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Howard County Government Closings for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on January 20
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 20.
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01/10/2020
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County Executive Ball to Illuminates Howard County’s George Howard Building with Purple Lighting in Support of Ravens Playoff Run
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join Howard County employees to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with purple lighting Friday in support of the Baltimore Ravens as they begin their playoff run this weekend.
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01/10/2020
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Howard County Executive Ball Cuts Ribbon on New Location and Announces Expanded Services of The Loan Closet of Howard County
The Loan Closet of Howard County provides refurbished durable medical equipment and resources to residents and caregivers. The Loan Closet of Howard County is now located at 7125 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD 21046.
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01/09/2020
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County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants, specifically from the business community, interested in serving on the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 7, 2020.
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01/09/2020
930
County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Howard County’s Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants to serve on the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2020.
Article
01/08/2020
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Howard County Executive Ball to Cut Ribbon on New Location and Announce Expanded Services of The Loan Closet of Howard County
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join staff from the Department of Community Resources and Services, Office of Aging and Independence and community partners to officially reopen The Loan Closet of Howard County on January 9, 2020.
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01/08/2020
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African Art Museum of Maryland Plans Move To Long Reach Village Center
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball held a lease signing ceremony yesterday with The African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM), as it plans to relocate to Long Reach Village Center, in Columbia. The museum, entering an historic 40th year, is one of three in the United States focused exclusively on African art and was founded by Doris Ligon in 1980.
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01/08/2020
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Davis Avenue Pond Repair Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve a stormwater management pond near 9384 Davis Avenue in Laurel is expected to begin on or about Wednesday, January 8. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late April.
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01/07/2020
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Howard County’s HoCoGro Compost Receives US Composting Council’s “Seal of Testing Assurance” Certification
The US Composting Council’s “Seal of Testing Assurance” (STA) signifies that the HoCoGro compost produced at County’s Alpha Ridge Landfill meets all federal, state and local regulations and permitting to which the STA Certified Compost products are subject. The County’s HoCoGro compost is the only compost in Maryland produced by a local jurisdiction with this distinction.
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01/07/2020
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Joins Forum on Prescription Drug Costs
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Van Mitchell, the chair of the new Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board, led a Howard County community senior forum about rising drug costs, the first of a series of events around the state to hear from the public about the burden of paying for their medications. Congressman John Sarbanes, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and Maryland AARP official Tammy Bresnahan were also in attendance.
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01/07/2020
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Joins Forum on Prescription Drug Costs
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Van Mitchell, the chair of the new Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board, led a Howard County community senior forum about rising drug costs on January 6, the first of a series of events around the state to hear from the public about the burden of paying for their medications.
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01/07/2020
937
Howard County Office of Children and Families to Hold Preschool/Child Care Information Fair
Set for Saturday, February 1, the County's annual Preschool/Child Care Information Fair provides parents, guardians, grandparents and child care personnel with a “one stop shop” for information on child care, pre-school and summer programs.
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01/06/2020
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Highlights Opioid Progress
In 2019, Howard County saw a drop in opioid related deaths and non-fatal overdoses compared to 2018. This success is built on the coordination between the County and State Government, County departments, including Health, Police, and Fire, and non-profit organizations like Grassroots Crisis Intervention.
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01/06/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Joins Community Senior Forum About Rising Drug Prices
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Van Mitchell, the chair of the new Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board, will lead a Howard County community senior forum about rising drug costs, the first of a series of events around the state to hear from the public about the burden of paying for their medications.
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01/03/2020
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Howard County Housing Department Accepts Moderate Income Housing Unit Applications
Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit program during its first open enrollment period of 2020.
Article
01/02/2020
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January 2020 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of January 2020.
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12/31/2019
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Secretary Padilla Announce New Director of Social Services
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Lourdes Padilla have announced Stephen Liggett-Creel as the new Director of the Howard County Department of Social Services (DSS).
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12/30/2019
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Notes Incredible Year of Progress in Ellicott City
Today, The Phoenix Emporium announced new plans to acquire and merge with the Ellicott Mills Brewing Company on Main Street beginning in the new year.
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12/30/2019
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Howard County Government Closings for New Year’s Day Holiday on January 1, 2020
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers, Alpha Ridge Landfill, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Robinson Nature Center, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, and county historic sites will be closed in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday on Wednesday, January 1.
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12/24/2019
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Speaks at Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Service
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join members of the community and the Coalition to End Homelessness at a service for Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.
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12/20/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball Hands Out Holiday Vouchers in Old Ellicott City
On December 19, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Tourism together kicked-off a second year of the Old Ellicott City Holiday Bucks program, providing 1,500 $10 vouchers redeemable within the Old Ellicott City historic district.
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12/20/2019
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“Merry Mulch” Your Holiday Trees from December 26th Through January 18th
Howard County Government is offering residents a variety of FREE holiday tree recycling options through the County’s “Merry Mulch” program.
Article
12/19/2019
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Mellow Wine Way Sewer Stabilization Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to stabilize a public sewer near 6442 Mellow Wine Way in Clarksville is expected to begin on or about Monday, December 23. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late January 2020.
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12/19/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball Hands Out Holiday Vouchers in Old Ellicott City
Together, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Tourism are once again offering an extra incentive to shop in Old Ellicott City (OEC) this holiday season, with the return of the OEC Holiday Bucks program.
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12/18/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces Request for Proposals for State-Led Audit of Howard County Public School System
The Maryland Department of Budget and Management has released a Request for Proposals for the State-led audit of the Howard County Public School System. The Howard County Council unanimously voted to pass Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s legislation calling for a state audit of the School System in July.
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12/17/2019