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 46319
Phone: 219-924-7500
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News and Announcements
Griffith Emergency Fund Assisting Griffith Residents
The Griffith Emergency Fund in conjunction with the Griffith Lion's Club is providing direct emergency assistance to Griffith citizens who have been affected by the tornado that went through Griffith on Monday, Aug 4. If you know of anyone in need, please have them contact Griffith Town Hall at 924-7500.
Boy Scout Troop 264 - Fall Craft Show Sept 27/28
The 28th Annual Fall Harvest Craft Show - Sponsored by: Boy Scout Troop 264 will take place on Sept 27th and 28th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Griffith Central Park. There will be handmade items only. No outside vendors. 12x12 booths available. For more info please contact Joanne Elsner at 219-922-6590 or by email at jmepme6059@att.net
U.S. SBA Disaster Assistance Team in Griffith until 8/29 [read more...]
Indiana residents and businesses affected by the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in Lake County that occurred on August 4, 2008 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Assistance will be available at:
Griffith Town Hall
111 North Broad Street
Griffith, IN 46319
Opening: Tuesday, August 19 at 9 a.m.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday August 29 will be the last day they will be in Griffith.
The Griffith Historical Society seeks vendors and exhibitors of early transportation-related items for the silver anniversary of the society's Railroad Fair. This year's fair will be entitles "A Tribune to Old-Time Transportation" and will be held from 10am to 5pm Sept 27th and 28th at the Griffith Historical Park, 201 S. Broad St. Anyone that has vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors or other models of transportation is invited to exhibit them at the fair. The fair would also like to invite vendors of transportation-related, antique or collectible merchandise. Space will be limited. The Fair will also also feature its hobo stew cooked over an open fire, a raffle, and the Tower. The railroad cars and Dept Museum will also be open. For more info call 219-922-4110.
Griffith Historical Society article 8/17 - Post Tribune [read more...]
Please check out this news article fby Bob Burns rom the Post Tribune on the Griffith Historical Society and read about what they are trying to do to preserve sites in Griffith.
The Town of Griffith is looking for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer able to work up to 24 hours per week. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email us or send a resume to Griffith Town Council, 111 N Broad St, Griffith Indiana, 46319 Attn: Code Enforcement Position.
Water Bill Payment Online
The Town of Griffith is exploring the possibilities of offering an on line service to residents that will provide the ability for online line viewing and paying of you water utility bills. Please give us your feedback by taking the following poll.
The Griffith Town Council would like to help promote our local businesses and create an awareness of some of the unique services they offer.
If you own a local business in Griffith and would like to have your company considered as featured business on this website, please email the Town Council or the Webmaster or call 924-7500.
Griffith Emergency Fund Assists Griffith Residents
The Griffith Emergency Fund, working in conjunction with the Griffith Lion's Club, has been providing direct emergency relief to Griffith citizens who have been affected by the tornado that went through Griffith on August 4.
Through privately funded donations, they have assisted in distributing Food Certificates, Clothing Vouchers, and various forms of direct aid to many Griffith residents who were suffering from the damage the tornado left behind.
The Griffith Emergency Fund will continue to offer assistance as individuals continue to clean up from the storm and begin to rebuild their homes and their lives.
Any individual, organization, or business wishing to make a monetary donation to the Griffith Emergency Fund and/or Griffith Lion's Club may do so by sending their donation to:
Griffith Emergency Fund
c/o Griffith Town Hall
111 Broad St.
Griffith, IN 46319
All donations stay in Griffith and will provide direct relief to those in need who have been affected by the storm.
Griffith Revitalization Gets to Work
There is a whole "lotta new" going on in Griffith. Come and see what is happening.
Griffith's Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC) organized a Downtown clean up event on June 7. Close to 50 volunteers were painting, power washing, planting, landscaping and cleaning in order to give the Downtown area a facelift. This was the first step towards revitalizing the Downtown Area. There are many more projects on the horizon. Anyone interested in getting involved with this community event should call 924-7500 or email DRC@griffith.in.gov
