Two announce plans to run for council in Noblesville caucus
Local businessmen Darren Peterson and Rocky Shanehsaz seek to replace longtime councilor Mary Sue Rowland.
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Zionsville Mayor Haak to seek re-election in 2019
Republican Tim Haak became Zionsville’s first elected mayor in 2016.
Projects nibble at Hamilton County’s affordability problem
Projects underway in Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville are aimed at addressing the lack of housing options for low- and middle-income earners in Hamilton County, but they will only make a dent.
Fishers technology services company acquires Carmel-based competitor
Technology companies Ultimate Automation and Electronic Evolutions have merged to form Ultimate Technologies Group, which will be headquartered in the Fishers Nickel Plate District.
Carmel to buy shopping center near City Center for $15M
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has an agreement in place to purchase the shopping center, a deal that will allow the city to raze the existing building and develop another project.
Carmel Mayor Brainard set to receive 7 percent raise in 2019
Carmel’s other elected officials would see a 3 percent cost-of-living raise under the proposed ordinance.
Large speculative building to open in Westfield
A 133,000-square-foot speculative building will open later this month near U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield.
St. Vincent to buy 30 acres in Carmel—site of earlier controversy with neighbors
The Indianapolis health system said it has not yet decided how to develop the site, but wants to keep its options open. It dropped plans four months ago to rezone the land after neighbors objected.
Home decor showroom, cafe to open in landmark Atlanta building
Mercantile 37 opens to the public Saturday and will feature handmade decor and home goods. It also has a cafe, serving breakfast and lunch fare.
Songbook Foundation opens private Simon golf courses to public
From now through Nov. 4, foursomes can hit the links for $1,500, which includes a tax-deductible donation to the Great American Songbook Foundation.
Spice up your fall with some family fun
Haunted houses get more attention, but there are plenty of other fall activities that don’t involve minimum-wage kids jumping out of the dark and scaring the apple cider out of you.
Westfield council OKs rezoning for massive project near Grand Park
Before approving the proposal with a contingency, Westfield council members debated the rezoning of 321 acres near Grand Park for a project that includes a new YMCA facility.
All aboard new Nickel Plate Express excursion train
Two years after Nickel Plate Railroad owners halted tourism train service, a new operator is revving up excitement for excursions along 12 miles of track from Atlanta to Noblesville.
Fishers committee plans public input sessions for Nickel Plate Trail planning
Nickel Plate Trail planners say residents will be given several chances to provide feedback and ideas for the new trail with the committee leading the effort and other city officials.
Carmel eyes changes for German market’s second year
Leaders of this year’s Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt are already planning a more ambitious schedule and making changes to address visitors’ concerns from the inaugural event.
Rosie’s Place takes cookies and more to Carmel
Debbi and Michael Bourgerie opened Rosie’s Place in Noblesville in 2010. They now also operate a second eatery with the same name in Zionsville and will open a third location in Carmel this fall.
Indianapolis developer plans to move headquarters to Carmel
A multifamily development and management company has filed plans to build a 37,000-square-foot office building in the Meridian Corridor to serve as its new headquarters.
Pulte plans 460-acre residential project in Noblesville
Parkside at Finch Creek would be designed for as many as 1,500 new housing units, including homes for empty-nesters, apartments and senior-care facilities.
Fishers budget for 2019 includes tax hike for Nickel Plate Trail, road work
If approved as presented to the city council, the budget call for raising the property-tax rate by 4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for public safety and infrastructure work, including the controversial pedestrian trail.
Opponent fires another volley in fight over Nickel Plate corridor
A not-for-profit group is taking legal action against Fishers, Noblesville and Hamilton County, saying officials violated public-access laws when making decisions regarding the future of the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor.