Howard County Suspension of Deadline Effects will End June 30
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an Executive Order that reinstates any previously suspended effects of deadlines and due dates as of July 1, 2021.
Howard County Government Closings for Memorial Day Holiday on May 31st
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31st. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Memorial Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Howard County Unveils Two Innovative Nonverbal Communication Boards at Blandair Park Playground Edit
Today Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Department of Recreation & Parks to unveil two innovative nonverbal communication boards at Blandair Regional Park’s new “Play for All” playground.
Anderson Avenue Water Main Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to replace a water main along a portion of Anderson Avenue in Elkridge is expected to begin on or about Monday, April 19th.
Howard County Executive Proposes $1.88 Billion Operating Budget for FY 2022, Providing Record $633 Million for Schools
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball presented his proposed $1.88 billion operating budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) to the Howard County Council.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Glenmont Stream Restoration Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, April 29th starting at 6:30 p.m., to discuss plans for a stream restoration project in the Village of Long Reach in Columbia.
Howard County Executive Proposes SRO Policy Changes
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball detailed new policy for School Resource Officers, addressing community concerns and input over the past year.
Columbia Gateway Drive Ramp Repair Project to Begin
Howard County construction project to patch and repair the Columbia Gateway Drive on-ramp from Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Wednesday, April 28th.
County Executive Ball Launches Ellicott City Project Advisory Committee for Community Engagement
The committee will provide input on the redevelopment of three major projects in Ellicott City
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Consumer Protection Advisory Board
The application deadline is Friday, May 14th
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Public Works Board
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 14th.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Opens 50+ Centers to Limited In-Person Services This Week
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the resumption of limited, in-person services for all 50+ Centers at 50% capacity on Friday, April 30, 2021.
Columbia and Frederick Make Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live
Columbia and Frederick were ranked 36th and 47th on Livability’s “2020 Top 100 Places to Live.”
Howard County Executive Features Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Available at Howard County General Hospital
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today featured the monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients that is now available at Howard County General Hospital
Howard County Executive Provides Updates to Anticipated Mass Vaccination Site
The Mass Vaccination site is set to have a soft-opening in the previous Lord & Taylor space at the Mall in Columbia on April 30th, 2021 on an appointment-only basis.
Howard County Executive Launches Vaccination Partnership with Safeway
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched a public-private partnership with Safeway today to vaccinate more Howard County residents, prioritizing students 18 years and older.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Guilford Elevated Water Storage Tank Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, May 4th starting at 7:00 p.m., to discuss the planned construction of an elevated water storage tank in Jessup.
Howard County Executive Announces Alignment with Governor Orders, Limited Reopening of Indoor Athletic Facilities to Spectators
Howard County will be in alignment with Governor’s Hogan’s order to lift outdoor masking requirements and remove outdoor dining restrictions, effective May 1, 2021
Howard County Executive Statement on Welcoming United States Vice President Harris
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Baltimore today
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Hosts Environment Town Hall
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted an Environment Town Hall last night, highlighting the many initiatives and policies Howard County has in place to address community concerns and climate change.
Howard County Named 2021 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s “Culture of Health Prize” Finalist
Howard County one of two counties in Maryland recognized by nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health
Windy Weekend Triggers Ellicott City Safe and Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up
The Ellicott City Safe and Sound’s stream debris removal program was triggered by the high winds experienced in the region last Friday and into the weekend