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Griffith, Indiana

The Town of Griffith was incorporated on October 29, 1904.

Griffith, Indiana

The town covers an area of approximately 7 square miles and there are about 60 miles of streets. Town functions are paid through property taxes and state shared taxes. Griffith's residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural, and recreational facilities. The approximate population of Griffith based on the 2000 Census is 17,334.

Griffith, Indiana

The town's business is administered by a five-person Town Council and a Clerk-Treasurer. All stand for election every four years. Additionally, business and community leaders are appointed by the Town Council to serve on various boards and commissions, such as the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Police Commission.

Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency:
Police: 219-924-3141
Fire: 219-924-3151

Town Hall:
111 North Broad Street
Griffith, IN 46319
Phone: 219-924-7500

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News and Announcements
Indiana Dept of Insurance in Griffith 8/18 and 8/19 [read more...] Click to view more
Griffith Emergency Fund Assisting Griffith Residents Click to view more
Boy Scout Troop 264 - Fall Craft Show Sept 27/28 Click to view more
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Indiana Residents [read more...] Click to view more
Indiana Do-Not-Call list registration ends Tuesday 9/19 [read more...] Click to view more
Special Message from the Town President - Rick Ryfa [read more...] Click to view more
NW Indiana Symphony Performance 8/23 7pm Click to view more
Why is smoke coming out the manholes? [read more...] Click to view more
Griffith Historical Society's Railroad Fair - Sept 27/28 Click to view more
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Last updated: 08-19-2008 04:35 PM
Events
Aug 19, 2008 Town Council Meeting - 7:00 P.M. Click to view more
Aug 20, 2008 EMS Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Click to view more
Aug 20, 2008 Redevelopment Commission Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Click to view more
Aug 21, 2008 V.E.S.T. Meeting - 7:30 P.M. Click to view more
Aug 21, 2008 Sanitary Board Meeting - 4:30 p.m. Click to view more
Aug 21, 2008 Storm Water Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m. Click to view more
Aug 23, 2008 NW Indiana Symphony Performance 8/23 7pm Click to view more
Aug 27, 2008 BZA Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Click to view more
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Last updated: 08-19-2008 04:35 PM
Disaster Relief

Griffith Emergency Fund Assists Griffith Residents

The Griffith Emergency Fund, working in conjunction with the Griffith Lion's Club, has been providing direct emergency relief to Griffith citizens who have been affected by the tornado that went through Griffith on August 4. Through privately funded donations, they have assisted in distributing Food Certificates, Clothing Vouchers, and various forms of direct aid to many Griffith residents who were suffering from the damage the tornado left behind. The Griffith Emergency Fund will continue to offer assistance as individuals continue to clean up from the storm and begin to rebuild their homes and their lives. Any individual, organization, or business wishing to make a monetary donation to the Griffith Emergency Fund and/or Griffith Lion's Club may do so by sending their donation to: Griffith Emergency Fund c/o Griffith Town Hall 111 Broad St. Griffith, IN 46319 All donations stay in Griffith and will provide direct relief to those in need who have been affected by the storm.

Featured Story

Griffith is looking to feature local businesses

The Griffith Town Council would like to help promote our local businesses and create an awareness of some of the unique services they offer. If you own a local business in Griffith and would like to have your company considered as featured business on this website, please email the Town Council or the Webmaster or call 924-7500.

Featured Story

Griffith Revitalization Gets to Work Griffith Revitalization Gets to Work

There is a whole "lotta new" going on in Griffith. Come and see what is happening. Griffith's Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC) organized a Downtown clean up event on June 7. Close to 50 volunteers were painting, power washing, planting, landscaping and cleaning in order to give the Downtown area a facelift. This was the first step towards revitalizing the Downtown Area. There are many more projects on the horizon. Anyone interested in getting involved with this community event should call 924-7500 or email DRC@griffith.in.gov

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