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Howard County Announces Request for Proposals for Columbia Flier Building Property
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10/21/2020
3327
Phase Two of Tiber Branch Sewer Improvement Project Underway
The second phase of a Howard County construction project to rehabilitate an aging sewer main along a portion of Frederick Road in Ellicott City has begun. This phase of the project will include the relining of approximately 2,000 linear feet of 12-inch concrete sewer line, and manhole rehabilitation along the 8600 and 8700 blocks of Frederick Road.
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10/21/2020
3328
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Carrigan Drive Outfall Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, November 10th to present plans for an outfall stabilization project along Carrigan Drive in Ellicott City.
Article
10/21/2020
3329
Howard County Announces Economic Development Week October 19-23
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by the Howard County Economic Development Authority to announce Economic Development Week to highlight business resources, assist our thriving business community, and showcase how economic development transforms lives. This week marks the 10th annual Economic Development Week, sponsored by the Maryland Economic Development Association.
Article
10/20/2020
3330
Howard County Recertifies Status In Federal Flood Program Community Rating System
Howard County's Bureau of Environmental Services recently submitted its annual Community Rating System (CRS) recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program. To participate in the CRS incentive program and earn discounted rates for residential flood insurance, communities confirm annually that they are performing necessary flood mitigation efforts to protect their communities.
Article
10/19/2020
3331
Blooming Hope Dominican Hair Salon Moving into Long Reach Village Center
The Blooming Hope Dominican Hair Salon is moving into 1,272 square feet of the Long Reach Village Center as part of the Long Reach Rising Revitalization project led by Howard County.
Article
10/19/2020
3332
County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Board of Social Services
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Board of Social Services. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 13, 2020.
Article
10/17/2020
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County Executive Ball Announces Troy Park as High School #14 Site Preference
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced Troy Park as the County’s site preference for High School #14.
Article
10/16/2020
3334
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Ellicott City Mid-Block Crossing Project
On November 12th, Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a virtual public meeting to present plans for the installation of a mid-block crossing on Main Street in Ellicott City.
Article
10/16/2020
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County Executive Ball Announces $1.5 Million in Rise to the Challenge Nonprofit Grants
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced $1.5 million in Rise to the Challenge grants to 40 Howard County nonprofits.
Article
10/15/2020
3336
Woodbine Morgan Road Culvert Pipe Replacement Project to Begin
The project is expected to begin on or about Thursday, October 22 and during the work, Woodbine Morgan Road will be closed to thru traffic. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-November.
Article
10/14/2020
3337
Howard County Commemorates 30th Anniversary of the ADA with an Art Contest
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking entrees for the County’s Department of Community Resources and Services and Commission on Disabilities Art Contest, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The DEADLINE for entrees is 11:59 p.m., Monday, November 30th.
Article
10/14/2020
3338
Sucker Branch Stream Restoration Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to restore and stabilize approximately 1,200 linear feet of stream channel near the 3300 block of Rogers Avenue in Ellicott City that has been heavily impacted by storm water and eroded significantly, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 19. The project is not expected to impact the flow of vehicular traffic in the area.
Article
10/13/2020
3339
Howard County Celebrates First Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is encouraging residents to celebrate and honor Howard County’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12th. Ball announced last month that Howard County would recognize the holiday in place of Columbus Day moving forward.
Article
10/11/2020
3340
County Executive Ball Joins EcoWorks to Support Department of Corrections Native Plant Nursery
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Howard EcoWorks to visit the Department of Corrections’ native plant nursery for their annual sale. The native plant sale is part of the Seeds of Change program, providing education and vocational training to detention center inmates to grow and maintain a native plant nursery. The plant sale is open Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Article
10/09/2020
3341
County Executive Ball Joins EcoWorks to Support Department of Corrections Native Plant Nursery
On Friday, County Executive Calvin Ball joined Howard EcoWorks at the Department of Corrections’ native plant nursery for their annual sale. The native plant sale is part of the Seeds of Change program, providing education and vocational training to detention center inmates to grow and maintain a native plant nursery.
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10/09/2020
3342
Howard County Multiservice Center Hosts Annual Coat Giveaway
The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services will host its 10th annual coat giveaway for residents on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the North Laurel 50 + Center lower Park Pavilion, located at 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd. in Laurel beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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10/09/2020
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Old Frederick Road Reconstruction Project to Begin
A developer project to reconstruct a portion of Old Frederick Road and relocate the water main near the entrance to the Patapsco Crossing development in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on Friday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. During the project, a portion of Old Frederick Road between North Rogers Avenue and Howard Run Drive will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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10/09/2020
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Howard County Announces $109 Million Bond Sale, Earns “Excellence in Financial Reporting” Award for 44th Year in a Row
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced that a total of $109,185,000 of Refunding bonds were sold this week. This year Howard County saw significant savings compared to previous years, with an overall 1.68% interest rate and savings of $8.6 million.
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10/09/2020
3345
Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission to Honor Legacy of Dr. King with Annual Award and Student Contests
The Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is seeking nominations for its annual “Living the Dream” Award and student entrants for its 2020 essay, oratory and poster contests. The deadline for award nominations and contest entrees is 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30th.
Article
10/09/2020
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Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission to Honor Legacy of Dr. King with Annual Award and Student Contests
The Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is seeking nominations for its annual “Living the Dream” Award and student entrants for its 2020 essay, oratory and poster contests. The deadline for award nominations and contest entrees is 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30th.
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10/09/2020
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County Executive Ball to Visit Howard County Detention Center Native Plant Sale
County Executive Calvin Ball will visit the Howard County Detention Center’s native plant sale on Friday, October 9th at 1:30 p.m.
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10/09/2020
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Howard County Completes Renovations to Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum and Thomas Isaac Log Cabin
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Department of Recreation & Parks Director Raul Delerme in Historic Ellicott City for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially reopen the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin and celebrate recent renovations to the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum.
Article
10/08/2020
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County Executive Ball Seeks Members for the Pension Oversight Commission
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants knowledgeable about pension administration and funding, who are interested in serving on the County’s Pension Oversight Commission. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30th.
Article
10/08/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball to Cut Ribbons on Two Ellicott City Historic Landmarks
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will be joined by Department of Recreation & Parks Director Raul Delerme, Thursday, October 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the County’s Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum in Historic Ellicott City for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of renovation work at the museum.
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10/08/2020