Pierceton Council Ends 2023 With Oaths Of Office, Approval Of Contracts
The Pierceton Town Council ended 2023 with oaths of office and the approval of several contracts with Washington Township.
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Castle Sworn In As New Pierceton Town Council Member
Janet Castle is no stranger to the workings of the Pierceton Town Council. The former town clerk-treasurer for 30 plus years, now has a different role with the town.
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Pierceton Looks At New Protocols For Clerk’s Office
PIERCETON — Town Council discussed developing a continuity of essential operations for the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at its meeting, Monday evening, April 13. The meeting was broadcast via Facebook Live. The measures of social distancing were in place at the meeting. The town does not have official procedures in … Read More
Pierceton Hires Hicks For Clerk-Treasurer Training
PIERCETON — Town Council approved an outside consultant to aid in the training of Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast, Monday evening, Jan. 13. The council approved the temporary hiring of municipalities consultant Retha Hicks on an open-ended contract to train and advise Mast as she acclimates to her new role. … Read More
Pierceton Fire Territory Talks Continue After One Township Opts Out
PIERCETON — The idea of creating a fire territory in southeast Kosciusko County is moving forward, but with one less township and a level of uncertainty. A small group of residents joined Pierceton Town Council members and representatives of Washington and Monroe townships Thursday night, Nov. 21, to … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Approves Police Department Website
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council approved a quote for the police department to have its own website and discussed upcoming summer events during its meeting on Monday, June 10. Town Marshal Tim Sammons requested a separate website for the Pierceton Police Department. Sammons presented a quote of … Read More
Pierceton Town Manager Announces Resignation
PIERCETON — After the Pierceton Town Council adjourned its meeting on Monday, April 8, Town Manager Chip Hill submitted his letter of resignation to council members. Hill, who has worked for the town for 22 years, read a brief letter to the council regarding his resignation. He told … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Talks Communication
PIERCETON — Communication among town employees was the focus of discussion at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, March 11. Council Member Tom Barker addressed Town Marshal Tim Sammons and Town Manager Chip Hill about a police vehicle that was involved in an accident sometime in late January. … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Continues Discussion On Axon Cameras
PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Dec. 10, continued the discussion on Axon cameras for the police department. The council approved the purchase of the cameras at the November meeting. However, Town Marshal Tim Sammons presented the council with documents for the new system equipment … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Approves Purchase Of Camera Systems For Police Department
PIERCETON — After several months of discussion, the Pierceton Town Council approved the purchase of Axon vehicle cameras for the Pierceton Police Department. The meeting held Monday, Nov. 12, began with a conversation on quotes for the vehicle camera system, as well as the differences between Axon and … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Discusses Town Fuel Usage, US 30 Intersection Lighting
PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Oct. 8, focused on several topics, including the town’s fuel usage and potential for more lighting at the US 30 and SR 13 intersection. The council addressed Town Manager Chip Hill about properly tracking mileage for the … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Continues Discussion Of Unsafe Buildings And Senior Center
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council continued its discussion regarding the senior center and unsafe buildings at its meeting Monday, June 11. Currently, the Pierceton Senior Citizens Center is only used weekly for seniors to socialize and play games. The council stated that since REAL Services is no … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Discusses Having INDOT County Task Force Representative
PIERCETON—Business was slow at this month’s Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 12. However, the two new topics of business were heavily discussed by the town council members present at the meeting. First, the council stated that they had been approached by Mayor Joe Thallemer to have … Read More
Pierceton Town Council Talks Trash, Installs President
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council monthly meeting began with the installation of the council’s newest president, Tom Barker. Barker, who was elected by eligible voters during last November’s election, received unanimous approval in a quick and quiet vote by the council. A total of three seats were … Read More