Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed a bill to acquire an agricultural preservation easement on property that is currently owned by the Dickey family but will be purchased by the Sharp family. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that Police Chief Lisa Myers will retire on November 30th. Myers was appointed Chief in February of 2019. 

November is Native American Heritage Month and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the County’s Office of Human Rights and Equity, Howard County Library System and local business Nava Be Diné, have partnered together to recognize the culture, traditions and history of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

A Howard County stormwater management construction project to install of curb and gutter, repave pavement and make improvements to the existing storm drain system at 4301 MD 32 in Dayton, is expected to begin on or about Friday, November 5th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late January 2022.  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today celebrated the opening of Savage Park’s new, inclusive playground with community members.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. However, regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking a member of the general public (the position requires no professional training in health occupations or services) interested in serving on the County’s Board of Health. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Beginning this month and running through February 1, 2022, Howard County’s Department of Public Works will be conducting a survey of septic system owners within the County’s Water and Sewer Planned Service Area. This voluntary survey will evaluate septic owners’ interest in connecting to public sewer and the information collected will only be used to help the County plan future projects.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched “HoCo Holiday Lights,” a new online mapping resource for residents and visitors to locate residential and commercial holiday light displays.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has been elected the Maryland Association of Counties’ First Vice President. As First Vice President, Ball will Chair the MACo Legislative Committee which guides the Association’s positions through each legislative session. 

A list of what's open and closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on December 24th and December 25th.

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded $250,000 to Preservation Maryland to partner with Howard County on the revitalization of the historic Ellicott City Jail.