Road Closure Alert

Monday, January 13th, 38th Street will be closed from Virgil Cook Boulevard east to Rangeline Road while the Water Department works in that area. Please be aware and make alternate travel arrangements. We will update you when the road opens.  

Christmas Greeting from Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr.

Thanksgiving Greeting from Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr.

HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT HOURS:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT HOURS:

Based upon the severe weather reports for our area this evening, the City of Anderson is postponing community Trick or Treat Hours until Friday, November 1st from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Parents are ...

City Trunk or Treat Rescheduled to Monday, October 28th, 2019

Anderson Trick or Treat Hours

Anderson Soap Box Derby Rally Race This Weekend

Street Sweeping Schedule for October

Road Closure Alert

Madison Avenue between 23rd and 24th Street will be closed tomorrow, October 1st, 2019 for sewer lining. Please plan accordingly.

Road Closure Alert

Martin Luther King Boulevard is closed between 38th and 29th Streets while the Water Department works in the area. Please use an alternate route. 

Road Closure Alert

Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd will be closed from 38^th St. to 29^th St. on September 30^th to allow the Anderson Water Department to install a tap for the new Sirmax Expansion. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. will be back open on October 1^st.

Water Pollution Control Issues Statement

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ISSUES STATEMENT ON RECENT ODOR ISSUES

Nara Manor, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Utility, today issued the following statement in response to questions about the odor coming from the Water Pollution Control Plant in Ande...

Road Closure Alert

Please note that west 2nd Street between Madison and Locust is currently closed so the Water Department can make repairs. Thank you and have a good Tuesday! 

Parks Department Movie Night

Road Closure Alert

Please note that Ridge Road is temporarily closed between 38th Street and 53rd Street while the Water Department makes repairs.  

Mayor Broderick's Summer Concert Series this Friday

Don't miss Magnolia Soul at Dickmann Town Center this Friday at 7:30 p.m. as a part of Mayor Broderick's Summer Concert Series!

#ComeHometoAnderson 

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2019 Mayor's Ball Save the Date

Mark your calendars for Mayor Broderick's 3rd Annual Mayor's Charity Ball! So far, the ball has raised over $120,000 and 106 teachers have been awarded grants for activities to further the education of our Anderson students.

This year's ball will be held o...

Trail System Paving Project

Trail System Paving Project

Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. has announced that the City of Anderson will begin the paving of the final phase of the three-year project to widen and resurface the 9.5 miles of the City of Anderson trail system. The city previously...

Paving of 53rd Street to Begin Monday

Paving of 53rd St. to Begin Monday

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. announced today that the paving of 53rd will begin on Monday, August 12th. Paving will begin on 53rd St. at the intersection of Scatterfield Rd. and 53rd St. and will proceed west on the north ...

Mayor Broderick Announces Parks Department Movie Night

Mayor Broderick Announces New Business

SER North America, LLC. to Locate in Anderson

ANDERSON – IN – Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr., SER North America, LLC. and Sirmax announced today that SER North America, LLC. will be investing $17,650,000 in the development of a new state of the art facility that will repurpose plastics for future use in...

Happening This Weekend in Anderson:

Parks Department Summer Football Camp Announced

Road Closure Alert

Park Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets is closed for a short time in order for the Water Department to make a repair.

June Events in Anderson

MAYOR BRODERICK ANNOUNCES THE DELIVERY OF NEW EQUIPMENT

MAYOR BRODERICK ANNOUNCES THE DELIVERY OF NEW EQUIPMENT

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. announced today that the City of Anderson Light and Power Department has begun the rollout of new equipment, which will replace aging equipment in the department. The Ander...

Mayor Broderick and APD Announce APD Block Parties

Mayor Broderick and the Anderson Police Department will present the first APD Block Party at Walnut St. Park on Saturday, June 8th at 11 am! There will be free food, bounce houses, activities, public safety equipment, demonstrations and more.

There will be...

Road Closure Alert

Mayor Broderick Announces Redesign of 53rd Street and Columbus Intersection

Mayor Broderick announced today that redesign of the intersection at 53rd St. and Columbus Ave. is underway. Mayor Broderick stated that his office worked with the city engineer’s office and CSX in order to make the intersection safer and more driver-frie...

Mayor Broderick Announces Independence Parade and Community Celebration

Mayor Broderick announces Parks Department Junior Golf Program

Road Closure Alert

Meridian St. between 22nd and 23rd St. is temporarily closed.

Road Closure Alert

Oakwood Dr. between James Way and Greendale Rd. will be temporarily closed due to work being done by the Anderson Water Department.

Fire Hydrant Flushing

The City of Anderson is committed to providing quality and sustainable water services with reliable, uninterrupted flow to our community. According to Neal McKee, Director of the Anderson Water Department, the City will perform water quality and fire safe...

Employment Opportunity with 2020 Census

Road Closure Alert

West 10^th Street from Chase Street to Brown-Delaware will be closed April 12, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for a sewer replacement project. 

REPAVING OF THE SOAP BOX DERBY TRACK

REPAVING OF THE SOAP BOX DERBY TRACK

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. announced today that the Board of Works approved a bid on April 9th to resurface the Anderson Soap Box Derby Track located at 2nd Street and Madison Avenue. Improvements are expected to be co...

Eisenhower Bridge Closure Tomorrow, April 10, 2019

The 8^th Street Bridge will be closed Wednesday, April 10th at 8:00 AM until the morning of Thursday, April 11^th. The bridge contractor will be pouring the center curb on the bridge on Wednesday.

Mayor Broderick: City contracts for additional pothole repair

Mayor Broderick: City contracts for additional pothole repair

ANDERSON – IN – Anderson Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr., announced today that the city of Anderson is contracting with two companies to add three additional crews for pothole re...

Mayor's Spring Break Camp

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. and the City of Anderson Parks & Recreation Department held the annual Spring Break Camp from March 18th to 29th at the Geater Center (1611 Chase Street). The camp included free field trips, lunches, t-shirts, and monitored...

Mayor Broderick Announces Summer Concert Series

Mayor Broderick is happy to announce the expanded Summer Concert Series at Dickmann Town Center!

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MAYOR BRODERICK SELECTS NORTH BROADWAY AS PART OF THE 2019 REPAVING PROJECT

MAYOR BRODERICK SELECTS NORTH BROADWAY AS PART OF THE 2019 REPAVING PROJECT

Mayor Broderick announced that North Broadway will be paved as part of the city's annual paving project.

Broderick also announced to the Board of Works on Tuesday that Anderson was ...

Road Closure Alert

North Madison Avenue is closed this morning between Vinyard and Vanbuskirk Road due to repairs being made by the Water Department. Please plan accordingly and have a wonderful day.

Update on Train/Truck Accident this Morning

A truck/train accident caused blockage of tracks throughout Anderson this morning. Please be advised that the train IS moving and intersections are REOPENED.

Road Closure Alert

5th Street between Brown and Chase Street is closed due to repairs being done by the Water Department. Please plan accordingly and have a wonderful day.

Road Closure Alert

Cross Street will be closed from Indiana Avenue to Madison Avenue tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. due to work being done by the Anderson Water Department. Please plan accordingly.

BOW Approve the Purchase of Three New Trucks

BOW Approve the Purchase of Three New Trucks

ANDERSON – IN – Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. announced today that the Board of Works approved the purchase of two new four-wheel drive 3Ž4 ton trucks and one new four-wheel drive 1Ž2 ton truck...

BOW Received Bids for Renovations to Dickmann Park

BOW Received Bids for Renovations to Dickmann Park

ANDERSON – IN – Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. announced today that major improvements are coming to Dickmann Park located at 1135 Meridian St. in Anderson. The improvements will be in thr...

3rd Annual Flagship International Symposium

You are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Flagship International Symposium on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at Ivy Tech Anderson. See below for important details and follow the link to register.

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. Announces Spring Break Camp

Registration starts tomorrow!! Kids get free t-shirts, field trips, and lunches along with a wonderful day of activities during their spring break.

 If you have any questions, please contact the Anderson Parks Department at (765) 648-6959

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Road Closure Alerts

Oak Street between Broadway and Crystal is temporarily closed while the Water Department makes repairs. Please avoid the area. In addition, Euclid Drive between 16th and 18th is currently closed for repairs as well. 

CATS To Begin Servicing Cross Lakes Apartments

CATS Will Begin Servicing Cross Lakes Apartments

On-Call as Needed Service

ANDERSON – IN – City of Anderson Transit System (CATS) bus on the North Anderson route will begin picking up and dropping off at Cross Lakes Apartments beginning ...

Road Closure Alert

Main Street between 38th and 53rd Streets will be closed for a short time while the Water Department makes repairs. Please use caution in that area.

Mayor Announces New Technology for Winter Road Restoration

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. announced today that the City of Anderson Street Department is implementing new technology for winter road restoration. Broderick explained that the new technology uses hot asphalt and new training techniques to fill potholes l...

2015 Officer of the Year Award Presented to Shad Grile

This Wednesday, Anderson Police Officer Shad Grile was presented with the 2015 Officer of the Year award by the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police. The prestigious award speaks to his momentous achievements and the positive community impact derived f...Read on...

Independence Parade Float Applications are Ready!

July 3rd, 2015 is going to be an EXCELLENT day in Anderson! If you'd like to play a part in it by having a float in the parade, follow the link below to download the application. We can't wait!

Business Spotlight: Steve's SRD's Barbershop

Steve Dawson of Steve’s SRD’s Barbershop was sure to make this point: “Anderson’s looking out for me!” Steve is in Anderson’s New Business Spotlight. He is the new Owner and sole Barber at Steve’s SRD’s Barbershop.

After spending 13 years cutting hair ...Read on...

Traffic Box Art Popping Up Throughout Anderson!

Meet Tanner Lemon! Lemon is one of our new traffic box artists in the Traffic Box Program will transform utilitarian objects into splashes of art and beautification throughout our community displaying their talents across Anderson. Lemon's box is downtown...Read on...

Jackson St. Beautification Project to begin this week!

The Jackson St. beautification project will begin this week! The project consists of Green elements, such as street trees, sidewalk planter boxes, brick pavers, and decorative LED street lighting with updated electrical underground service, and communicat...See details here!

See a view of a roundabout to be built in Anderson!

The benefits of roundabouts have been apparent in Europe for decades, but more recently their prevalence in place of traffic lights has rapidly increased on modern American roadways.

Lower speeds and one-way travel make roundabouts a safer option. The...Read on...

Anderson Youth Football Season- Registration Information!

Registration for the upcoming Youth Football season will be
available at the Geater Community Center at 1611 Chase Street.To accommodate parents, office hours have been extended to Monday-Friday from 9AM- 6:30PM.

Last day to register will be Wednesd...Read on...

Anderson Sesquicentennial Logo Contest!

Calling all artists and creative minds! Are you interested in the Anderson Sesquicentennial Logo Contest?! The logo will be used on official sesquicentennial printed and digital documents, promotional material, and displayed at sesquicentennial events. In...Read on...

1st Annual United Way Human Truck Pull at the Anderson Airport

Saturday, September 20, teams will pull a 17,000 pound semi with a 53 foot trailer for 125 feet as fast as they can at the Anderson Municipal Airport. Prizes and bragging right will be awarded for the fastest team, the most team spirit, and most money rai...Read on...

Back to School Event at Shadyside Park

Free school supplies will be available to those in need at Shadyside Park this Sunday, July 13, from 3pm-6pm. Games and entertainment included!

Jazz on the Greens at Grandview Golf Course

Come to Grandview Golf Course this Saturday, July 12, at 4pm for Jazz on the Greens. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and grab a bite to eat at Rigo's!

Free Friday Night Jam Sessions at Dickmann Town Center

Get ready for some outdoors fun! There will be free concerts at the Dickmann Town Center in downtown Anderson every Friday from July 11-August 15. What a great way to enjoy the summer season and great music right here in your hometown! Food trucks will be...Read on...

Recap of the Shadyside Celebration this past Sunday.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! We had a blast and judging by all the smiling faces, so did everyone who attended! The all day event lasted from noon to 11pm and concluded with a fantastic firework show! Click the link to read the...Read Article Here

BEWARE: Utility Scams

Scam Alert:
Utility scams are not a new form on con, but Anderson residents are being further misled. Phone calls from crooks are appearing they are from the "City of Anderson Utilities" on Caller ID. Victims are instructed to send a Money Pak...Read on...

Swim Lessons at South Side Pool!

Sign up for swim lessons this week at the South Side Pool! Classes are from 5:30-6:30 at $25 per child. Call (765) 274-8660 for more info.

Free Family Movie Night this Friday, June 20!

It's time for Free Movie Night at City Hall! Join us this Friday, June 20 at 7pm for a FREE screening of The Lego Movie! Doors open at 6:30 and concessions will be sold. See you there!

Fundraiser for Fire Museum

Old Fire Station #4 is under renovation to become the Madison County Fire Museum. It is located between Andersons two Fire Rescue Homes on W. 3rd street just east of Madison Ave. This Thursday, June 19, Bob Evans will donate 15% of proceeds to fund renova...Read on...

Anderson Black Expo Parade Route

See the Anderson Black Expo parade route above. It begins at 9th and Main St at noon this Saturday, June 14. We'll see you there!

Anderson Black Expo

Anderson is all set for the Anderson Black Expo this weekend! Above is featured events and entertainment. Come enjoy the activities in celebration of cultural diversity in downtown Anderson!

Anderson City Market nominee for A-List's Best Farmer's Market in the Indianapolis Area

Your Anderson City Market is a nominee for this year's "Best Farmer's Market". Click the link below to cast your vote and show your support! Voting ends August 17th. Visit the Anderson Farmer's Market each Saturday from 9am to 1pm at Athletic Pa...Read on...

Historic Tri-Motor Airplane Visits Anderson-Rides Available to Public

Come take a trip back in time to 1929 at the Anderson Municipal Airport! Anderson will host one of the few remaining airworthy Ford Tri-Motors in the world. The Tri-Motor, known at The Tin Goose, was a form of luxury travel. The public will be able to tak...Read on...

Family Relocates to Anderson to Adopt Produce Business

Greg and Joy Beghtel gathered their three children and headed to Anderson for economic promise. The family, originally from Fishers, purchased 5 acres of land on the southwest side of Anderson. The land currently has strawberries, 56 fruit trees, and vari...Read on...

Grants to assist in a Historic Structures Report for Anderson Athletic Pool

The City of Anderson has been awarded a $14,837.50 grant by the Jeffris Heartland Fund, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization dedicated to Midwestern historic preservation. This grant will match a $10,000 grant the City of Anderson has already recei...Read on...

AndersonNow for January 2020

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Anderson Fire and EMS Divisions Complete Record Breaking Year
• Local Companies Recognized for Environmental Excellence
• The Crossings Alternative Scho...

AndersonNow for December 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Join Us December 7th for the Annual Christmas Celebration and Parade
• City of Anderson’s AAMP Program Featured at Madison County Chamber W...

AndersonNow for November 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• What’s Coming?
• SER North America Ground Breaking
• Happy Birthday Pamela Jackson!
• Mayor Broderick’s AAMP Program
• Mayor Broderick’s Shadyside Park Projec...

AndersonNow for October 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• What’s Coming?
• Tower Apartment Ribbon Cutting
• Mayor Broderick’s 2019 Repaving Project
• Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s...

AndersonNow for September 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Mayor Broderick’s 4th Annual Charity Ball
• Movies in the Park
• Mayor Broderick Presents $5,000 to the Madison County Historical Society
• Anderson Light ...

AndersonNow for August 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• New Business Coming to Anderson
• Mayor Broderick’s Blight Elimination Project
• APD Block Parties
• Mayor and AFD Purchases New Fire Engine and ...

AndersonNow for July 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Southside Pool Now Open
• Mayor Broderick’s Blight Elimination Project
• APD Block Parties
• Anderson Summer Break Camp
• Mayor Broderick Announces the Purcha...

AndersonNow for June 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Anderson Events
• Mayor Broderick’s Summer Concert Series
• Mayor Broderick’s Parks Project
• Three New Police Hires
• Independence Day Parade and Celebration...

AndersonNow for May 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Mayor Broderick Congratulates AAMP Graduates
• Ribbon Cuttings
• D26 Home Rehab Project
• Three New Police Officers Hired
• Mayor Broderick’s Parks ...

AndersonNow for April 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Mayor Broderick presents the City of Anderson Spring Break Camp
• April Ribbon Cuttings
• Work Readiness Program (AAMP)
• Demolition Leads Way to Build New...

AndersonNow for March 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Anderson Water Pollution Control Featured on Indiana Calendar
• Spring Break Camp
• Walk a Mile in My Shoes
• Adept Account Services Ribbon Cutting
• Mayor Br...

AndersonNow for February 2019

Find out the latest news in the City of Anderson. 

This weeks newsletter covers the following topics:

• Mayor Broderick’s Teacher Grant Program
• The Purchase of the New Ice-Skating Rink
• Mayor Broderick’s Blight Elimination Project
• And...