In the spirit of Ride, Shop, Be Jolly, the RTA will provide free rides to major shopping destinations across the county and all routes the buses serve from December 14 until December 24, 2019.

Together, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Grassroots Crisis Intervention to open the “New Beginnings Crisis Stabilization” facility, an important component of Howard County’s opioid intervention strategy to meet immediate needs for assessment, treatment, referrals and brief overnight housing and food.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold his first Citizens’ Budget Hearing for the FY2021 budget cycle on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City. Residents can sign-up to testify or give budget testimony online.

A Howard County construction project to improve the stormwater retention pond at Fall Chill Court and Autumn Rust Road in Ellicott City is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, January 13, 2020.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced a new partnership of local organizations, Howard County Community Organizations Active in Disasters or COAD, that respond during disasters.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is joining 600+ leaders from all levels of the state’s public and private sectors at the Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference. The theme of the conference, “Building for the Future,” encourages attendees to discuss local government policies and practices and what lies ahead for county government.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold an informational public meeting on Tuesday, December 10, to present the plans for a project to rehabilitate approximately 300 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to the Little Patuxent River in the Centennial Park North Area in Ellicott City.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 18 to discuss the first phase of planned improvements to Lime Kiln Road. Phase I will include realignment of a 650-foot section of roadway, relocation of utilities and improvements to existing culvert between 11957 and 12185 Lime Kiln Road.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball celebrates the completion of his first year in office this week while highlighting the accomplishments of his administration from the past year.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the launch of Age-Friendly Howard County. The county is beginning a three- to five-year plan to join the AARP network of age-friendly states and communities, an affiliate of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on Columbia being named the “Safest City in America” for the second year in a row by WalletHub.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to launch Age-Friendly Howard County on Tuesday, December 3, joining the AARP network of age-friendly states and communities, an affiliate of the World Health Organization.

A Howard County construction project to improve the stormwater retention pond at Fall Chill Court and Autumn Rust Road in Ellicott City is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, December 16.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Thursday, December 12 to present the plans for a nearby pond improvement project.

On December 2, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a transportation forum to deliver an overview of transportation priorities, as well as presentations of ongoing transportation infrastructure projects, investments, policies and public safety.

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

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the County’s Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) will hold the second annual Champions of Change: Engage, Equip, Empower conference on Wednesday, December 4.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education redistricting vote.

A Howard County construction project to conduct soil borings in Ellicott City’s Historic District is expected to begin this week. The findings from these soil boring will aid in developing the final design of North Tunnel, part of Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s “EC Safe and Sound” plan.

Howard County’s Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11 to discuss the Department of Recreation and Parks’ draft FY2021 Capital Budget and draft FY2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program for the acquisition and development of park and recreation lands.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball provided a progress report on the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan launched last December for Old Ellicott City’s ongoing recovery from recent flooding events. County Executive Ball detailed latest developments regarding acquisitions and Main Street restoration, flood mitigation projects, ensuring public safety, and continuing economic development progress and success.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold his first Citizens’ Budget Hearing for the FY2021 budget cycle on Monday, December 9. Residents wishing to speak at the hearing may sign-up ONLINE beginning Monday, November 25.

On Monday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will provide updates to the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan launched last December for Old Ellicott City’s ongoing recovery from recent flooding events. County Executive Ball will address latest developments regarding acquisitions and Main Street restoration, flood mitigation projects, ensuring public safety, and continuing economic development progress and success. 

Howard County Government offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. There will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap pick-up on Thanksgiving Day; the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20 to discuss plans to build a new 2.5-million-gallon elevated water storage tank near 8490 Washington Boulevard in Jessup.