Today, Ellicott City was ranked the Best Place to Live in Maryland, ranking 10th on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list. 

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 21st. There will be regular Monday trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim services on the 21st and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.

Howard County is leading the state in vaccination rates.

The first Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual was approved by the County Council last night, making Howard County one of only six counties nationwide with complete street design guidance in place.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball expressed strong support for expanding Maryland’s local public campaign finance system, and thanked the Howard County Council for adopting a remedy to correct a glitch in Howard County’s program.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants from the general public interested in serving on the Personnel Board. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is Friday, March 4th. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced a major expansion of the county’s food scrap curbside collection program.