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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Testifies on Kirwan Legislation
In front of a joint hearing of the Maryland General Assembly on Presidents' Day, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball testified in support of legislation to implement the Kirwan Commission recommendations, Senate Bill 1000 and House Bill 1300.
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02/18/2020
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball To Testify on Kirwan Legislation
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is scheduled to testify on legislation to implement the Kirwan Commission recommendations, Senate Bill 1000 and House Bill 1300, on Monday, February 17th.
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02/15/2020
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Aging In Place Tax Credit Application Now Available For Residents
The County's Department of Finance is now accepting applications for its Aging-In-Place Tax Credit. The tax credit is designed to assist older adults to “age in place” by providing a 20 percent credit on up to $500,000 of assessed property value.
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02/14/2020
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Update Meeting on New Cut Road Emergency Recovery Projects
Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public update meeting on Thursday, February 20 at the Roger Carter Community Center in Ellicott City, to provide an update regarding various County projects in Ellicott City along and near New Cut Road.
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02/14/2020
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Howard County Chosen for First Time as Community Host for MIT’s USA Lab
This week, Howard County was chosen as a Community Host for Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) USA Learning Action Lab for master’s students. Howard County was one of only seven entities across the nation chosen as a field site for this unique opportunity.
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02/12/2020
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Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Input for Transportation Funding Priorities
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the beginning of the public input process as the County prepares to submit its annual Priority Letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation.
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02/12/2020
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Howard County Executive Ball and other Regional Leaders Call for State Investment in Transportation
On Wednesday, February 12, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join regional leaders to discuss opportunities for regional collaboration on interconnected transportation needs and to call on the State of Maryland to invest in critical transportation infrastructure and projects.
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02/12/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Innovative WE CARE Initiative
WE CARE stands for Wellbeing Education by Community Advocates Right in your Environment and will provide classes and programming for residents who have frequently used the emergency department for healthcare services. The initiative will be focused on the Park View Columbia apartment complex residents who have been identified as frequent and high-risk health individuals.
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02/11/2020
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Centennial Lane Sidewalk Connection Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works to hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 12 to discuss plans for a sidewalk installation project along the eastbound lane of Frederick Road between Centennial Lane and Gray Rock Drive. The project is expected to begin fall 2020.
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02/11/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball to Announce Innovative WE CARE Initiative
WE CARE stands for Wellbeing Education by Community Advocates Right in your Environment and will provide classes and programming for residents who have frequently used the emergency department for healthcare services.
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02/11/2020
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Joins First Long Reach Garden Expansion in A Decade
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Department of Recreation & Parks and the Columbia Gardeners today to break ground on four new garden plots within the Long Reach Garden. The community garden was last significantly expanded in 2010.The garden currently contains 125 full plots, ten 20 x 12.5 half plots and five wheelchair-accessible raised beds.
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02/10/2020
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Trailblazing Howard County Fire and Rescue Chief Retires
After an illustrious 30-year career Chief Christine Uhlhorn has announced her retirement today. Uhlhorn is a 30-year veteran of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and a third-generation firefighter. County Executive Calvin Ball appointed her as the first female Chief in Howard County in December of 2018 at the beginning of his first term.
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02/10/2020
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Howard County Government Closings for Presidents’ Day on February 17
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 17.
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02/08/2020
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Twin Rivers Road Water Main Replacement Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to remove and replace corroding water main along the eastbound lane of Twin Rivers Road between Governor Warfield Parkway and Harpers Farm Road in Columbia is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, February 17. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-August 2020.
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02/07/2020
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Board of Education Approves Modified Health Fund Deficit Reduction Plan
The Howard County Board of Education has approved the collaborative plan with the County Government to reduce the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Health and Dental Fund deficit.
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02/07/2020
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Howard County’s Alpha Ridge Landfill Launches First Ever Free Shredded Wood Giveaway to Residents and Contractors
Beginning Monday, February 10, the County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services will be giving away shredded wood at its Alpha Ridge Landfill in an effort to reduce the landfill’s stockpile.
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02/06/2020
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Centennial Park West Bridge Closure and Replacement Project to Begin
A Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks’ project to replace the pedestrian bridge located along the pathway loop in Centennial Park’s west area in Ellicott City, is expected to begin this spring. As the bridge site will be closed until the installation of the new bridge is complete, detour signs will be in place to guide park visitors.
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02/06/2020
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County Council Adopts Updated WalkHoward Plan
Howard County Council unanimously adopts updated WalkHoward plan, a pedestrian master plan that provides vision, framework, and guidance for improving walkability and pedestrian access to transit within the county.
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02/05/2020
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Andersen-Becker Inc and ManneqART Plan Move into Long Reach Village Center
Today, two companies announced plans to move into a portion of the Safeway space in Long Reach Village Center.
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02/04/2020
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Howard County Debuts Age-Friendly Community Survey
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the launch of the County’s Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) ‘Age-Friendly Community Survey.’
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02/04/2020
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Four Howard County Officials Receive Climate Change Professional Certifications
Last week, Governor Hogan recognized four Howard County Government officials among 40 professionals in the State who are now Certified Climate Change Professionals®, an international credential administered by the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO). The certifications were earned after satisfying the credentialing requirements including six days of training, passing four exams, and satisfying 14 hours of elective requirements.
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02/03/2020
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Innovative, Popular Tie-Dye Studio ‘Roll Up N Dye’ Moves Into Long Reach Village Center
Roll Up N Dye, an innovative and popular tie-dye studio that hosts parties and team-building events, is moving into the first floor of Long Reach Village Center, as part of the Long Reach Rising Revitalization project led by Howard County.
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02/03/2020
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February 2020 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of February 2020.
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01/31/2020
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Howard County Arts Council Offers Accessible Studio Space at Long Reach Village Center
The Howard County Arts Council is seeking applications from artists to fill multiple artist studio spaces at Long Reach Village Center. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until studios are filled. Applicants will be evaluated based on their artistic discipline, artistic merit and commitment, as well as the appropriateness of their activities for the available space.
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01/31/2020
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Testifies in Support of Bay Restoration Fund
The legislation would alter the criteria for determining the use of funds in the Bay Restoration Fund for purposes including climate resiliency and flood control, including flood mitigation in Ellicott City. It also specifies that certain grants to local government may be used for stormwater management measures.
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01/29/2020