Biscuits coming to Fishers
PLUS: cybertrucks, trash timeline, and construction report
Good Tuesday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. How does everyone feel about being mooned yesterday?
Fun fact of the day: We are currently in a state of emergency until 11:59 pm tonight! Don’t panic though; we have been for a few days.
☁️ Today’s weather: Showers, with a high near 70°.
In today’s digest:
- Carmel FD acquired a cybertruck
- Beach season cost
- Vicious Biscuit coming to Fishers
- Construction report
This issue is 1,448 words, a 5-minute read.
The Digest
Carmel Fire Department checking out a Tesla Cybertruck
Only three people in Central Indiana have a Cybertruck right now. And the Carmel Fire Department got their hands on one. They wanted to know where the door releases, electrical shutoffs, and battery locations were in case they ever needed to cut one up (to save someone of course). They made sure to leave enough time for a photo op next to their fire trucks.
Possible trash timeline 🗑️
2024 is zipping by which means city-managed trash is becoming more of a reality. Below is the current timeline of what you need to know. Bolded the two you should care about as a resident.
- Feb 27, 2024: BPW adopts proposed RFP
- Mar 4, 2024: City publishes notice of intent to issue RFP
- Apr 3, 2024: Deadline for comments on proposed RFP
- Apr 9, 2024: BPW adopts final RFP
- Apr 15, 2024: City publishes notice of RFP
- June 1, 2024: Deadline to submit proposals (by 10:00 AM)
- June-July 2024: Negotiations with offerors (if any)
- July 9 or 23, 2024: BPW public hearing on contract and resolution
- Aug-Oct 2024: Common Council rate ordinance and public hearing
- Jan 1, 2025: Services begin
🏖️ How much will beach season be?
Last year, if you were a non-resident of Fishers and wanted to enjoy Geist Waterfront Park, you had to pay $50. It’s safe to say much of the community didn’t appreciate this cost. This year, they are proposing the fee be reduced to $25. This would go into effect during beach season — May to October.
The Happenings
The eclipse took over for the week with events. Look forward to the weekend!
Coffee and Conversation ☕️
Every second Thursday of the month, business professionals start their day with coffee and conversation at Launch Fishers. Meet new people and talk about everything biz. Thursday (04/10) at 8:30 am at Launch Fishers.
Mario Kart Tournament 🏎️
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to avoid blue shells, bananas, and still end up on top? Books n Brews is hosting a switch Mario Kart tournament this Friday at 7 pm. Great event for the gamers in your house.
Donate your glasses
Want to put those eclipse glasses to good use again? Consider donating them to the Fishers Police Department. They’ll be shipping all the glasses they collect on April 19th to Latin America so kids can enjoy the eclipse there in August. The drop-off area is open 24/7. Here is where they are going.
🎭️ Theatre
3 brand-new shows are coming soon:
> Little Shop of Horrors starts showing next week at the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre. Tickets here.
> A Case for the Existence of God starts this Friday at the Phoenix Theatre. Tickets here.
> J. Harrison Ghee: The Beauty of Life is showing this Friday at The Cabaret. Tickets here.
Civil Meetings 🔨
This is a busy week for government meetings.
The Board of Public Safety meets today at 9 am at the City Services Building (12175 Visionary Way). Agenda here.
The Fishers Armed Services Commission meets today at 4 pm at 10 Municipal Drive. No agenda posted.
The Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability meets today at 5:30 pm at 12175 Visionary Way. Agenda here.
The Planned Unit Development meets Wednesday at 5 pm at 12175 Visionary Way. Agenda here.
The Finance Committee meets today at 5 pm at 10 Municipal Dr. No agenda posted.
🎶 Live Music
Check out our Fishers live music list.
Local Business
🍕Scratch pizza: Colosseo Pizza
A new pizza place is opening in Fishers today. On top of making a damn good-looking pizza, they will be serving other Italian classics. Caprese salad, Burrata, Calimari, pastas and more. Check out their menu here.
If you know where the Big Apple Bagels is on 126th near 37, it’s near there 🙂
🍞 Vicious Biscuits coming to Fishers
Bad news for those working on their beach bod. Vicious Biscuits is coming to Fishers. If you’ve been to Charleston, SC before where they’re based — you’ve probably been there. It was recently announced that David Dessner and Steve Wise would be opening up 10 other locations for the franchise in Indianapolis. The plan is to open sometime in the next 12 months. See the announcement and get hyped.
Editor note: I went to a Vicious Biscuit in SC for the first time last October. My first thought after trying it was, “This would do so well in Fishers”. And now it’s happening. I’m stoked.
Rapid Fire Hits
Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐
Traveling the nickel plate by rail was so last summer. This summer it’s all about railbikes 🚲️
Investability is a new Hamilton County program for helping those with disabilities find their career.
Indiana greenlit a Magic Mushroom clinical trial. Here’s how it went.
Hamilton County is using artificial intelligence to map the county.
Reporters from Chicago made their way to Conner Prairie to talk about the eclipse yesterday
Purdue made it to the championship but lost 60-75 to UConn last night. Great game!
If you signed up for Savannah Banana tickets this year, check your email. They sent out who won last week.
Construction This Week
Here’s what’s new:
- The Saxony Neighborhood is next on the list for sidewalk repairs. These are only in areas where there is a toe or tripping hazard. No driveways
- The Allisonville Corridor website got a massive update. It includes history, future plans, and more. Great resource if you live in or travel the area often
🔥 Go deeper with the full Fishers construction report.
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