Chesterton

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, November 28 – December 1

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, November 28 – December 1 Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that make us thankful. Whether you’re here to visit family or just love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, this weekend is set to be one full of fun and friends! Take a...

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Rag islands and fatbergs continue to plague the Chesterton Utility

Rag islands and fatbergs continue to plague the Chesterton Utility Here’s something you’ve probably never thought about in your life: The final destination of the so-called “disposable” wipes promoted by their manufacturers as a “hygienic alternative to toilet paper.” Picture, if you will, a solid floor...

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High praise for Chesterton Assistant Town Engineer Matt Gavelek as the brains behind successful Community Crossings grant award

High praise for Chesterton Assistant Town Engineer Matt Gavelek as the brains behind successful Community Crossings grant award Chesterton Street Commissioner John Schnadenberg believes strongly in giving credit where credit is due. In this case, the credit goes to Assistant Town Engineer Matt Gavelek, who assumed the responsibility last summer for preparing the notoriously...

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Town of Chesterton nearly doubles buying power of 2021 stormwater bond issue by leveraging matching grant and in kind staff services

Town of Chesterton nearly doubles buying power of 2021 stormwater bond issue by leveraging matching grant and in kind staff services It’s a truism that $951,698 doesn’t go as far as it used to. That’s what the Chesterton Engineering Department had to work with, when the dust had settled from a stormwater bond issued late in 2021. It sounds like a lot of money—it genuinely...

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