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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
4252
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
4253
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
4254
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
4255
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.
Article
08/05/2019
4256
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
4257
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.
Article
08/05/2019
4258
August 2019 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of August 2019
Article
08/01/2019
4259
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
4260
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
4261
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
4262
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.
Article
07/31/2019
4263
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
4264
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
4265
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.
Article
07/29/2019
4266
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.
Article
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.
Article
07/26/2019
4268
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
4269
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.
Article
07/24/2019
4270
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.
Article
07/24/2019
4271
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Calvert Ridge Pond Repair Project
The County's Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 13 to present the plans for a project to repair the Calvert Ridge stormwater management pond adjacent to 7078 Calvert Drive in Elkridge. The project will improve water quality treatment of stormwater and to improve the functionality and maintainability of the stormwater management system.
Article
07/24/2019
4272
County Executive Ball Issues Statement On Recent Public Safety Concerns
ELLICOTT CITY – Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding recent public safety concerns: “I am deeply saddened by any loss of life, particularly in our county and I pray that our community will be guided by our better nature to come together as one.”
Article
07/23/2019
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County Executive Ball Names New Recreation & Parks Director
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Raul Delerme will serve as the new Howard County Recreation & Parks Director, taking over for John Byrd. Delerme has been with Recreation & Parks since 1990.
Article
07/22/2019
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County Executive Ball to Cut Ribbon On Main Street’s Vintage Chic
On Friday, County Executive Ball will attend the ribbon-cutting for Vintage Chic, a new vintage home goods shop on Main Street in historic Ellicott City. The shop will be the newest of 13 boutiques, restaurants, and other businesses that have opened in Ellicott City since Ball took office.
Article
07/18/2019
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County Executive Ball Issues Safety Reminders For Extreme Heat
In response to “Code Red” heat advisories and predicted high temperatures over the coming weekend, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is reminding residents to exercise caution and avoid the heat.
Article
07/17/2019