Howard County Recognized for “Excellence in Financial Reporting”
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that Howard County sets a national example of award-winning financial reporting and transparency as the county was recognized with the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Walktober Website Makes It Easy for Community to Get Moving and Stay Healthy
Howard County is participating in the Maryland Walktober celebration by encouraging Howard County to “Walk, Roll, Ride and Move!”
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches New Partnership that Brings Mobile Resources to Jobseekers
The Work on Wheels program enhances the County's Office of Workforce Development range of services by bringing job seeking resources and services, such as resume reviews, connections to jobs and potential training, to underserved communities throughout the county.
Berger Road/Gerwig Lane Intersection in Columbia to Become Multi-Way Traffic Stop
At the intersection of Berger Road and Gerwig Lane in Columbia, a stop sign will be added in each direction on Berger Road, creating a new traffic pattern.
PUBLIC NOTICE / NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Howard County Awarded $4 Million for Transformative Dobbin Road Pathway Project
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that the County has been awarded a transformational $4 million grant from the State of Maryland for the construction of a critical 1.4-mile shared use pathway along the east side of Dobbin Road from Oakland Mills Road to MD 175.
Howard County Government Closings for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 9th
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, October 9th. However, regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.
Work on Wheels
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Unveils Modern Improvements to Huntington Park in Columbia
The enhancements include suggestions by nearby Homeowners Association and Community requested input
Patapsco Park Estates Stormwater Pond Repair to Begin
A Howard County construction project to repair and improve a stormwater management pond adjacent to 2041 Eliza Dorsey Lane in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, October 2nd.
Coffee with a Cop
State of the County 2023
Vendors and Sponsors Sought for Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families Inaugural Veteran Owned Small Biz Expo
Howard County’s Department of Community Resources and Services’ Office of Veterans and Military Families (OVMF) is seeking vendors and sponsors for its first-ever Veteran Owned Small Biz Expo on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Howard County Pride
Bystander Intervention & Cultural Awareness Training
Human Rights Awards Ceremony
Reading Human Rights - Being Heumann
Know Your Local Leaders
Howard County Seeks Entries for Coloring Book Contest
Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services invites Howard County students, grades third through fifth, to participate in its annual Coloring Book Contest promoting the importance of the three R’s: “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.”
Public Facilities and Spaces Commission Meeting
Ellicott City Safe and Sound Debris Clean-Up Completed After Tropical Storm Ophelia
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that efforts under the enhanced stream debris removal program, part of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan, were completed this week after Tropical Storm Ophelia swept through the region.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on South Meadow/Centennial Park North Ponds Repair Project
Howard County Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 5th to hear community feedback on the South Meadow/Centennial Park North Ponds repair project.
CSX to Begin Maintenance at Woodstock Road Railroad Crossing
CSX Transportation will begin maintenance on the railroad crossing at Woodstock Road at the Howard/Baltimore County line in Woodstock, starting around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16th. While the railroad crossing is closed, traffic will follow a clearly marked detour.