Fishers Democrats pick successor for outgoing council member
Crystal Neumann was chosen to fill what remains of Samantha DeLong’s term. DeLong, who was elected in 2019, announced earlier this month that she would be moving away from Fishers.
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Developer plans apartment, condominium project in Carmel
The Signature at Carmel is currently designed to feature 287 luxury apartments, eight condominiums and 16,100-square-feet of retail space at the northeast corner of Old Meridian and Main streets.
Proposed $48M apartment project advancing slowly at former Noblesville granary site
Developer Flaherty & Collins Properties was approved for up to $7.3 million in industrial recovery tax credits for its plans to build 238 apartments, a parking garage and retail space at the site, but the project has seen little progress since 2018.
Heated discussion of Westfield’s contracts with Bullpen cut short by approval
The Westfield Redevelopment Commission voted 3-2 Monday to retroactively approve what previously had been an informal agreement with the company that manages the ball diamonds at Grand Park Sports Campus.
Is Carmel’s city council less aligned with the mayor?
Recent council actions are raising questions about whether members are becoming more skeptical of Mayor Jim Brainard’s vision for the city and subsequent spending.
ROUNDUP: Feinstein’s cabaret set to open in Carmel this weekend, coffee and burger shops to follow
Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael will host its debut public performance Saturday, plus the latest on Shake Shack and Wahlburgers.
Historic review panel delays approval for Westfield’s State Road 32 plans
The State Road 32 expansion project in downtown Westfield hit a speed bump Wednesday when the Indiana Historic Preservation Review Board of the Department of Natural Resources voted to prolong the proposed route’s review by at least 30 days.
Fishers council member resigns before moving out of state
Samantha DeLong, one of two Democrats and the North Central District representative to the Fishers City Council, plans to step down from her elected position at the end of the month.
INDOT removes $7.5M cap on contributions to State Road 32 project in Westfield
Jennifer Beck, a senior project manager for INDOT, appeared before the Westfield City Council to alleviate fears that an estimated $15 million project expanding State Road 32 from two lanes to four would cost the city far more than expected.
Westfield Council votes to involve itself in legal fight between mayor, clerk-treasurer
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook has filed two separate lawsuits against Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard since the beginning of the year, and the city’s council is interested in finding out just how much public money is funding the ongoing legal battle.
Financial concerns cast doubt on State Road 32 project
The Westfield City Council president is questioning whether to move forward with a road-widening project more than a decade in the making over concerns that it will exceed its budget.
Engineering company marks first business to open in Sheridan business park
The first development in the park ends a years-long dry spell and leads several other projects.
Fishers approves restaurant near Geist Waterfront Park
A business that had its land along Geist Reservoir seized by the city of Fishers through eminent domain has received permission to build a two-story restaurant across the street from its former property.
Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel calling it quits after 10 years
Patrick and Beth Aasen, who founded the restaurant at 9 W. Main St. in late 2010 with their son, Carmel City Council member Adam Aasen, said they plan to retire after 40 years in the restaurant business.
Bullpen Tournaments still under review in Westfield, OK’d to expand to Kokomo
The Westfield Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to table a petition that would retroactively formalize the city’s informal agreement with Westfield-based Bullpen Tournaments and approve another that expands its operations.
Fishers bringing back summer festival with concerts, fireworks
Events will include a concert series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, a farmer’s market, 5K walk/run, car and art show, street fair, parade and fireworks.
Restaurateur’s new pizza place irks owners of eatery he sold
Chamsine will open I Tre Mori next month The restaurant is similar enough to Passione, a restaurant he formerly owned, that the restaurant’s new owners feel betrayed.
Developers present Asherwood plans, say they’ll petition court for covenant relief
A 62-year land covenant tied to the Asherwood estate and surrounding properties in Carmel is creating difficulties for developers of a proposed 40-home luxury neighborhood because it calls for front-yard setbacks of at least 75 feet.
KAR Global invests millions in Israel-based artificial intelligence company
The strategic investment creates a partnership between the two companies that is expected to bring KAR customers a new slate of automated vehicle inspection products.
Roundup: Monterey Coastal Cuisine to open next month in Carmel’s Sophia Square building
Former homebuilder Paul Estridge Jr. is opening a new seafood-forward restaurant called Monterey Coastal Cuisine next month. Also, three new businesses are slated to open in Carmel City Center this summer.