Dobbin Road Pathway Public Meeting
Notice for those who recently filed a fraud report
The Howard County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate hundreds of Unemployment Insurance fraud claims that have been received through our online reporting (Coplogic) system.
Suspect charged in Aug. 16 police shooting in Jessup
A suspect has been charged with four counts of assault in the incident.
DHCD Board Meeting
Police focus on roadway safety as kids head back to school
As students prepare to return to school later this month, Howard County police are working to ensure that children, parents and teachers arrive safely. Through a continuing back-to-school program, known as H.A.S.T.E. (Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement), officers will focus on enforcing speed, seat belt and child safety seat laws in school zones.
Police investigating fatal collision in Annapolis Junction
Howard County police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision in Annapolis Junction.
Baltimore Street Improvements to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve pedestrian access and safety, while providing vehicular traffic calming along Baltimore Street between Fair Street and Williams Street in Savage, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 30th. Signs and flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed, as temporary lane closures can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November.
Cardinal Forest Pond Improvements to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve a stormwater management detention pond near 8825 Cardinal Forest Circle in Laurel, is expected to begin on or about Monday, August 30th. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic; however, a portion of the sidewalk adjacent to the work site will be closed to pedestrians for the duration of the work. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late December.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants for Commission on Aging
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants, specifically those over the age of 55, who are interested in serving on the County’s Commission on Aging. Applicants will also function as a Commission representative to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 3, 2021.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Howard County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board as a member and as an alternate. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 3rd.
Composting Facility Tour
Howard County Unveils Plan to Fund Body-Worn Camera Program Beginning in October
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced plans to file a budget amendment releasing County funding from contingency in the FY2022 operating budget for Howard County’s body-worn camera program this Thursday.
Howard County Offers Free RTA Bus Passes to Middle and High School Students
More than 57,000 students can now ride the RTA system and more than 10,000 students can access a stop within a quarter-mile of their school
Howard County Government Closings for Labor Day Holiday on September 6th
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6th
Howard County Launches Native Tree Giveaway for Residents
County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the Department of Recreation & Parks in cooperation with the Office of Community Sustainability will be giving away 2,000 native trees in five-gallon containers for Howard County residents to plant on their property.
OHRE Virtual Community Listening Session
OHRE Virtual Community Listening Session
Bystander Intervention & Cultural Awareness Training
Police investigating fatal collision in Sykesville
Howard County police are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle that occurred overnight in Sykesville.
Police investigating fatal wrong way collision in Columbia
Howard County police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred overnight in Columbia.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Meeting
Columbia man injured in parking lot shooting
The victim was treated and released from the hospital.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Public Works Board
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 11th
Ellicott City Safe and Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up Initiated After High Winds
Recent winter weather events led to Ellicott City Safe and Sound’s stream debris inspection today.
Transformational Howard County Age Friendly Action Plan Approved by AARP
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that the AARP has approved the Howard County Age-Friendly Action Plan, a transformational document and critical milestone to join the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities.