Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today cut the ribbon on the largest Ellicott City public works project constructed to date designed to prevent stormwater from reaching Historic Ellicott City during major weather events. The H-7 pond, constructed on state land in a clover-leaf interchange at the intersection of Route 29 and Route 40/Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City, can hold enough runoff to cover a football field to the height of 10 feet.

A Howard County construction project to repair and improve a stormwater management pond adjacent to 8825 Cardinal Forest Circle in Laurel, is expected to begin on or about Tuesday, November 1st. While the project is not expected to impact traffic flow, a temporary lane closure along Cardinal Forest Circle in the vicinity of the project may be required during material deliveries. Additionally, a portion of the sidewalk adjacent to the work site between 8833 and 8825 Cardinal Forest Circle will be closed to pedestrians for the duration of the project. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late February 2023.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Department of Housing and Community Development have announced next steps for Howard County’s historic Housing Opportunities Trust Fund. Now through November 4, 2022, applicants are being sought to serve on the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee, which will assist in oversight of the fund.

UPDATE: Missing elderly man Ervin Norgren has been located safe and unharmed in a neighboring jurisdiction.

The Howard County Health Department announced the expansion of services at School-Based Wellness Centers located in 11 Howard County Public Schools, as a result of $815,000 in additional funding from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Commission on Disabilities honored employers who value diversity and provide equal opportunities for employees with disabilities during the Commission’s 2022 Employer Awards ceremony.

Last night, the Howard County Human Rights Commission recognized the winners of its 2022 Human Rights Awards during a ceremony at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center.

This is the second newly established fire station to open in Howard County in the last three years.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Since launching last year, the program has seen a 91% success rate

The Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation and Action Commission is seeking community assistance in gathering historical records behind the naming of four Howard County Government buildings.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Howard Community College President Dr. Daria J. Willis to announce a transformational $3.5 million scholarship program – Complete4Success, for Howard Community College students, which will cover tuition and fees, emergency needs, and training in critical industries for 2,000 eligible students so students can get their credits to complete their degrees and move into jobs and careers.

A Howard County construction project to rehabilitate existing sewer services located along Marylee Lane, Glen Hanna Drive and connecting side streets in Scaggsville, is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 7th. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic and weather permitting, is expected to be completed by late March 2023.