Money Matters Month: Disaster Preparedness for Consumers
Mayfield Avenue Water Main Replacement to Begin
A Howard County construction project to replace the existing eight-inch water main along Mayfield Avenue from Grassy Garth to Homeplace Lane in Elkridge, is expected to begin on or about Monday, April 17th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late June 2023.
Police Accountability Board
Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee Meeting
Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee Meeting
Transformational $13 Million to Expand Career and Technical High School Announced by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball
The funds will be used to expand and renovate existing Applications and Research Laboratory facility to allow more students to participate in programs and meet Career and Technical Education requirements of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Howard County’s Annual GreenFest Returns for its 16th Year
Howard County Government will host its 16th annual GreenFest on Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Howard Community College’s Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Building, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia. This free event offers something for all ages, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, outdoor activities and practical tips for easy ways to “green” your home, workplace and lifestyle.
Howard County Honors “Business Recycling and Waste Reduction” and “Green Community Leadership” Award Winners
At Howard County’s 16th annual GreenFest event, the County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services announced the winners of its fifth annual “Business Recycling and Waste Reduction” and “Green Community Leadership” awards program.
Board of Appeals
Howard County Executive Unveils FY24 Operating Budget Proposal with Historic Funding for Public Education
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today unveiled his $2.6 billion Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) operating budget, which reflects a 6.6 percent increase over the prior year. The spending plan contains historic funding for public education, as well as major investments in public safety, health care services, housing, and economic development.
May 4, 2023 Planning Board
"Breaking Age Stereotypes" with Dr. Laura Allen
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking consumer, family member and professional applicants interested in serving on the Howard County Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 5th.
Summer Concerts (All ages)
Summer Concerts (All ages)
WEAAD & PROTECT Week Series, Part 1: Identifying Signs of Neglect
WEAAD & PROTECT Week Series, Part 2: Reporting financial fraud
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Establishes Groundbreaking Workgroup to Evaluate Education Budget
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued an Executive Order, establishing one of Maryland’s first Blueprint Resources Planning Workgroup. The 12-member, multi-agency workgroup will include representatives from Howard County Government, Howard Community College, the Howard County Library System, the Howard County Board of Education, the Howard County Council and the Howard County State Delegation.
Planning Board
Board of Appeals
Hearing Examiner
Hearing Examiner
Howard County Recognized for Nation’s Best and Strongest Complete Streets Policy
Smart Growth America has given Howard County a 100% score in its 2023 evaluation of the strongest Complete Streets policies in the country, making it the first jurisdiction in the nation to receive a perfect score under their current scoring matrix.
Howard County Government Closings for Memorial Day Holiday on May 29th
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 29th. 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.