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Crown Point's water and wastewater projects are gaining momentum with key SRF disbursements approved and exciting construction timelines on the horizon!

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Board approves SRF disbursements, hears water and wastewater project timelines
Commonwealth's Robin Matthews briefed the board on multiple water and wastewater projects and won approval for several SRF disbursements including a $156,500 retainage release to Gatlin Construction and disbursement requests totaling roughly $174,088 for wastewater-related invoices.
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October 11, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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Crown Point commissioners are demanding clarity on how the southern connection of Mississippi Parkway will be completed while ensuring truck traffic is kept away from residential areas.

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Commissioners press developers on road completion and truck routing for 101st Avenue site
Commissioners asked how the southern road connection will be completed and how truck traffic will be routed; staff said the developer dedicated right-of-way and the project will route trucks to north ingress/egress with a gated emergency access.
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October 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Residents are voicing serious concerns about pollution and noise from a new Amazon fulfillment center just a stone's throw away from their homes.

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Neighbors and commissioners press developers on noise, lighting and air pollution mitigation
Commissioners raised proximity and pollution concerns — noise, backup horns, light spill and diesel exhaust — for homes near the proposed fulfillment center; developers described tree lines, berms and downward-facing lighting as mitigation.
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October 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Crown Point's Planning Commission just greenlit a massive 1.1 million-square-foot fulfillment center, set to become a key Amazon hub in the area!

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Crown Point planning commission approves two 1305 E. 101st Avenue petitions, including Amazon tenant
At a special Oct. 8 meeting, the Crown Point City Planning Commission approved a secondary plat and a site-development plan for 1305 E. 101st Avenue, a 1,182,600-square-foot warehouse and fulfillment center; developers confirmed Amazon as a tenant and described screening and berms to mitigate impacts.
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October 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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Amazon is set to occupy a massive 1.18-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Crown Point, complete with a height variance that will soar above 50 feet!

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Amazon confirmed as tenant for 1.18-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Crown Point
Developer representatives confirmed Amazon will be a tenant and that the proposed facility is a fulfillment center (not a data center); staff said the building will be roughly 1,182,600 square feet and a height variance to exceed 50 feet was authorized.
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October 10, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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In a heated debate, the Crown Point City Council upheld the BZA's denial for an animal shelter variance, leaving the future of New Leash on Life hanging in the balance.

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Crown Point council upholds BZA denial of Court Street animal-shelter variance after heated public hearing
After more than two hours of public comment and a detailed presentation from the petitioner and experts, the Crown Point City Council voted to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals(BZA) denial of a variance to allow New Leash on Lifeat 12430 South Court Street, rejecting a motion to overturn by 4to3.
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October 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Crown Point's PreservePoint project is set to transform the area with 214 new homes, expansive parks, and scenic trails, all while exceeding local requirements!

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Commission approves PreservePoint primary plat for phase 1 of large subdivision, petitioner touts parks and trails
The commission granted primary plat approval for PreservePoint phase 1 — roughly 214 single‑family homes on a 127‑acre portion of a larger annexation — with the petitioner highlighting 8.87 acres of park land, 1.3 miles of trails, and stormwater work including a 12‑acre pond and reduced release rates.
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September 29, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Crown Point just approved major updates to stormwater standards that will ease regulations for smaller sites—find out how this impacts local development!

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Board approves stormwater technical standards update to comply with recent state law
The board approved updates to the stormwater technical standards manual so city requirements for erosion and sediment control on sites under one acre align with recent state legislation (House Enrolled Act 1073); staff said changes reduce certain submittal and monitoring requirements for smaller sites.
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September 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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The Board's recent vote to renew the interlocal agreement for school-resource officers promises enhanced safety and clarity around body-worn camera use in schools.

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Board renews SRO interlocal with school corporation; adds body-camera and equipment provisions
The board approved a renewal MOU assigning four SROs to the school corporation, raised the equipment reimbursement per officer and added a subsection clarifying control and use of school recordings from body-worn cameras; legal recommended an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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September 20, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Crown Point City takes a proactive step towards recovery by hiring Del Sol Consulting to streamline FEMA reimbursements for recent storm damage, with costs fully covered by FEMA!

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Board hires Del Sol Consulting to assist with FEMA storm-recovery reimbursements — contract capped at $100,000
The board approved a professional services agreement with Del Sol Consulting to help organize documentation and expedite FEMA reimbursements related to recent storm damage; Del Sol said its fee is fully reimbursable by FEMA and the contract cap is $100,000.
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September 20, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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The Crown Point City Council has postponed the fate of a proposed animal shelter after a heated public debate, leaving residents divided and eager for answers.

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Council defers decision on proposed New Leash on Life shelter after hours of public comment
The Crown Point City Council voted to defer a zoning variance request for a proposed New Leash on Life animal shelter at South Court Street to the Oct. 5 meeting after extended public comment and a petitioner request to delay action until a full council is present.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Crown Point's Zoning Appeals Board just voted against a proposed animal shelter that promised to provide vital low-cost services, sparking heated debates in the community over noise and property values.

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Zoning board recommends against proposed New Leash on Life animal shelter after hours of testimony
After more than three hours of presentations and public comment, Crown Point’s Zoning Appeals Board voted to send an unfavorable recommendation to city council on a proposed 16,000+ sq ft animal shelter and veterinary clinic proposed for 12430 South Court Street. Supporters cited community need; neighbors raised noise, traffic and property-value concerns.
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August 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Crown Point commissioners are demanding a thorough traffic study and parking analysis for a new commercial subdivision, as concerns grow over nearby hotels causing peak congestion.

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Commissioners ask for traffic and parking analysis, warn of setback encroachments
During the workshop on the 125 S. Superior Drive proposal, commissioners asked for a traffic study tied to peak hotel check‑in/check‑out and tournament events, flagged parking shortfalls (roughly 14 spaces after accounting for setback encroachments) and insisted sidewalks and setbacks be shown on revised plans.
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August 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Crown Point City officials have unveiled a conservative $18.3 million budget for 2027, featuring raises for employees and a strategic shift in health coverage to tackle rising costs.

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Crown Point introduces conservative $18.3M 2027 budget with 3% raises and Anthem health plan
Crown Point City leaders introduced a proposed 2027 budget that holds a general fund near $18.3 million, proposes a 5.6% overall increase and 3% across-the-board raises while switching employee health coverage from Sigma to Anthem to contain rising insurance costs.
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August 22, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner revealed that his department faced an unprecedented surge of 347 emergency calls in just one night, highlighting alarming risks associated with generator use and carbon monoxide exposure.

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Fire chief: department handled record call volume, warns on generator and carbon-monoxide risks
Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner reported the department answered 347 calls during the surge, logged 621 work hours, and urged residents to operate generators outdoors and use CO detectors after dozens of carbon-monoxide cases tied to generator use.
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August 20, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Crown Point's Mayor recounted the harrowing aftermath of last week's EF2 tornado and urged residents to stay vigilant as the city rallies for recovery.

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Mayor outlines Crown Point response after EF2 tornado, urges patience as power is restored
At a Bulldog Park forum, Crown Point's mayor summarized emergency actions after an EF2 tornado crossed the city, credited public works and volunteers for clearing roads, and relayed NIPSCO's estimate that city power would be restored by 11:59 p.m. the next day.
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August 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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A powerful EF2 tornado with winds up to 135 mph wreaked havoc as it swept from Monee, Illinois, into Crown Point, Indiana, prompting an urgent response from local emergency services.

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EMA says NWS confirmed EF2 tornado with winds up to 135 mph crossing into Crown Point
Mike Wysocki of EMA summarized the storm's meteorological classification, describing a derecho and a confirmed EF2 tornado that the National Weather Service assessed as producing estimated peak winds between 111 and 135 mph.
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August 20, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Crown Point's Board just approved a switch to Anthem for employee health insurance in 2027, unlocking potential savings of over $2 million!

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Board approves plan to move city employee health insurance to Anthem for 2027, citing $2M in projected savings
After a consultant replay of 12 months of claims, the board voted to switch the city's employee health plan to Anthem starting in 2027, with staff projecting roughly $2.0–$2.1 million in gross savings before some administrative fees.
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August 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Mayor Paul announces a groundbreaking interceptor sewer project aimed at finally putting an end to downtown flooding once and for all!

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Mayor details downtown interceptor project to tackle chronic flooding
Mayor Paul described a multi-mile downtown interceptor pipeline designed to fix recurring downtown flooding, saying the work began under a 2017 state/IDEM agreement, is roughly 25% complete and will connect to the wastewater plant along Maryville Road.
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July 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Crown Point's Board of Public Works just approved a staggering $1.59 million to tackle unexpected underground challenges in the downtown interceptor project, ensuring progress continues smoothly!

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Crown Point board approves $1.59 million pay-item authorization for downtown interceptor project
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved change order No. 2 to establish pay items allowing contractor draw against contingency and utility-conflict funds for the downtown interceptor project and granted a 30-day contract extension; the change order totals $1,585,440.83.
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July 2, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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The Crown Point Community Foundation is set to build a stunning new 4,600-square-foot space that promises to be a hub for community engagement and support, backed by over $21 million in grants!

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Planning commission approves new Crown Point Community Foundation building, 7‑0
The planning commission approved a site development plan for a 4,600 sq ft Crown Point Community Foundation office and community space at 12410 South Court Street; commissioners praised brick finishes and the foundation’s local grants program.
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June 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Crown Point's mayor reveals that the ambitious downtown interceptor project, designed to tackle chronic flooding, is already 20% complete and set to transform Main Street in just two years!

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Mayor says downtown interceptor — a 4-foot, 30-foot-deep pipe — is about 20% complete and meant to ease chronic flooding
At a public "Mondays with the Mayor" session at Maplewood Cemetery, the mayor updated residents on the downtown interceptor project — a 4-ft-diameter pipe installed roughly 30 ft deep that is about 20% complete and expected to reduce recurring downtown flooding; he also described traffic impacts and near-term paving milestones on Lewis and North Main streets.
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June 17, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Crown Point's mayor just unveiled a thriving future with $119 million in new construction and accolades for local businesses, all while spotlighting the city's impressive safety achievements!

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Mayor outlines infrastructure, public-safety and parks priorities and honors longtime Crown Point businesses
The mayor delivered Crown Point’s State of the City at Bulldog Park, touting public-safety rankings, $119 million in new construction for 2025, major infrastructure starts and new parks and trails while presenting awards to longtime local businesses and volunteers.
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June 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Crown Point City Council takes a bold stance by supporting locked-out United Steelworkers, igniting a heated debate on the role of local government in labor disputes.

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Crown Point council adopts resolution supporting locked-out United Steelworkers; one member votes no, one abstains
Council passed a resolution expressing support for locked-out United Steelworkers at a regional British Petroleum refinery. Supporters framed it as backing local constituents; one council member said labor disputes fall outside council purview and voted no, and Council President Joe Sanders abstained.
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June 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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The Crown Point City Council has hit the brakes on a proposed gas station after concerns were raised over a legal restriction that could affect development plans.

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Council defers approval for Beacon Hill gas station after lawyer flags restrictive covenant
After public comment from an attorney who said a recorded restrictive covenant could allow other property owners to block development, the Crown Point City Council deferred a special-use request to allow a gas station at 2009 109th Avenue so staff and city legal counsel can review documents.
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June 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM