On December 2, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a transportation forum to deliver an overview of transportation priorities, as well as presentations of ongoing transportation infrastructure projects, investments, policies and public safety.

Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of December 2019.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the County’s Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) will hold the second annual Champions of Change: Engage, Equip, Empower conference on Wednesday, December 4.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education redistricting vote.

A Howard County construction project to conduct soil borings in Ellicott City’s Historic District is expected to begin this week. The findings from these soil boring will aid in developing the final design of North Tunnel, part of Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s “EC Safe and Sound” plan.

Howard County’s Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11 to discuss the Department of Recreation and Parks’ draft FY2021 Capital Budget and draft FY2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program for the acquisition and development of park and recreation lands.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball provided a progress report on the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan launched last December for Old Ellicott City’s ongoing recovery from recent flooding events. County Executive Ball detailed latest developments regarding acquisitions and Main Street restoration, flood mitigation projects, ensuring public safety, and continuing economic development progress and success.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold his first Citizens’ Budget Hearing for the FY2021 budget cycle on Monday, December 9. Residents wishing to speak at the hearing may sign-up ONLINE beginning Monday, November 25.

On Monday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will provide updates to the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan launched last December for Old Ellicott City’s ongoing recovery from recent flooding events. County Executive Ball will address latest developments regarding acquisitions and Main Street restoration, flood mitigation projects, ensuring public safety, and continuing economic development progress and success. 

Howard County Government offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. There will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap pick-up on Thanksgiving Day; the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20 to discuss plans to build a new 2.5-million-gallon elevated water storage tank near 8490 Washington Boulevard in Jessup.

A Howard County construction project to repair a stormwater management pond in the vicinity of 5362 Briar Oak Court in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 18. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September 2020. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that the 2020 Major League Quidditch (MLQ) Championship will be held in Howard County on August 15 and 16, 2020 at Troy Park at Elkridge.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is encouraging residents to donate new, unwrapped toys to children in need this holiday season. In 2016, County Executive Ball, then a Councilmember, partnered with Toys For Tots to launch the inaugural Howard County campaign. Toys For Tots provides free toys to our families in need (children up to 14 years old) attending Howard County public schools. Over the years, the donations have helped make the holidays brighter for thousands of families.

The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services will hold three Grant Information Sessions for non-profit organizations interested in learning more about the FY2021 Community Service Partnership (CSP) Grant Program. The meetings will be held at 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Room 337/338 in Columbia on Friday, November 15, 2019. Session One will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by Session Two from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Session Three from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Set to begin on or about Wednesday, November 13, the Oakland Mills Tunnel will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The project is estimated to take one to two weeks to complete.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join Columbia Association and the Howard County Veterans Foundation to honor and pay tribute to all veterans and active military servicemembers who protect our freedoms and serve our community, with a parade this Sunday, November 10.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is participating in a new program, the “Economic Mobility Leadership Network,” that is bringing together 20 diverse and bipartisan leaders from across the country to explore the role counties can play to positively affect economic mobility.

The Howard County Office of Children and Families announces its first ever parent engagement conference - "Thrive By Five," created specifically for Howard County parents of children birth to age five.

A Howard County construction project to conduct soil borings near 4595 Bonnie Branch Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 11. The borings will evaluate subsurface conditions and road embankment stability for future streambank stabilization at the site. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed within five business days.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that the 2020 National Women's Cricket Tournament will be held in Howard County. The tournament will take place July 12 to July 15, 2020 and hosted by the Howard County Cricket League, in partnership with the County's Department of Recreation & Parks and the United States Youth Cricket Association.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks and other elected officials on Saturday, November 2, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Troy Park at Elkridge’s fourth field, known as Field One.

A Howard County construction project to connect 3754 St. Paul Street in Ellicott City to the County’s public sewer main is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 4. Lane shifts are expected during construction hours.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has signed an Executive Order to create a LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+) Work Group to work with County agencies, non-profit organizations and other community groups to facilitate an environment of inclusion, communication, understanding and respect throughout Howard County.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Department of Recreation & Parks Director Raul Delerme will host a ribbon cutting tomorrow, November 2nd at 7:45 a.m. to officially open Troy Park at Elkridge’s fourth field.