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.
Town Hall:
111 North Broad Street
Griffith, IN 46373
Phone: 219-924-7500
News and Announcements
Town of Griffith launches new website
We are in process of transitioning to our new website. It is now nearly finished but as we put on the final touches there may still be some omissions. Please be patient as we are working hard to complete this project. Please Email the Griffith Town Council with any suggestions.
The Griffith Informer is Now Available Online [read more...]
The Spring Edition of the Griffith Informer is available here. Click on the link to be directed to the newsletter.
Household Hazardous Collection SATURDAY, MAY 17 at Public Works
The mobile collection date for Griffith is Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Griffith Public Works facility which is located on the corner of Colfax and Main Street. More info on mobile collection program and a list of acceptable and unacceptable items can be found at: http://www.lcswmd.com/household.htm
Spring Cleanup on May 22nd - Click here for more information [read more...]
Allied Waste will hold their annual "Spring Clean Up" on Thursday, May 22 nd. This allows residents to place an unlimited amount of trash out for collection. However, items such as tires, concrete, roofing shingles, hazardous materials, and yard waste will not be accepted. If you have items containing CFC's please contact Allied Waste prior to Monday, May 19 th to insure proper disposal. As stated above, all refuse must be in containers or bundled weighing no more than 60 pounds.
Meets the second Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall.
May 12, 2008
Fire Department Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Meets the second Monday of each month
Officers meeting at 6:30 p.m.; General meeting at 7:30 p.m.
May 14, 2008
Police Commission Meeting - 6 p.m.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at the Police Station
May 14, 2008
Plan Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall.
May 15, 2008
V.E.S.T. Meeting - 7:30 P.M.
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
May 15, 2008
Sanitary Board Meeting - 4:30 p.m.
Meets the first and third Thursday of each month, 4:30 p.m.
May 15, 2008
Storm Water Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m.
May 17, 2008
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection program
The mobile collection date for Griffith is Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Griffith Public Works facility which is located on the corner of Colfax and Main Street. More info on mobile collection program and a list of acceptable and unacceptable items can be found at: http://www.lcswmd.com/household.htm
May 20, 2008
Town Council Meeting - 7:00 P.M.
Council Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall. One hour prior to these Council meetings, the Council reviews claims, correspondence and agenda items. The Town Council and Clerk-Treasurer also meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. for work/study sessions. Occasionally, a meeting date may be adjusted due to holidays, etc.
May 21, 2008
EMS Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
May 21, 2008
Redevelopment Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Allied Waste will hold their annual "Spring Clean Up" on Thursday, May 22nd. This allows residents to place an unlimited amount of trash out for collection. However, items such as tires, concrete, roofing shingles, hazardous materials, and yard waste will not be accepted. If you have items containing CFC's please contact Allied Waste prior to Monday, May 19th to insure proper disposal. As stated above, all refuse must be in containers or bundled weighing no more than 60 pounds.
May 28, 2008
BZA Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall.
