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A Howard County construction project to improve a failed storm drain system near 10102 and 10106 Hyla Brook Road in the Village of Wilde Lake in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 16th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June 2022.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by state officials, the La Alianza Workgroup, African American Community Roundtable, CASA, local health care partners and others to announce a transformational $1.3 million maternal health program.

One person was killed in the single-vehicle collision.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed an Executive Order creating a Public Facilities and Spaces Report Evaluation and Action Commission and named its members.

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – A Howard County construction project to repair and improve a stormwater management pond located adjacent to 6501 Huntshire Drive in Elkridge, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 23rd. This project will be completed in two consecutive phases, with Phase One expected to be completed in early August 2022 and Phase Two by early December 2022, weather permitting.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene, a second had non-life-threatening injuries. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced on Monday that Howard County has received a record 43 Achievement Awards in 2022 from the National Association of Counties, the leading organization representing county-level government operations.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced historic funding for public safety in his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including an $11 million increase for the Howard County Police Department. Accountability will also be boosted with full implementation of the Body-Worn Camera program and launch of Police Accountability Board. 

Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting this Wednesday, May 18th to present plans for a project to repair two ponds in Ellicott City, one located upstream from Centennial Lake and the second located at the end of South Meadow Court.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Transportation and Special Projects Division to hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 19th, to present plans for the installation of sidewalk, curb and gutter along the south side of Guilford Road between Winterbrook Lane and a point near US 1 in Jessup. 

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30th. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Memorial Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week. 

Proposed $84 million increase in recurring County and State funding is largest in school system history; first time Howard County Public School System getting over $1 billion commitment 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced new partnerships – including a volunteer-based delivery service – that will significantly expand no-cost access to medical equipment provided through an innovative program known as the Loan Closet.

The Howard County Health Department today announced an expansion of the “It’s OK to Ask” suicide prevention campaign to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health and suicide across all ages and cultures.

The Howard County Health Department’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit is the recipient of a NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials) Tier 2 award of $10,000.

The Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) was awarded $50,000 Howard County by CareFirst BlueCross/BlueShield through their National Health Equity Strategy to address the Diabetes epidemic.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants and student applicants interested in serving on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission. Student members are non-voting members and each serve a one-year term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 12th.

This Memorial Day, the County’s Office of Veterans and Military Families (OVMF) will honor county fallen hometown heroes with tributes posted on its “Fallen Heroes Tribute” website. Additionally, to supplement its initial research, OVMF is asking the community to help it identify additional fallen service members so the County can expand its Tribute page to honor all who have served.