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County Executive Ball Allocates CARES Act Funds to Subsidize Costs of RecZone Child Care Program
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the allocation of CARES Act funding to subsidize the new RecZone program operated by the Department of Recreation & Parks.
Article
08/26/2020
3802
County Reaches Agreement of Sale to Purchase Savage Remainder Property
County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that an Agreement of Sale has been reached to acquire the Savage remainder property, a five-acre parcel located to the west of Savage Mill, for $1.725 million.
Article
08/25/2020
3803
County Executive Ball to Host Health & Wellness Townhall
County Executive Calvin Ball is hosting a Health and Wellness Townhall on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Article
08/25/2020
3804
County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Native Tree Giveaway for Residents
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the Department of Recreation & Parks in cooperation with the Office of Community Sustainability will be giving away 2,020 native trees for Howard County residents to plant on their property.
Article
08/24/2020
3805
County Executive Calvin Ball Announces New Equity and Restorative Practices Position
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced a new government position, the Equity and Restorative Practices Manager, whose role will identify any practices or policies needed to ensure equity; recommend and implement training and competency-building; develop strategic community partnerships. Through restorative practices, the leader in this position will help our community in strengthening relationships and building social connections. Ball also announced the renaming of the Office of Human Rights to the Office of Human Rights and Equity.
Article
08/24/2020
3806
County Executive Calvin Ball to Announce New Howard County Equity and Restorative Practices Manager Position
County Executive Calvin Ball will announce a new government position, the Equity and Restorative Practices Manager, on Monday, August 24th at 11 am. in Columbia. Ball also plans to announce the renaming of the Office of Human Rights to the Office of Human Rights and Equity.
Article
08/21/2020
3807
Sheppard Lane Realignment Project to Begin
The work will include the realignment of Sheppard Lane with MD 108 and the installation of a new traffic signal at the MD108/Sheppard Lane intersection.
Article
08/18/2020
3808
Coronavirus Updates: Health and Wellness Townhall, Record Low Positivity Rate, Community Testing Sites
County Executive Calvin Ball is hosting a Health and Wellness Townhall on August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Nine health professionals from the region will answer questions and discuss pressing health topics including COVID-19, behavioral and mental health, and innovations in healthcare.
Article
08/18/2020
3809
Public Hearing on Section 106 Permits for Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Projects Scheduled for September
A virtual hearing will be held on September 9th at 7:00 p.m. to allow public comment on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permits needed for multiple Ellicott City flood mitigation projects.
Article
08/14/2020
3810
Howard County Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant for New Buses and Automated Announcement System
This week, Howard County was awarded grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase three replacement transit vehicles and implement an automated bus stop announcement system on its fixed route fleet.
Article
08/13/2020
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County Executive Ball Launches RecZone Program to Meet Childcare Needs
Open to students in grades K-5, RecZone participants will receive support for virtual learning assignments, work sessions, and will enjoy crafts, physical activities, and games. The program will begin on September 8 at select schools throughout Howard County.
Article
08/12/2020
3812
Howard County Joins Amicus Brief Protecting LGBTQ+ Community from Healthcare Discrimination
Howard County has joined an amicus brief seeking the invalidation of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rule that would strip anti-discrimination and foreign language protections from the Affordable Care Act.
Article
08/12/2020
3813
County Executive Calvin Ball to Sign Partnership to Improve Food Access in Western Howard County
County Executive Calvin Ball will join executives from several county agencies and members of the Lisbon United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 13, at 5:15 p.m. at Lisbon Elementary School to sign a new partnership improving food access in Western Howard County.
Article
08/12/2020
3814
Court Dismisses Howard County’s Petition for FAA Flight Changes
This week the Fourth Circuit of U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed Howard County’s Petition for Judicial Review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) changing flight paths as part of its implementation of NextGen.
Article
08/12/2020
3815
Howard County Continues Fight to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Are Included in Congressional Apportionment
Howard County today issued the followed statement after joining a coalition that filed a motion for partial summary judgment or, in the alternative, a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit to halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to illegally leave millions of undocumented immigrants out of the congressional apportionment base following the conclusion of the 2020 Decennial Census.
Article
08/10/2020
3816
Hitching Post Lane Sewer Stabilization Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to stabilize a public sewer near 9170 Hitching Post Lane in Laurel, this project is expected to be completed by early September, weather permitting. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic in the area.
Article
08/10/2020
3817
Old Annapolis Road Crosswalk Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians accessing Burleigh Manor Middle School and Centennial High School in Ellicott City is underway. Lane shifts along Old Annapolis Road can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Article
08/10/2020
3818
Recreation & Parks Celebrate 2020 Graduates with Lacrosse Sendoff Game at Troy Park
On Thursday evening, Howard County Recreation & Parks held a Lacrosse Sendoff exhibition game at Troy Park in recognition of players who graduated from local high schools this year. The event gave young lacrosse players a chance to play one last game with their teammates.
Article
08/10/2020
3819
County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Consumer Protection Advisory Board
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants, particularly business representatives, a representative from the general public and one from a consumer interest group, interested in serving on the Consumer Protection Advisory Board. The deadline to apply for these positions is Friday, September 4, 2020.
Article
08/07/2020
3820
County Executive Ball Seeks Members, Including Student Member, for Commission for Women
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on the Commission for Women – two general members and one student member, who are interested in serving on the Commission. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 28.
Article
08/07/2020
3821
County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Food Distribution Map
County Executive Calvin Ball launched a new food distribution map for Howard County residents seeking food pantries or access to free meals. The innovative map currently lists 31 locations offering groceries, produce, non-perishables, fresh and frozen meals for students, residents, and older adults in need.
Article
08/06/2020
3822
Cedar Lane Crosswalk Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians accessing Harpers Choice Middle School in Columbia is expected to begin on or about Monday, August 10. Lane shifts along Cedar Lane can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as needed.
Article
08/05/2020
3823
Howard County Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration’s Restrictive Census Policy
Howard County is joining a New York lawsuit against President Trump and his Administration for their July 21, 2020 census policy attempting to “exclude from the apportionment base aliens who are not in a lawful immigration status.”
Article
08/05/2020
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Howard County Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaias
Howard County has activated Emergency Operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to cause heavy rainfall and winds between 20-30 miles an hour. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the county from Monday at 11 p.m. through Tuesday at 11 p.m.
Article
08/03/2020
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Howard County Joins Lawsuit Against Homeland Security Rule Denying Asylum Seekers Right to Work
Howard County is joining an amicus brief, filed by the State of New York, in support of the CASA complaint against the Trump Administration’s rule to delay applicants for asylum from getting authorization to work while their application is processed.
Article
08/03/2020