Page 4 - Rick Ryfa News Today

The budget is similar to last years budget, but the boom in Griffiths housing market has significantly increased the assessed values.

According to Town Council President Rick Ryfa, Griffith has been described as a “town that came to the tracks.” So it only made sense to name a local festival after

Inflation, supply chain issues cause officials to rethink new construction.

The plans are in a temporary holding pattern thanks to the dramatic hikes in material costs and shortages.

Northwest Indiana residents explain their frustration with national gun violence and local festival officials state how their towns are promoting safety.

A major sidewalk replacement program is now in full swing in Griffith. It includes replacement of all sidewalks and corner ADA ramps that are not up to quality standards.

Sanitary District of Highland, Town of Griffith agree to wastewater improvements, civil penalty to address alleged Clean Water Act violations.

The major improvement will be in the hands of the Hammond Sanitary District, which serves 170,000 customers in Hammond, Munster, Griffith and Highland.

Some materials have risen in price around 20%, Ryfa noted, while adding that HVAC, electrical and plumbing are 40% to 50% more expensive than in October.

The town has been absorbing some of the increases, but residential rate hikes for both water and sewage are now necessary to keep the Griffith utilities solvent, Council President Rick