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Public invited to meetings about Noblesville Schools funding referendum

Indiana hospitals and providers renew collaboration at 10th Perinatal Substance Use Conference in Fishers

More than 140 healthcare professionals attended the 10th annual Perinatal Substance Use Conference Sept. 3 at FORUM Events Center in Fishers, organized by the Indiana Hospital Association and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative to advance care strategies for Hoosier mothers and babies affected by substance use.

Advancing Westfield Foundation awards $499,000 to 22 Westfield nonprofits

Advancing Westfield Foundation granted $499,000 to 22 organizations serving Westfield, backing health care, youth programming and senior services. The awards were funded by proceeds from the Mayor’s Grand Gala held in early May.

Fishers-based Round Room delivers about $375K in New Balance shoes to roughly 3,000 Indianapolis students and teachers

During its company conference, Fishers-based Round Room and employee volunteers, working with nonprofits DREAM Alive and New Shoe Day, distributed New Balance footwear valued at about $375,000 to roughly 3,000 Indianapolis students and educators as part of 'Operation Do Good.'

HSE board approves admin pay and role changes tied to about $15,000 projected savings ahead of Nov. 3 referendum

On Sept. 9 the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees approved a title change and a $15,000 pay increase for former CFO Tim Brown (vote 6-1), and hired a new executive director of human resources effective Sept. 21. Voters will consider a replacement operating referendum on Nov. 3.

Carmel American Legion Auxiliary outfits 44 rebuilt Indianapolis apartments for homeless veterans

Volunteers from Carmel American Legion Post 155 and partner auxiliaries stocked 44 newly rebuilt Manchester Apartments units in downtown Indianapolis with household essentials last month, after earlier work equipping 23 renovated units in August 2025 following an October 2024 accidental fire.

HSE board OKs homeless policy language change

Westfield hearings spotlight proposed 496-acre agrihood, Towne West and Northpoint changes with resident objections

Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission heard Sept. 9 public comment on a proposed 496-acre Hidden Oaks PUD that would add retail and about 1,000 homes, plus a 94-acre Towne West PUD and a Northpoint amendment adding a gas station and convenience store. Residents and an HOA raised concerns about odors from a nearby wastewater plant, housing density, crime and traffic; the items return in November.

Noblesville board approves INDOT right-of-way at Hazel Dell as Ind. 32 widening heads toward 2027–29 construction

At its Sept. 8 meeting, Noblesville Schools trustees approved a right-of-way and temporary easement at Hazel Dell Elementary for the Ind. 32 expansion, and Superintendent Daniel Hile reported progress on the district’s Project Aware mental-health work funded through September 2028.

Carmel posts 2027 $252.4M departmental budget presentations online for public and council review

Carmel officials have posted department-level presentations and supporting materials for the proposed $252.4 million 2027 budget online, allowing residents and City Councilors to review and submit questions ahead of a joint meeting Sept. 28 and a formal City Council presentation Oct. 5.

Carmel Clay Schools seeks referendum to raise property tax rate to offset $15M annual state funding loss

Carmel Clay Schools will ask voters in November to approve an eight-year referendum that would combine its operating and safety levies and raise the maximum rate from 24 cents to 42.74 cents per $100 assessed value to recoup an average $15 million a year lost under 2025’s SEA1. District leaders warn a failed measure would force deep budget and staff cuts in 2027.

Carmel Clay Schools seeks near-78% referendum rate increase to recoup $15M a year lost to state changes

Carmel Clay Schools will ask voters in November to approve an eight-year referendum that would raise its combined operating and safety tax rate from about 24¢ to a maximum of 42.74¢ per $100 assessed value, a phased increase district leaders say is needed after state policy cuts reduced local funding.

Noblesville Boom announces 2026-27 season schedule

The Goddard School of Noblesville donates more than $2,000 in flood recovery supplies

After historic flooding in Hamilton County, The Goddard School of Noblesville ran a schoolwide drive that collected more than 150 items — valued at $2,050 — and delivered them to The Good Samaritan Network to support families affected by the floods.

Carmel in brief — September 8, 2026

Community Health Network has opened a new clinic at its MD Anderson Cancer Center – North in Carmel to evaluate and test patients for inherited risks tied to blood cancers. The clinic will be led by Dr. Zachary Wolfe and, the article says, is the first such service offered by an Indiana health system.

Letter: Don’t cancel school on election days

Noblesville retailers behind County Line Collective launching second storefront on downtown square

Owners of County Line Collective will open The Collective on the Square at 894 Logan St. on Oct. 2, adding a downtown Noblesville retail location while keeping their Hamilton Town Center store. The new shop will sell apparel, handmade decor and permanent jewelry and will host events in the building’s basement.

Noblesville council annexes land for two housing developments, advances $150K for Finch Creek Park tunnel design

At its Aug. 25 meeting the Noblesville Common Council approved two super‑voluntary annexations totaling about 159 acres for the Encore at Linden Walk (210-unit 55+ community) and Parks at Crossroads (324 homes). The council also approved $150,000 for engineering design of a pedestrian tunnel to Finch Creek Park and vacated an alley strip to allow Mill Top to install a fire service vault.

Wing Snob opens in Noblesville at 11150 E. 146th St.; franchise plans five more Indy-area locations

City officials and Wing Snob staff held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 1 for the new Wing Snob restaurant at 11150 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. The franchise’s menu includes traditional, boneless and cauliflower wings, loaded fries, sandwiches and chicken tenders with various sauces and dry rubs.

Court dismisses case involving customer, Noblesville restaurant manager

A judge dismissed a petition filed by a customer seeking a protective order against Uptown Cafe manager Alex Bevins after a Sept. 1 hearing; the customer was ordered to pay $1,800 in court fees, the restaurant says.

Kincaid’s Meat Market opens WestClay location, brings local butcher services and specialty groceries

Kincaid’s Meat Market opened in June at 2159 Glebe St. in WestClay, expanding from its Indianapolis and Fishers locations and offering fresh proteins, specialty cuts, local products and personalized butchery. The shop plans to add made-to-order sandwiches the week after Labor Day.

Noblesville’s Strut 2 Save Lives walk to raise funds for Indiana Donor Network Sept. 20; local businesses participating

The annual Strut 2 Save Lives dog-walk and fundraiser honoring late Noblesville driver Bryan Clauson is set for 9 a.m.–noon Sept. 20 at Dillon Park; proceeds benefit the Bryan Clauson Legacy Fund of the Indiana Donor Network Foundation, which has raised nearly $230,000 so far.

Carmel-based Koola Logistics expands headquarters, boosting local capacity and hiring potential

Koola Logistics opened a new 38,000-square-foot headquarters on Aug. 28 at Hamilton Crossing VI, saying the facility will accommodate further staff growth. The Carmel freight broker has grown from three employees in 2019 to about 100 today and provides freight services across North America.

Westfield short-term rental complaints spotlight limits on local regulation and potential impacts on housing and tax revenue

A Westfield resident says a nearby large short-term rental is causing noise, parking and trespassing problems, but city officials say state law limits local restrictions. Mayor Scott Willis says the city can enforce traffic and noise rules but broader limits on rentals are constrained by state action.