Merrillville Assistant Police Chief Kosta Nuses said the department has “an insane amount of calls” to local hotels and motels, and it’s been putting a strain on the force.
The building would offer another location for Merrillville’s Police and Fire departments, and it also could have space available for the Public Works Department.
In January, Merrillville announced the retail area around 61st Avenue and Broadway, and that includes creating an economic plan and adding amenities to revitalize that area.
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