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County Executive Ball Allocates CARES Act Funds to Subsidize Costs of RecZone Child Care Program
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the allocation of CARES Act funding to subsidize the new RecZone program operated by the Department of Recreation & Parks.
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08/26/2020
2727
County Reaches Agreement of Sale to Purchase Savage Remainder Property
County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that an Agreement of Sale has been reached to acquire the Savage remainder property, a five-acre parcel located to the west of Savage Mill, for $1.725 million.
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08/25/2020
2728
County Executive Ball to Host Health & Wellness Townhall
County Executive Calvin Ball is hosting a Health and Wellness Townhall on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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08/25/2020
2729
County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Native Tree Giveaway for Residents
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the Department of Recreation & Parks in cooperation with the Office of Community Sustainability will be giving away 2,020 native trees for Howard County residents to plant on their property.
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08/24/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Announces New Equity and Restorative Practices Position
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced a new government position, the Equity and Restorative Practices Manager, whose role will identify any practices or policies needed to ensure equity; recommend and implement training and competency-building; develop strategic community partnerships. Through restorative practices, the leader in this position will help our community in strengthening relationships and building social connections. Ball also announced the renaming of the Office of Human Rights to the Office of Human Rights and Equity.
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08/24/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball to Announce New Howard County Equity and Restorative Practices Manager Position
County Executive Calvin Ball will announce a new government position, the Equity and Restorative Practices Manager, on Monday, August 24th at 11 am. in Columbia. Ball also plans to announce the renaming of the Office of Human Rights to the Office of Human Rights and Equity.
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08/21/2020
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Sheppard Lane Realignment Project to Begin
The work will include the realignment of Sheppard Lane with MD 108 and the installation of a new traffic signal at the MD108/Sheppard Lane intersection.
Article
08/18/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Health and Wellness Townhall, Record Low Positivity Rate, Community Testing Sites
County Executive Calvin Ball is hosting a Health and Wellness Townhall on August 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Nine health professionals from the region will answer questions and discuss pressing health topics including COVID-19, behavioral and mental health, and innovations in healthcare.
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08/18/2020
2734
Public Hearing on Section 106 Permits for Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Projects Scheduled for September
A virtual hearing will be held on September 9th at 7:00 p.m. to allow public comment on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permits needed for multiple Ellicott City flood mitigation projects.
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08/14/2020
2735
Howard County Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant for New Buses and Automated Announcement System
This week, Howard County was awarded grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase three replacement transit vehicles and implement an automated bus stop announcement system on its fixed route fleet.
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08/13/2020
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County Executive Ball Launches RecZone Program to Meet Childcare Needs
Open to students in grades K-5, RecZone participants will receive support for virtual learning assignments, work sessions, and will enjoy crafts, physical activities, and games. The program will begin on September 8 at select schools throughout Howard County.
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08/12/2020
2737
Howard County Joins Amicus Brief Protecting LGBTQ+ Community from Healthcare Discrimination
Howard County has joined an amicus brief seeking the invalidation of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rule that would strip anti-discrimination and foreign language protections from the Affordable Care Act.
Article
08/12/2020
2738
County Executive Calvin Ball to Sign Partnership to Improve Food Access in Western Howard County
County Executive Calvin Ball will join executives from several county agencies and members of the Lisbon United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 13, at 5:15 p.m. at Lisbon Elementary School to sign a new partnership improving food access in Western Howard County.
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08/12/2020
2739
Court Dismisses Howard County’s Petition for FAA Flight Changes
This week the Fourth Circuit of U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed Howard County’s Petition for Judicial Review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) changing flight paths as part of its implementation of NextGen.
Article
08/12/2020
2740
Howard County Continues Fight to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Are Included in Congressional Apportionment
Howard County today issued the followed statement after joining a coalition that filed a motion for partial summary judgment or, in the alternative, a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit to halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to illegally leave millions of undocumented immigrants out of the congressional apportionment base following the conclusion of the 2020 Decennial Census.
Article
08/10/2020
2741
Hitching Post Lane Sewer Stabilization Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to stabilize a public sewer near 9170 Hitching Post Lane in Laurel, this project is expected to be completed by early September, weather permitting. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic in the area.
Article
08/10/2020
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Old Annapolis Road Crosswalk Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to provide a safe crossing for pedestrians accessing Burleigh Manor Middle School and Centennial High School in Ellicott City is underway. Lane shifts along Old Annapolis Road can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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08/10/2020
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Recreation & Parks Celebrate 2020 Graduates with Lacrosse Sendoff Game at Troy Park
On Thursday evening, Howard County Recreation & Parks held a Lacrosse Sendoff exhibition game at Troy Park in recognition of players who graduated from local high schools this year. The event gave young lacrosse players a chance to play one last game with their teammates.
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08/10/2020
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County Executive Ball Announces Revisiting Howard County Police Department’s Body Worn Cameras
County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Chief Lisa Myers today addressed the implementation of a body-worn camera program for the Howard County Police Department.
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06/19/2020
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Howard County Extends Business Relief Grant Application Deadline and Expands Eligibility
Howard County has extended the HoCo RISE Business Grants deadline to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 for all three grant programs. The Storefront Retail grant now has an expanded list of eligible businesses to include other types of storefront service providers that were forced to close or operate at limited capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, fitness facilities, fine art studios, dry cleaners, and other service providers. Applications will remain open until Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
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06/17/2020
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Howard County Launches Housing Opportunities Master Plan Public Survey
The County has launched its Housing Opportunities Master Plan public survey to assist in the development of recommendations for the Housing Opportunities Master Plan for Howard County.
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06/17/2020
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Recreation & Parks Reopening Pavilions, Allowing Games, Tournaments, and More
To stay aligned with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order, Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks announced today the reopening of additional outdoor activities and facilities, including games, tournaments, and park pavilions.
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06/16/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Data Trends, Rec & Parks, Bike Share Reopening, Twin Freedoms Day
Howard County continues to see COVID-19 data trending in the right direction. Howard County Health Department now has 45 contract tracers working to trace and investigate COVID-10 confirmed cases in the county. Cited in the HoCo RISE plan, the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimated 15 contact tracers per 100,000 population needed. Howard County is still onboarding additional contact tracers.
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06/15/2020
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Howard County Launches Virtual Assistance Portal
Howard County launched a virtual assistance portal for residents to easily access disaster and emergency resources, such as rent relief, food distribution, and other essential services.
Article
06/12/2020
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Howard County to Host Older Adults Teleconference Town Hall
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Department of Community Resources and Services’ Office on Aging and Independence will present a teleconference town hall meeting for older adults, caregivers, and interested community members on June 29, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
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06/12/2020