WHAT'S COMING UP

Dickmann Park andTown CenterDecorations (allmonth long)

December 5Breakfast andBrunch with Santa and StockingStuffer Craft Fair(The EdgeRestaurant)

December 5-6Holiday Gift andHobby Show & Dan'sFish Fry (RangelineCommunity Center)

December 19-25Drive ThruChristmas LightDisplay (MadisonPark Church, 6607Providence Dr.Anderson)

December 24-25Christmas Eve andChristmas Day (CityBuilding Closed)

-January 1City Building Closed

As we move into this year’s celebrations of the upcoming holidays, I want totake a moment to thank all of you who have stood and worked together to keepour community safe during this unprecedented year. It clearly has been a toughyear, but we have made it through and we are closer each day to returning to amore normal way of life. Let us not forget our joint struggles and sacrifices thatwere made for the benefit of all. Let us also keep in our hearts and prayers thosewho lost family or friends, and those who became sick during these difficulttimes.

Whether you plan to gather around a Christmas tree, light a hanukkiah, orworship at your church, synagogue or temple, please take a moment toremember the meaning of these special events and reflect upon our continuingneed to act toward others in a generous, kind and charitable manner.

To all of our healthcare providers, first responders, city and county governmentworkers, teachers, convenience and retail workers and business owners…thankyou for putting yourselves in harm’s way to protect us and to keep our vitalservices available. Yes, it was a tough and unforgettable year, but we continue tohave much for which to be thankful. Our city has continued to move forward.We are continuing to work to create new jobs, bring in new business andopportunities for our citizens. We continue to provide new amenities for a betterquality of life for all. Our community continues toattract new investments, make improvements to our infrastructure and work tomake our community attractive for its residents and visitors alike.

I invite you all to continue to support our local business whenever possible andtake a few moments to visit our downtown where our city workers have put inplace some great Christmas and holiday decorations that will put a smile on yourface.

Thank you again for the honor and privilege to be able to serve as your mayor.I look forward to contuing to work with you as we move forward into 2021!!Happy holidays to all!!

Holiday Message and Greetings from

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr.

AndersonNow!AndersonNow!A Newsletter of the City of Anderson

Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr.

City of Anderson120 E. 8th Street

Anderson, IN 46016www.cityofanderson.com

December 2020

Mayor Thomas J. Broderick, Jr.

Respectfully,

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 9D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 1 2

Topping Out Ceremony Held To Celebrate Milestone For Downtown Transit Center

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. invited downtown merchants, city department heads and communityleaders along with representatives of Patterson Horth General Contractors and Ironworkers Union Local22 to take part in a longtime construction industry tradition known as a “Topping Out Ceremony”. Thisevent was held as part of the completion of the structural framework of the downtown Transit Center. The tradition is a symbolic recognition of the placement of the final and highest beam of a building ina construction project. A small evergreen and United States flag were also mounted to the 13 foot beamas part of the tradition. Prior to the hoisting of the beam, those in attendance had an opportunity to sign their name to thebeam and become part of the building’s history.

Representatives of Horth Patterson sign theirnames to the beam.

Dan Hiles of Kettle Top Brewery preparesto sign the beam.

Mayor Tom Broderick, Jr. places his name inthe middle of the beam prior to the

ceremony..

The 13 ft. beam was topped with a small evergreenrepresenting future growth and good luck, along

with the United States flag.

Members of Ironworkers Local 22(Indianapolis) have been responsible for theplacement, welding and adjustment of the

beams.

Paul Bickel represented Bickels Lock and Keyshop, one of downtown Anderson's oldest

businesses.

D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 1 2

Although many of our City of Anderson annualholiday traditions are on hold as a result of COVIDthis year, our city departments have not wasted aminute in hanging decorations in all of their usualplaces. "COVID has interrupted so many of our holidayfestivities like the skating rink, Santa House andChristmas Parade. Even though we aren't able todo those things this year, I still wanted to give ourresidents the opportunity to enjoy the seasonfrom their vehicles and outdoors," said MayorTom Broderick, Jr. "I hope it brings a little comfortto people when so many other traditions havebeen postponed or cancelled around ourcommunity to keep people safe." Street light poles have been hung with thelighted snowflakes in the downtown area andalong the 8th Street and Eisenhower Bridges, thecity's Christmas Tree is set and decorated, andDickmann Park and Towne Center has beendecorated with garland and lighted displays. Alldecorations were installed by the staff of theWater Department, Park Department, StreetDepartment, Light and Power and the FireDepartment.

City of Anderson Prepares forHoliday Season

D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 1 2

SIR North America Enters Final Phases ofConstruction

The $18 million dollar investment by Anderson's

newest company, SIR N.A. is entering the final phases of

construction. Anderson Light and Power made the final

connections to the facility and the city engineer's office

is overseeing the building of the new rail spur. SIR North

America, will be a state-of-the-art plastics recycling

facility operating within the 13,000 square foot

structure located on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

The new facility will provide materials made from recycled

plastics, similar to products produced at the Sirmax plant.

Company executives say there is a growing demand from its

customers for products made from recycled plastics. A $1.5

million TIF bond to assist with the financing was approved

by the Anderson Redevelopment Commission, the Economic

Development Commission and the City Council.

Crews from Light and Power connected several sources of

power as a part of the project with the largest being a

13,2000 volt, 600 amp switchgear which is capable of

supplying multiple transformers. In addition, the

infrastructure for a future 2nd transformer is also being

installed.

D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 1 2

With an anticipated opening date of February 1, remodeling work continues on the city's latest effort to deliver

improved health care services to employees and their families. The City of Anderson will partner with CareATC to

deliver affordable primary and preventive health care to those employees who participate in the city's health

insurance plan. Mayor Broderick stated, "This is part of our ongoing effort to contain health care costs. We are

pleased that we have not had an increase in medical costs for a 5 year period. The City of Anderson's health insurance

program is overseen by the Health Commission and they have done a great job for employees and the city."

The former 911 Communications Center at Gene Gustin Way is being remodeled to serve as the City of Anderson

Employee Health Clinic. The clinic will provide low-cost primary care, preventive care as well as illness, injury and

chronic disease management. Free lab work and generic medications will also be provided through the clinic.

Steven D. Smith, MD will serve as the director of the clinic and the practicing physician. Dr. Smith is a graduate of

Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) in Rootstown, Ohio. He completed his Family

Medicine Residency training at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Smith also served as an Assistant Professor of

Clinical Family Medicine with NEOUCOM before moving from the Canton area. He is board-certified by the American

Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy

of Family Physicians.

City Repurposes Former 911 Center into Employee Health Clinic

D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 1 2

Mays Park Renovations Move Into Phase II

The work on Mays Park has not been slowed downby the start of cold weather, according to JamaDonovan, Park Superintendent and Mayor TomBroderick, Jr.

The original shelter house and snack bar wasdemolished on November 9th to make room for theexpanded tennis and pickle ball courts. A new shelterfacility will be erected on the site.

Fredericks, Inc. of Markleville was awarded thecontract for demolition and construction. CHA ofIndianapolis will serve as the project design team. Their crews have been in place for the last few weekspreparing the ground and surrounding area for theupcoming sewer, water and electrical infrastructure.

The park has an anticipated opening of June 2021.