Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14.

On Monday morning, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will report for jury duty at the Howard County Circuit Courthouse.

A Howard County construction project to improve pedestrian access and safety, while providing vehicular traffic calming at the intersection of Foundry Street and Washington Street in Savage, is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, October 1.

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

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball helped break ground on the nation’s largest Busboys & Poets, the first in the Baltimore region. The Washington, DC-based restaurant, bookstore and event space will construct 10,700-square-foot, two-story location in the Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia. Busboys & Poets currently has seven locations across the Washington Metropolitan area and is a cultural hub for artists and activists, as well as a highly rated restaurant.

A Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks’ project to perform drainage repairs at both ends of the Oakland Mills pedestrian tunnel in Columbia, located under the roadway between Dasher Court and Downdale Place, is expected to begin on or about today, September 25.

A Howard County construction project to extend the lifespan of some of the County’s roads is underway. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late October.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 1 to present plans for two nearby capital projects: Capital Project D-1178, Woodcrest Drive Principal Spillway Replacement and Water Quality Retrofit Project and Capital Project D-1176, Woodcrest Drive Stream Rehabilitation Project. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will break ground on the nation’s largest Busboys & Poets, the first in the Baltimore region. The Washington, DC-based restaurant, bookstore and event space will construct 10,700-square-foot, two-story location in the Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia. Busboys & Poets currently has seven locations across the Washington Metropolitan area and is a cultural hub for artists and activists, as well as a highly rated restaurant.

On September 29th, the Howard County Office of Human Rights and Friends of Latin America will hold a “Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration” to commemorate the numerous contributions Hispanic/Latino Americans have made to enrich the fabric of the United States and Howard County. Additionally, there will be presentations and speakers highlighting resources for those who face discrimination.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will trade places with Caitlin Patrick of Maple Dell Farm in Woodbine as part of the 16th annual Farm-City Celebration, which runs from September 21 to October 6. Ball will help run the Patrick family’s farming operation, while “County Executive” Patrick will get a taste of a typical day in the life of a County Executive.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to welcome United Way of Central Maryland and players from the Baltimore Ravens to the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Station during a league-wide day of volunteerism for the “Huddle for 100” campaign.

Howard County construction project to loop two public water mains in Elkridge is expected to begin on or about Monday, September 23.

Howard County construction project to extend public sewer to 10489 Gorman Road in Laurel is expected to begin on or about Monday, September 23.

On Monday, September 23, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a community forum to discuss the state of public safety in Howard County.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that Howard County has been selected for $498,000 in grant funds for transportation innovation from the Maryland Department of Transportation. The funding will support improvements to bus, bike, and pedestrian transportation in Howard County. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Commission on Disabilities announce the winners of the Commission’s 25th annual Awards Program, which honors the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that advance full participation in community life for all people and promote the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability rights laws.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking consumer and family member applicants interested in serving on the Howard County Local Behavioral Health Authority Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2019.

As PlanHoward 2030 moves forward, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced he will expand the PlanHoward Academy, winner of the 2019 Civic Education and Public Information Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Recognized as an innovative, effective county government program, PlanHoward Academy is a free course designed by the Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) to give residents a better understanding of how local planning works, along with information about current planning efforts.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to join a group of business and civic leaders from the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for an Intercity Leadership Visit to Somerset County, New Jersey. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael Martirano's proposed school redistricting plan.

In a ceremony held Wednesday night, the County's Department of Recreation & Parks' Robinson Nature Center was by the Howard County Autism Society as a local autism-friendly organization. The Nature Center recently launched its “Sensory-Friendly Sundays” program, which provides attendees a quiet, low-stress environment the second Sunday of each month.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that the County will be partnering with the Baltimore Orioles for “Howard County Night” at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday, September 20th. The 7:05 p.m. game against the Seattle Mariners will feature discounted individual ticket prices for all Howard County residents.