Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Tourism and Ellicott City Partnership are offering a little extra incentive to shop in Old Ellicott City (OEC) this holiday season with OEC Holiday Bucks program. The program provides $10 spending vouchers redeemable at participating restaurants, shops and service providers within the OEC historic district. 

Howard County Government offices to close December 24 and December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will name current Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) Assistant Fire Chief Christine M. Uhlhorn as the department’s new Chief at a press conference on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Station #9, 5950 Tamar Drive in Columbia, Maryland at 11:00 a.m.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Human Rights invite the public to join them on December 26 for an evening celebrating Kwanzaa, a seven-day festival commemorating African-American culture and heritage.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host his 3rd annual Toys for Tots Giveaway on Saturday, December 15, at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 20 at the Miller Branch Library to present plans for a nearby pond repair and enhancement project. Construction is expected to begin in the summer or fall of 2019.

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Howard County Executive-Elect Calvin Ball announced his Howard County leadership team. “This is a strong and talented team of professionals to advise and assist me,” said County Executive Elect Ball. “I looked for experienced, innovative leaders to help me best serve our community.”

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold eight listening sessions throughout the county in an effort to offer every resident an opportunity to have their voice heard by the new County Executive.

A Howard County construction project to provide stormwater quality treatment to the existing detention pond in the vicinity of 3339 Governor Martin Court in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, December 10. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late February 2019.

Howard County’s Office of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Hebron High School, to share the preliminary findings and recommendations from its Maryland Route 99 Corridor Investigation.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will announce his decision for an Ellicott City flood mitigation plan on Monday.

Howard County’s Departments of Public Works and Planning and Zoning will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 21 to discuss the studies related to Council Bill 56-2018 (CB56-2018): Tiber Branch Watershed and Plumtree Branch Watershed Safety Act. The studies were applied to Ellicott City neighborhoods, including but not limited to, Valley Mede, Chatham, Nob Hill, Dunloggin, Dorsey’s Search, Autumn Hill, Taylor Village and Stonecrest.

A Howard County project to stabilize a slope and restore an existing storm drain outfall near 3620 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 20. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September.

A Howard County construction project to install a storm drain with minor modifications to the stormwater management pond at Springway Road and Deerfield Drive in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, May 13. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June. 

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at the Savage branch library to present the plans for a stream stabilization project and pond repair project. Construction on both projects is expected to begin in spring 2020.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join a press conference, organized by the Maryland Climate Coalition, on Main Street in Ellicott City to support the Clean Energy Jobs Act. To raise awareness for the legislation and the need to address climate change, activists are undertaking a cross-state 150-mile bike ride from Annapolis to Frederick, including a stop in Ellicott City.

Ball announced that the Office of Transportation will be led by Bruce Gartner, former Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, and significant enhancements to the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland bus service in Howard County as part of his vision for improved transportation.

A Howard County construction project to extend public water and sewer to Thompson Drive and Tulane Drive in Clarksville is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 13. Temporary lane shifts can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

or National Teacher Appreciation Week, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the National Association of Counties has selected Howard County for seven 2019 Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s Public Calendar for the week of May 7 to May 10, 2019.

A Howard County construction project to repair a water main located along Main Street in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 6. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June.

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

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a ribbon cutting today for Howard House, the new 16-bed treatment facility for substance use disorders, including opioid addiction.