🌱 Patch AM: What Carmel’s new e-bike rules mean for your kids and trails

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In today's newsletter:

• What Carmel's new e-bike rules mean for your kids and trails
• How leaders plan to tackle Carmel's collapsed Hazel Dell bridge.
• What could replace senior apartments at 106th and Illinois in Carmel?

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 69.
• Friday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. As e-bikes transform transit, how will cities keep riders safe? (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Carmel has become a central player in Indiana's e-bike debate, with new rules on youth helmets, trail speed limits, and bans on high-powered "e-motos" on sidewalks and greenways. The article explains how Carmel police are enforcing the ordinance, why the City Council is already revisiting it, and what it means for local families, riders, and businesses as e-bike use surges.
   

2. Gov. Mike Braun, FEMA administrator speak on Carmel bridge flood damage (indystar.com) — State and federal officials, including Gov. Mike Braun, FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, and Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, gathered at the collapsed Hazel Dell Parkway bridge in Carmel to review recent flood damage. Their visit underscores the seriousness of the infrastructure failure and the likelihood of coordinated recovery efforts that will affect local traffic, safety, and future repair funding decisions.
   

3. Developer swaps senior living apartments for resort-style concept at 106th, Illinois (youarecurrent.com) — A Carmel-based developer is now proposing a 154-unit resort-style luxury apartment community at 106th and Illinois, replacing earlier plans for offices and senior housing. Pittman Partners and Millstone Ventures are seeking a planned unit development zoning change, with the Carmel Plan Commission and City Council set to decide how this prominent corner will be built and what amenities it will include.
   

4. Carmel logs 2 scam reports for week ending Aug. 22, 2026 (northindynews.com) — Carmel logged two scam reports for the week ending Aug. 22, down slightly from the previous week, with residents losing a reported $189.39. The Better Business Bureau highlights that online purchase issues remain a concern and encourages locals to use BBB Scam Tracker to research suspicious offers and share experiences, as nationwide fraud losses continue to climb.
   

5. Game of his life: Former Purdue standout shares rare medical journey to inspire others (youarecurrent.com) — A longtime Carmel resident and 1977 Carmel High School basketball standout is sharing his rare heart and liver transplant journey in a new faith-focused memoir. His story traces life-threatening cardiac amyloidosis, treatment at Mayo Clinic, and the support of family, friends, and former teammate Mark Herrmann, aiming to encourage others facing serious chronic illness.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 2
• CDA Council Convening
  Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children 2955 N Meridian St #120, Indianapolis, IN 46208
  8:00 am
• East Central Chapter Meeting
  Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Zoom Meeting
  3:00 pm
• After-School Nature Club: Flowers →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville
  3:00 pm
• 3-5 Meet the Teacher
  Prairie Trace Elementary 14200 N. River Road , Carmel, IN 46033
  5:00 pm
• FES PTO Roller Cave Event
  Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
  6:00 pm
• Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• INAEYC Public Policy Virtual Meeting
  Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Zoom Meeting
  2:00 pm
• Westfield Farmers Market →
  Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Rd , Indianapolis, IN 46260
  5:00 pm
• Evening Creek Stomps →
  Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
  6:00 pm
• Birds & Brews →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 75 N Main Street, Zionsville
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Meet the Animals →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• To all you veterans, Angela and I thank you for your service.
  Please give us a message and tell us which branch of the military you served and maybe a story or two. We would love to hear it! Please enjoy my… (Nextdoor Connaught Dr)
• Found a chip card that was left, inserted at the indoor ATM at Walmart....
  first name "Steve" Purposely not sharing the last name. I turned in to customer service Black visa card....heavily worn 2001 E 151st has and… (Nextdoor The Village Farms)

• Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Carmel. Apply here.
• South College posted a job opening for Surgical Technology Adjunct - Clinical/Lab Instructor in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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