wiggs to Main St., East on Main St. to Cline Ave.
Questions can be directed to the Griffith Public Works at (219) 924-3838.
Thank you.
Written: 04-08-2013 12:00 AM
2013 Rock N Rail Vendor Application
The 2013 Rock N Rail vendor application is now available by clicking HERE.
Written: 04-29-2013 12:00 AM
Statement From Grififth Police Chief Mance
Police Chief Asks Residents to Be Vigilante in Locking Unattended Vehicles and Reporting Suspicious People
Although some arrests have been made in the recent past, thefts from unlocked vehicles remain an issue that the Griffith Police Department is working hard to combat. To assist the police department in this mission, we are asking that all citizens report any suspicious circumstances that they observe as these incidents are sporadic but often widespread. In addition, we are asking that people keep any valuables stored in their vehicles free from sight and that a conscious effort be made in locking vehicles when left unattended.
Chief Gregory S. Mance Griffith Police Department 219.924.7503
Written: 05-07-2013 12:00 AM
Imagine Griffith Project Needs Your Help
The Imagine Griffith committee was formed from the Ball State Charette workshop held in 2011. The goals of the committee are to take ideas from the Charetteand from anyone else anyone and bring them to life. We aim to work on one or two projects at a time so we can complete them. In 2012, we formed the Uptown Gardeners who plant and maintain the 32 flower pots and 5 garden beds along Broad Street downtown. We also had a downtown lighting event for the Holiday season. So far this year, new signs for our bike trail are being made and will be installed soon, an Open Air Market will start in May in Central Park and we are currently working on some street art for downtown and along the bike trail.
The Imagine Griffith committee meets the 4th Thursday of the monthat 6:30pm in the Griffith Community Room ( room 107) in the Franklin Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. We always have a need for volunteers.
Valerie Wotkun Imagine Griffith Chairman
Written: 04-11-2013 12:00 AM
Fire Dept Welcomes New Members
At the May meeting of the Griffith Safety Board, 3 new fire fighters were welcomed into the Griffith Fire Dept. Pictured from left to right: Deputy Chief Hill, Firefighter Martin, Firefighter Crabtree, Firefighter Esquivel, Firefighter Alston, Battalion Chief Michels, Fire Chief Schoon
Written: 05-13-2013 07:41 AM
Thinking of adopting a cat or dog?
Are you considering adopting a cat or a dog? If so, please consider an animal from the Griffith Animal Control Dept. To see a list of animals looking for a good home, please click HERE.
Thank you.
Written: 05-13-2013 07:41 AM
Park Memorials Are Available
Central Park Memorial Brick walk bricks are for sale. Orders are being accepted till July 1st. The price of these keepsake bricks is $50.00each. Forms are available at Town Hall. Trees, benches and decorative light poles may also bepurchased. These have become very popular gifts for the hard-to-buy-for or as a lastingmemorial for family and class reunions. Any further questions may be directed to the ParkDepartment (922-3078).
Written: 04-09-2013 12:00 AM
Info On How To Properly Dispose Of Household Electronics
The Town of Griffith would like to remind residents that household electronics need to be disposed of properly.
To get more information on this process from the Lake County Solid Waste Management District, please click HERE.
The website shows what items need special consideration and locations that will accept them.
Thank you.
Written: 04-09-2013 10:27 AM
April 2013 Informer
Please check out the April 2013 Informer by clickingHERE.
Written: 04-09-2013 10:27 AM
Griffith YMCA Sand Volleyball Registration
The Griffith YMCA is taking registration now through May 24 for its Co-ed Sand Volleyball League. The 6 on 6 league will feature 3 games played to 25, done by rally scoring. Games will be on Tuesday nights from May 28-July 9. Teams may have up to eight people on a roster. Cost: $290/Team
The mowing season is upon us and the Department of Public Woks would like to remind residents of Town Ordinance 26-53 which states that all homeowners must routinely maintain their lawns. Any violation of this ordinance may result in a monetary fine.
Written: 05-12-2013 09:02 AM
Griffith YMCA Summer Camps Information
The Griffith YMCA is offering many different types of summer camp activities. To get more information, please click HERE.
Written: 04-09-2013 12:00 AM
811 Day - Call Before You Dig
Enbridge Energy would like to remind everyone to call 811 before you dig.
SAFE DIGGING IS NO ACCIDENT, CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
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Culvers Donation
Hal Slager Town Forum - 5/30 - 7 pm
Dog and Cat Food Coupons
Griffith Park Reservations
Road Construction Information - Cline Ave.
Statement From Grififth Police Chief Mance
Imagine Griffith Project Needs Your Help
Fire Dept Welcomes New Members
Thinking of adopting a cat or dog?
Park Memorials Are Available
Info On How To Properly Dispose Of Household Electronics
Griffith YMCA Sand Volleyball Registration
Lawn Maintenance
Griffith YMCA Summer Camps Information
811 Day - Call Before You Dig
