Including Best in Category Award for Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan

Howard County Government will be hosting a public meeting on Ellicott City flood mitigation projects on Monday, August 2nd from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

A Howard County construction project to install a temporary asphalt sidewalk between 9325 Snowden River Parkway and Berger Road, connecting to an existing sidewalk along Snowden River Parkway, in Columbia. Signs will be posted in the area to direct traffic as the right lane of eastbound Snowden River Parkway will be closed at the site, as needed, during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A Howard County construction project to mill and resurface the roadway at the Homewood Road, Folly Quarter Road and Sheppard Lane traffic circle in Ellicott City. During the project, the roundabout will be closed and traffic will follow a clearly marked detour using Sheppard Lane and MD 108.

Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the acquisition of land for the future elementary school site in the Turf Valley development.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that 80% of eligible Howard County residents are fully vaccinated according to the Maryland Department of Health, becoming the first county in the state to achieve this metric.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. Application deadline is Friday, August 13th. 

Howard County Recreation & Parks unveils the name of the six newest inductees of its Howard County Community Sports Hall of Fame.

On the anniversary of the death of Rabiah Ahmad, investigators offer reward up to $30,000.

Howard County Government buildings are now fully reopened to the public. Face coverings should be worn by anyone who is not vaccinated, and six-foot physical distancing is still encouraged. Some County buildings and facilities, such as the 50+ Centers or Detention Center, may have stronger requirements for employees and visitors based on their specific use.

Howard County continues to lead Maryland with more than 85% of its eligible population at least partially vaccinated and more than 80% fully vaccinated, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Twenty community parties planned county-wide.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants, specifically those who have a disability, are relatives of a person with a disability, members of the general public or are board or staff members of an agency providing services to persons with disabilities, to serve on Howard County’s Commission on Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 27th.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball highlighted the $11.7 million in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant from the U.S. Treasury that is still available for residents in need. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced the appointment of Anju Bennett as Administrator for the Office of Human Resources, effective September 1, 2021.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.