Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman to share information regarding third doses for immunocompromised residents and preparation for booster shots in the coming months.

County Executive Calvin Ball emphasized Howard County’s efforts to vaccinate its older adult population with 97.5% of residents 65+ with at least one dose, and nearly 94% of residents 65+ fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Beginning Monday, September 13th, the handball courts at Howard County Recreation & Parks’ (HCRP) Atholton Park at 6875 Greenleigh Drive in Columbia, will be closed for approximately six weeks to allow for renovations.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has filed Council Bill 64-2021, a tree protection act, to close a loophole in current law and ensure that specimen trees are not removed before the Forest Conservation Act is applied to a development proposal. 
 

The County’s Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Thursday, September 30th to discuss the study, design and planned improvements to Rogers Avenue between US 40 and Court House Drive to enable safe access to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A Howard County construction project to replace a failed pipe culvert crossing near 12300 Folly Quarter Road in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Wednesday, September 15th. While two-way traffic will be maintained at all times along the roadway via a flagging operation, motorists can expect delays during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September.

The victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the Department of Fire and Rescue Services has been honored with an American Heart Association’s “Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Award” for 2020 based on response measures for cardiac emergencies.

Every five years, the County completes its Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP), a comprehensive plan that guides Howard County Recreation & Parks on key issues, trends and plans for managing and enhancing its preserved public lands, facilities and programs. As the County prepares its 2022 LPPRP, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Recreation & Parks and the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board seek public input to ensure we continue to provide the best parks, facilities and recreation opportunities for everyone in our community.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today recognized two Park Rangers for saving two lives by administering Narcan during a medical emergency at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge.