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Our sponsored social media accounts and pages are a family-friendly outlet to promote our agency’s activities, events, services and programs. Our social media team monitors the Town of Burns Harbor’s social media accounts but is not responsible for content generated by users. We accept the majority of comments but are not obligated to respond to comments. Our social media team generally monitors c

omments during the department’s normal business hours. If a request for service is posted outside of the department’s normal business hours, it may be responded to on the next business day. In the case of an emergency, users should contact 911. All content on Town of Burns Harbor’s social media accounts is subject to the Indiana Access To Public Records Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and applicable portions of other federal and state record retention laws. If you choose to comment on or send a message to a Town of Burns Harbor social media account, you should not expect or assume privacy. All comments and messages, including edited, hidden or deleted content is captured, archived and subject to Indiana Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act requests. We may hide and/or remove comments that include the following:
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• Contests, raffles, sweepstakes and promotions

We do not discriminate against any views but reserve the right to hide and/or delete comments that violate the above policies or that are deemed inappropriate. The Town of Burns Harbor’s social media team reserves the right to close comments at any time on any or all of our social media sites. Repeated violations of our comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from the Town of Burns Harbor’s sponsored social media accounts. To advise the Town of Burns Harbor’s staff of a user violation of the above policy, please email [email protected] or call (219) 787-1165 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If your comment is hidden or deleted, or you are blocked or banned from a Town of Burns Harbor social media site, you have the right to appeal our decision in writing to The Burns Harbor Town Council, 1240 W North Boo Rd., Burns Harbor, IN 46304.

Town offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
09/04/2026

Town offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

STORM UPDATE 8/22/26NIPSCO has restored power throughout town.The grapple truck has been making its way through town pic...
08/23/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/22/26

NIPSCO has restored power throughout town.

The grapple truck has been making its way through town picking up large tree debris and will go back around town while we have it until mid-September.

Public Works employees will continue picking up minor tree debris.

Residents may take tree debris to the town property on Westport.

**The town's LARGE GARBAGE DAY is scheduled for Thursday, September 17.**

A dumpster is available at the Street Department through the weekend for FOOD WASTE ONLY.

All town offices and buildings have phone and internet, and are open to the public during business hours.

STORM UPDATE 8/21/26 PMNo change to the list of neighborhoods with power restored. The grapple truck has been on Stanley...
08/22/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/21/26 PM

No change to the list of neighborhoods with power restored.

The grapple truck has been on Stanley, Coan, Castle, Haglund, Wahl, Lively, McCoy, South Boo, Corlin’s Landing and Trail Creek picking up bulk material. It will move to Parkwood Estates and Harbor Trails next. next. It will keep going and making rounds through town while we have it.

Residents may take tree debris to the town property on Westport.

A dumpster is available at the Street Department through the weekend for FOOD WASTE ONLY.

All town offices and buildings have phone and internet, and are open to the public during business hours.

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STORM UPDATE 8/20/26 PMPower has been restored to Lively Lane, McCoy, South Boo, and West North Boo Road. All 6 lift sta...
08/21/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/20/26 PM

Power has been restored to Lively Lane, McCoy, South Boo, and West North Boo Road.

All 6 lift stations have power.

The grapple truck has been on Stanley, Coan, Castle, Haglund, Wahl, Lively, McCoy and South Boo picking up bulk material. It will move to Corlin’s Landing, Trail Creek and Parkwood Estates next. It will keep going and making rounds through town while we have it.

A dumpster is available at the Street Department through the weekend for FOOD WASTE ONLY.

All town offices and buildings have phone and internet, and are open to the public during business hours.

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STORM UPDATE 8/19/26 PMPower has been restored to Harbor Trails Subdivision and portions of Shadyside Mobile Home Commun...
08/20/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/19/26 PM

Power has been restored to Harbor Trails Subdivision and portions of Shadyside Mobile Home Community.

Garbage will pick up tomorrow.

NIPSCO and tree removal crews continue working on West North Boo Road and McCool.

Clean up will continue. The grapple truck will move to Trail Creek and Corlin's Landing on Friday. Crews will be out with the chipper. Residents may take tree debris to the town property on Westport Road.

The dumpster will be available through the weekend at the Street Department for FOOD WASTE ONLY.

All town offices and buildings have phone and internet, and are open to the public during business hours. Residents are welcome to stop in and charge devices, have a coffee and enjoy a snack.

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STORM UPDATE 8/18/26 PMPower has been restored to Rak Road and Wahl Street.NIPSCO crews and tree removal services were a...
08/19/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/18/26 PM

Power has been restored to Rak Road and Wahl Street.

NIPSCO crews and tree removal services were at McCool Road (near Shadyside Mobile Home Community), West North Boo Road, and South Boo Road today.

Clean up continues. Crews used the grapple truck to clear tree debris on Haglund, Coan Street and Stanley Street. The grapple truck will make rounds through town with streets posted nightly. Crews are also out in the chipper. Residents may take tree debris to the town property on Westport Road.

A 15 yard dumpster will be available for FOOD WASTE ONLY. It will be located at the Street Department, 310 Navajo Trail for 7 days or until it is full.

All town offices and building have phone and internet, and are open to the public during business hours. Residents are welcome to stop in to cool off, charge devices, and enjoy complimentary coffee, water, and a variety of snacks.

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08/18/2026

IDHS' August Disaster Resource Hub is now available. The hub serves as a comprehensive resource center for individuals seeking state and federal assistance and updates related to the severe weather events that began on Aug. 11.

The hub also includes the application for the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), specifically for Aug. 11 events. Impacted Hoosiers may qualify for emergency aid grants of up to $5,000. This fund is designed to help families secure essential items like clothing and uninsured medical devices while they are displaced from their homes.

Learn more: on.in.gov/August2026Disaster

08/18/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/18/26

A 15-yard dumpster has been ordered from Homewood Disposal this morning, and it will be delivered today (8-18-2026) by 4 pm.

It will be located the town property on Westport Road. **UPDATE** Early Wednesday morning, 8/19/26 the dumpster will be moved behind the Street Dept at 310 Navajo Trail.

It will be available for 7 days or until it is full for FOOD WASTE ONLY.

https://www.in.gov/towns/burns-harbor/storm-update

STORM UPDATE 8/18/26AMNo change overnight to the list of neighborhoods with power restored.**Updates will be posted as i...
08/18/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/18/26AM

No change overnight to the list of neighborhoods with power restored.

**Updates will be posted as information becomes available. Please note that the frequency of updates will vary, as the person responsible for posting is also a teacher and the school year begins today.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to keep our community informed!

For all updates, past and present, visit

Welcome to the Town of Burns Harbor Contact Information Now Hiring - Public Works Laborer Storm Update Previous Next Agendas & Minutes Watch Live Meetings Online Payments Trash & Recycling Town Code Permits & Applications Park Rentals Report a Concern Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Today's Events View....

STORM UPDATE 8/18/26 AMNo change over night to the list of neighborhoods with power restored. **Updates will be posted a...
08/18/2026

STORM UPDATE 8/18/26 AM

No change over night to the list of neighborhoods with power restored.

**Updates will be posted as information becomes available. Please note the Frequency will vary, as the person responsible for posting is also a teacher and the school year begins today.

Thank you for understanding and patience as we work to keep our community informed.

For all updates, past and present, visit

Welcome to the Town of Burns Harbor Contact Information Now Hiring - Public Works Laborer Storm Update Previous Next Agendas & Minutes Watch Live Meetings Online Payments Trash & Recycling Town Code Permits & Applications Park Rentals Report a Concern Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Today's Events View....

Address

1240 North Boo Road
Burns Harbor, IN
46304

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12197879413

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