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Howard County Announces New Directors of Public Works and Finance
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced Tom Meunier as the new Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) and Rafiu Ighile as the new Director of the Department of Finance. The appointments are effective on August 31st and September 7th, respectively.
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08/28/2020
3427
Robinson Nature Center to Offer Programs that Complement Virtual Learning
Beginning in September, children can explore the wonders of nature at Howard County’s Robinson Nature Center with a new slate of fall programs designed with virtual learning in mind.
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08/28/2020
3428
County Executive Ball Seeks Public Input on General Plan, Announces Planning Advisory Committee
County Executive Calvin Ball is inviting the Howard County community to share their voices and create one vision for the next General Plan Update. HoCo By Design. Ball also pre-filed selections for the Planning Advisory Committee, which will need to be approved by the Howard County Council.
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08/27/2020
3429
County Executive Ball Provides Comprehensive Ellicott City Safe and Sound Progress Update
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball provided an update on his Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan and announced that five flood mitigation projects are scheduled to start construction within the next 18 months.
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08/27/2020
3430
County Executive to Award Length Of Service Points to Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Personnel in Response to COVID-19 State Of Emergency
County Executive Calvin Ball will award Length of Service points to volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel who are working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 emergency response.
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08/27/2020
3431
County Executive Ball to Provide Ellicott City Safe & Sound Update
County Executive Calvin Ball will provide a progress report to the media on Ellicott City Safe & Sound flood mitigation projects on Thursday, August 27th at 11:00 a.m.
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08/27/2020
3432
County Executive Ball Hosts Health & Wellness Townhall
Last night, County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a Health & Wellness Townhall with nine Howard County health professionals.
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08/26/2020
3433
County Executive Ball Allocates CARES Act Funds to Subsidize Costs of RecZone Child Care Program
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the allocation of CARES Act funding to subsidize the new RecZone program operated by the Department of Recreation & Parks.
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08/26/2020
3434
County Reaches Agreement of Sale to Purchase Savage Remainder Property
County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that an Agreement of Sale has been reached to acquire the Savage remainder property, a five-acre parcel located to the west of Savage Mill, for $1.725 million.
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08/25/2020
3435
County Executive Ball to Host Health & Wellness Townhall
County Executive Calvin Ball is hosting a Health and Wellness Townhall on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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08/25/2020
3436
County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Native Tree Giveaway for Residents
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the Department of Recreation & Parks in cooperation with the Office of Community Sustainability will be giving away 2,020 native trees for Howard County residents to plant on their property.
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08/24/2020
3437
County Executive Calvin Ball Announces New Equity and Restorative Practices Position
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced a new government position, the Equity and Restorative Practices Manager, whose role will identify any practices or policies needed to ensure equity; recommend and implement training and competency-building; develop strategic community partnerships. Through restorative practices, the leader in this position will help our community in strengthening relationships and building social connections. Ball also announced the renaming of the Office of Human Rights to the Office of Human Rights and Equity.
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08/24/2020
3438
County Executive Calvin Ball to Announce New Howard County Equity and Restorative Practices Manager Position
County Executive Calvin Ball will announce a new government position, the Equity and Restorative Practices Manager, on Monday, August 24th at 11 am. in Columbia. Ball also plans to announce the renaming of the Office of Human Rights to the Office of Human Rights and Equity.
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08/21/2020
3439
Sheppard Lane Realignment Project to Begin
The work will include the realignment of Sheppard Lane with MD 108 and the installation of a new traffic signal at the MD108/Sheppard Lane intersection.
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08/18/2020
3440
Coronavirus Updates: Health and Wellness Townhall, Record Low Positivity Rate, Community Testing Sites
County Executive Calvin Ball is hosting a Health and Wellness Townhall on August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Nine health professionals from the region will answer questions and discuss pressing health topics including COVID-19, behavioral and mental health, and innovations in healthcare.
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08/18/2020
3441
Public Hearing on Section 106 Permits for Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Projects Scheduled for September
A virtual hearing will be held on September 9th at 7:00 p.m. to allow public comment on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permits needed for multiple Ellicott City flood mitigation projects.
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08/14/2020
3442
Howard County Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant for New Buses and Automated Announcement System
This week, Howard County was awarded grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase three replacement transit vehicles and implement an automated bus stop announcement system on its fixed route fleet.
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08/13/2020
3443
County Executive Ball Launches RecZone Program to Meet Childcare Needs
Open to students in grades K-5, RecZone participants will receive support for virtual learning assignments, work sessions, and will enjoy crafts, physical activities, and games. The program will begin on September 8 at select schools throughout Howard County.
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08/12/2020
3444
Howard County Joins Amicus Brief Protecting LGBTQ+ Community from Healthcare Discrimination
Howard County has joined an amicus brief seeking the invalidation of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rule that would strip anti-discrimination and foreign language protections from the Affordable Care Act.
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08/12/2020
3445
County Executive Calvin Ball to Sign Partnership to Improve Food Access in Western Howard County
County Executive Calvin Ball will join executives from several county agencies and members of the Lisbon United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 13, at 5:15 p.m. at Lisbon Elementary School to sign a new partnership improving food access in Western Howard County.
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08/12/2020
3446
Court Dismisses Howard County’s Petition for FAA Flight Changes
This week the Fourth Circuit of U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed Howard County’s Petition for Judicial Review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) changing flight paths as part of its implementation of NextGen.
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08/12/2020
3447
Howard County Continues Fight to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Are Included in Congressional Apportionment
Howard County today issued the followed statement after joining a coalition that filed a motion for partial summary judgment or, in the alternative, a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit to halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to illegally leave millions of undocumented immigrants out of the congressional apportionment base following the conclusion of the 2020 Decennial Census.
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08/10/2020
3448
Hitching Post Lane Sewer Stabilization Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to stabilize a public sewer near 9170 Hitching Post Lane in Laurel, this project is expected to be completed by early September, weather permitting. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic in the area.
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08/10/2020
3449
Old Annapolis Road Crosswalk Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians accessing Burleigh Manor Middle School and Centennial High School in Ellicott City is underway. Lane shifts along Old Annapolis Road can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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08/10/2020
3450
Recreation & Parks Celebrate 2020 Graduates with Lacrosse Sendoff Game at Troy Park
On Thursday evening, Howard County Recreation & Parks held a Lacrosse Sendoff exhibition game at Troy Park in recognition of players who graduated from local high schools this year. The event gave young lacrosse players a chance to play one last game with their teammates.
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08/10/2020