Noblesville approves preliminary funding for Pleasant Street project
The Noblesville City Council approved spending up to $3.75 million for planning, design, permitting and property acquisition on Tuesday night.
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Roundup: Noble Roman’s to debut pub concept in Westfield; Cell Block 104 opens in Lebanon
Noble Roman’s Craft Pizza & Pub is described as “a modernization and redesign” of the original Noble Roman’s pizzeria concept, which originated in 1972.
Carmel Clay Schools considering May referendum
Carmel Clay Schools District Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Wahl made a presentation to the school board Monday night in favor of asking voters to approve a referendum that would keep the current school tax rate at its current level.
Golf Club of Indiana spends $1M on indoor hitting bay
The Golf Club of Indiana wants players to improve year round—and it also wants customers at its facility in Whitestown year round.
HAND proposes affordable senior housing project in Home Place
The Noblesville-based not-for-profit has proposed a $2.1 million project to build residential units on a 2.4-acre property between 105th and 106th streets, east of McPherson Street.
Whitestown sees spike in single-family home permits
The Boone County town has a population about a quarter the size of neighbor Zionsville, but new single-family housing permits filed for Whitestown have outpaced Zionsville’s since 2014.
Fishers inks $2.1M deal for consultant on new financial systems
Indianapolis-based Katz Sapper & Miller LLP will advise, drive and support the project to modernize the city’s business systems.
Carmel City Council feud with clerk-treasurer continues
The Carmel City Council approved two ordinances Monday night that Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley sees as political moves against her.
Noblesville teacher introduces online innovations program for other educators
Don Wettrick, who introduced an innovations class at Noblesville High School in 2014, wanted to expand his curriculum to other schools so it could have a bigger impact.
Retail building proposed near Carmel-Zionsville border
Carmel-based JDF Development LLC has filed plans for a 9,500-square-foot building that will be located at the southwest corner of U.S. 421 and Bennett Parkway.
Roundup: Patrick’s closing in Zionsville; Matt’s Wine Bar debuts in Carmel
Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks, which opened in 2007, recently announced that its last day of operations will be this week.
Westfield Chamber of Commerce uses flash mob tactic to boost local businesses
Every quarter, the chamber selects one business for members to unexpectedly flood at the same time. Members, except for the chosen entity, are notified of the day and time in advance.
Visits up at Grand Park in 2016
According to year-end data released by the city of Westfield, 750,725 visitors came to the nearly 400-park for more than 300 events this year.
Diabetic shoe maker strides to Zionsville, plans 25 jobs
Healer Health makes shoes under the brand name I-Runner. It’s moving its operations from Kentucky to Zionsville next month.
Westfield, Zionsville making pitch for Little League regional headquarters
Little League International announced in August that it would relocate the headquarters, which is currently based on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Comcast closing call center in Fishers, but keeping 240 workers
Company spokesman Michael Wilson said it will cost Comcast “tens of thousands of dollars” to set up employees in home offices, but it’s cheaper than paying overhead costs for a large office.
Noblesville considering four options for east-west connector
City officials still appear to favor expanding Pleasant Street as a solution to relieve traffic through downtown, and the cost estimates for that option have dropped from $70 million to $40.9 million.
Hachette Book Group adding 130 jobs in Lebanon
The book publishing company plans to invest $2.5 million to create the jobs and add new equipment in three buildings that total nearly 2 million square feet in the Lebanon Business Park.
Carmel panel seeks to buy property for Monon & Main project
As a strategy to collect from tax increment financing revenue over the next 20 years, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is hoping to buy the 1.68-acre property designated for the Monon & Main development for $1.4 million.
Two pet boarding facilities planned for Fishers
4 Paws Lodge will be located on a 7-acre property including Pierson Bark Park. The Pet Palace chain has filed plans for a 15,000-square-foot building on a 1-acre site near downtown.