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A preserved index of reporting on Town Council decisions, planning and zoning, public works, parks, public safety, budgets and neighborhood concerns.

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Reporting index

Historical collection
  1. Boards and commissions

    Apply now for open seats on Town of Porter boards

  2. Town Council

    Porter Town Council meets virtually for business as usual

  3. Planning

    Corrected: Porter BZA orders Johnson Inn work

  4. Public hearing

    Porter Town Council public hearing on proposed Porter Beach vacations

  5. Public works

    Porter Public Works employees will have Election Day off

  6. Seasonal services

    Porter leaf pickup guidance and burning prohibition

  7. Community

    Porter trick-or-treat schedule and household guidance

  8. Town Council

    Porter residents talk speeders and Johnson Inn at Town Council

  9. Budget archive

    Porter Town Council hears possible budget impact of public-health disruption

  10. Public comment

    Resident urges Porter Town Council to drop Johnson Inn issue

  11. Planning

    Porter residents urge Town Council to regulate old Johnson Inn

  12. Public works

    Porter Town Council approves raises for public works

  13. Parking

    Porter bans parking on streets near Waverly Road and 49

  14. Public safety

    Porter Police address weekend beach traffic

  15. Infrastructure

    New Public Works building comes in at $1.5 million in Porter

  16. Development

    Weiss Entities not eligible for Porter tax abatement on waterpark property

  17. Public safety

    Vandalism reported at Porter Beach

  18. Government

    Town of Porter government works to restore regular operations

  19. Municipal services

    Town of Porter suspends sewer-bill late fees during service disruption

  20. Planning

    Porter planners approve contract to update comprehensive plan

  21. Public hearings

    Porter BZA sets two public hearings

  22. Environment

    Porter Town Council passes climate emergency resolution

  23. Infrastructure

    Porter TIF board seeks bids for new Public Works building

  24. Memorial

    A Porter memorial garden and fire engine honor Chief Lewis T. Craig Sr.

  25. Zoning

    Porter Town Council approves Anderson Trucking rezone

  26. Development

    Porter Town Council unanimously approves waterpark PUD

  27. Town code

    Porter planners favor reorganizing use variances in Town Code

  28. Zoning

    Porter planners favor rezone for Anderson Trucking

  29. Development

    Residents voice continued opposition to waterpark development

  30. Planning

    Porter planners approve site plan for trucking terminal

  31. Zoning

    Porter planners favor waterpark rezone despite opposition

  32. Finance

    Town of Porter reports progress building cash reserves

  33. Development

    Waterpark site proposed for replacement with apartments

  34. Neighborhoods

    Porter resident asks Town Council for neighborhood improvements

  35. Parks

    Porter Town Council approves park-equipment installation

  36. State policy

    Porter Town Council objects to state diversion of liability funds

  37. Parks

    Kids Cove Park to get new equipment

  38. Memorial

    Porter Town Council names Lewis T. Craig Sr. Heroes Memorial Garden

  39. Personnel

    Porter Town Council splits on public works supervisor

  40. Town code

    Porter planners vote for minimum square-footage reduction

  41. Trails

    New trail to Little Calumet River built at Hawthorne Park

  42. Parks

    Improvements underway at Hawthorne Park

  43. Town code

    Porter planners consider changes to Town Code

  44. Housing

    Porter moves to reduce square-footage mandate

  45. Parks

    Porter Council advances Hawthorne improvements

  46. Roads

    Duneland Forest streets in Porter scheduled for repaving

  47. Housing

    Porter planners discuss square-footage requirements

  48. Accessibility

    Grant-funded design work begins for accessible route at Indian Springs Park

  49. Parks

    Quotes received for Hawthorne Park improvements

  50. Finance

    Porter Town Council sets up funds for bond proceeds

  51. Zoning

    6 Franklin rezone returns for public hearing

  52. Beach access

    Porter considers additional beach permits

  53. Beach access

    Porter considers extra beach permits and purchase limits

  54. Planning

    Porter Plan Commission to revisit rezone request

  55. Finance

    Porter moves to allocate bond proceeds

  56. Budget

    Porter Council approves budget and State Park Road ordinance

  57. Bonds

    Porter plans bond for fire truck and parks

  58. Zoning

    Porter Town Council rejects rezone for 6 Franklin

  59. Recreation

    Porter approves kayak rental at Porter Beach

  60. Public safety

    K9 Harley receives posthumous award

  61. Tax districts

    Porter resident seeks answers on commercial TIF district at beach

  62. Emergency services

    Porter Town Council approves funds for 911 purchase

  63. Tax districts

    Property owner protests residential property’s inclusion in Porter Beach TIF district

  64. Tax districts

    Johnson Inn TIF district clears hurdle at Porter Town Council

  65. Parks

    Porter Cove residents speak about long-range park plan

  66. Emergency services

    Porter Council retains independent 911 dispatch

  67. Parks

    Porter Council hears public input on long-range parks plan

  68. Property

    Porter Town Council retains former lift-station property

  69. Land

    Porter donates land to Heinze Trust

  70. Parks

    Porter Cove residents seek action on Kids Cove Park

  71. Fire service

    Porter appoints a fire chief

  72. Memorial

    Porter Town Council marks the passing of Fire Chief Lewis Craig

  73. Fire service

    Lewis Craig retires after a long career as Porter Fire Chief

  74. Public comment

    Porter Cove resident calls for improvements

  75. Parks

    Funding debate continues over Kids Cove Park

  76. Budget

    Archived budget decision concerning Kids Cove playground

  77. Beach access

    Porter Town Council approves beach-permit ordinance and road improvements

  78. Zoning

    Porter Town Council rejects rezoning for Childress farm

  79. Stormwater

    Porter Stormwater Board votes in favor of new fee

  80. Housing

    Porter Town Council approves Summer Tree duplexes

  81. Public service

    Porter acknowledges sapling contribution and police retirement

  82. Development

    Porter Town Council requests review of pavilion plans

  83. Sustainability

    Reuse and recycling deliver savings for Town of Porter

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Coverage by civic subject

Reports are labeled around council business, planning, infrastructure, parks and public services.

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Archive questions

Is this current Town of Porter information?

No. This is a historical reporting index. Confirm current meetings, rules, permits and services with an official source.

What subjects are covered?

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