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Howard County Sues Opioid Makers and Distributors in Circuit Court
Howard County has submitted a formal complaint against Purdue Pharma L.P., and other opioid manufacturers, as well as opioid distributors, in the Circuit Court for Howard County for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic.
Article
08/12/2019
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Howard County Executive Ball Releases 2019 Report on Opioids, In-County Opioid Deaths Down 25.5%
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the 2019 report, “Response To A Crisis: Opioids in Howard County.” The report from the Howard County Health Department detailed the current statistics on overdoses, the action plan to address the crisis, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
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08/12/2019
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County Executive Ball To Hold MOU Signing For New ‘Live Where You Work’ Affordable Housing Program
The public-private partnership will provide rental subsidies for low- and moderate-income families to live near their workplace in Downtown Columbia.
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08/12/2019
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County Executive Ball To Attend MOU Signing For Born2Global (B2G) Partnership
On Monday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will attend the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing between the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) and Born2Global Center (B2G), a Korean accelerator.
Article
08/09/2019
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Howard County Receives 2019 Excellence in Procurement Award
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the County has been honored with the “Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award” (AEP) by the National Procurement Institute (NPI) for the 11th consecutive year.
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08/09/2019
4231
River Road Retaining Wall Rehabilitation to Begin
A Howard County construction project to replace a damaged retaining wall approximately 0.4 miles north of 560 River Road in Sykesville is expected to begin on or about Monday, August 19. During the project, the roadway from the south end of River Road to the project site will be closed to thru traffic. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September.
Article
08/07/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces $8.1 Million Grant For New Cut Road Repair
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the County has received a grant award of up to $8.1 million from the National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) to rebuild the portion of New Cut Road that washed away in the May 2018 Ellicott City flood. The County estimates that all work will be completed, and New Cut Road will re-open, between July - September of 2020, weather permitting.
Article
08/06/2019
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County Executive Ball To Attend ‘National Night Out’ Events
Tonight, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is joining members of the community for National Night Out, a series of events intended to strengthen community ties and enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement.
Article
08/06/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants, specifically a student with a disability and agency provider who serves individuals (a transitioning student) with disabilities, interested in serving on the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 6, 2019.
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08/06/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces State Funding For Cultural Center, Affordable Housing
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Housing Commission announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded $4.5 million in tax credits to three separate developments in Howard County.
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08/05/2019
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County Executive Ball Celebrates Summer Restaurant Weeks In Howard County
In support of these year's Howard County’s Summer Restaurant Weeks, which ran from July 22nd to August 5th and featured fresh and unique chef’s menus of multi-course, specialty plates, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and members of his team visited 12 local participating restaurants.
Article
08/05/2019
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Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) Releases New APFO Fiscal Study
Howard County's Department of Planning and Zoning has released a study on the fiscal impact of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), following a recommendation made by the County's Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Affordability Advisory Committee to conduct a fiscal impact analysis to study the effects of 2018 amendments to APFO.
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08/05/2019
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August 2019 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of August 2019
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08/01/2019
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Old Mill Road Sewer Repair to Begin
An urgent Howard County sewer repair project near 9955 Old Mill Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about this Monday, August 5, at 7:00 a.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10.
Article
07/31/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Statement On Woodstock 50 Cancellation
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball releases statement regarding “Woodstock 50”, a music festival marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, no longer being held at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Howard County.
Article
07/31/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Board of Social Services
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Board of Social Services. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 29, 2019.
Article
07/31/2019
4242
Howard County To Hold ‘Apprenticeship Day’ For Jobseekers
The Office of Workforce Development's “Apprenticeship Day” will help jobseekers learn how to take advantage of a Registered Apprenticeship where one can “earn and learn” while working on the job.
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07/31/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Statement on Council Vote Supporting School System Audit
Today, the Howard County Council unanimously voted (4-0) to pass Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s resolution calling for a state audit of the Howard County Public School System.
Article
07/29/2019
4244
Cedar Lane Water Pumping Station Construction to Begin
A Howard County project to construct a water pumping station at 10793 Hilltop Lane in Columbia is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 5. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November 2020.
Article
07/29/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces New Office of Children and Families Administrator
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Erin Bonzon, MSW, MSPH, as the new head of the Howard County Office of Children and Families (OCF), effective immediately.
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07/29/2019
4246
Howard County Launches Online Open House for Ellicott City Master Plan
The Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched an Online Open House to provide information and gather feedback as part of the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan process. The site focuses on several key downtown areas where significant changes to previously-proposed master plan ideas are likely, given the flood mitigation work under the Safe and Sound plan.
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07/26/2019
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Working With “Woodstock 50” Promoters To Hold Historic Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball releases the following statement regarding “Woodstock 50," a music festival marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
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07/26/2019
4248
Student Commissioner Wanted for Howard County’s Human Rights Commission
The Howard County Human Rights Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Student Commissioner to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as a non-voting member on the Commission. The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, August 2, 2019.
Article
07/24/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Howard County’s Commission for Veterans and Military Families
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Commission for Veterans and Military Families. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 23, 2019.
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07/24/2019
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Howard County Opens New Bocce Courts at Cedar Lane Park
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Department of Recreation & Parks Director Raul Delerme, Special Olympics Maryland Howard County Bob Baker and elected officials, as he officially opened four new synthetic-turf bocce courts at Cedar Lane Park West, located at 5081 Cedar Lane in Columbia.
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07/24/2019