Newly Finished Complete Streets Project Opens in Savage
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today opened a newly finished Complete Streets project in Savage.
Howard County Receives Unmodified (“Clean”) Opinion for Financial Statements in Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the County has received an unmodified (“clean”) opinion on financial statements issued for Fiscal Year 2021.
Special Household Hazardous Waste Collection
While Household Hazardous Waste remains closed for the winter, there will be three special collections held on the following Saturdays:
- Saturday, January 8
- Saturday, February 5
- Saturday, March 5
These one-day events will be held from 8am to 4pm at the Alpha Ridge Landfill (2350 Marriottsville Rd). Residents are required to show their drivers licenses as proof of residence in Howard County.
Special Household Hazardous Waste Collection
While Household Hazardous Waste remains closed for the winter, there will be three special collections held on the following Saturdays:
- Saturday, January 8
- Saturday, February 5
- Saturday, March 5
These one-day events will be held from 8am to 4pm at the Alpha Ridge Landfill (2350 Marriottsville Rd). Residents are required to show their drivers licenses as proof of residence in Howard County.
Special Household Hazardous Waste Collection
While Household Hazardous Waste remains closed for the winter, there will be three special collections held on the following Saturdays:
- Saturday, January 8
- Saturday, February 5
- Saturday, March 5
These one-day events will be held from 8am to 4pm at the Alpha Ridge Landfill (2350 Marriottsville Rd). Residents are required to show their drivers licenses as proof of residence in Howard County.
Construction Starts on Critical Ellicott City Safe & Sound Flood Mitigation Pond
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today broke ground on the Quaker Mill Flood Mitigation Pond.
Merry Mulch - Holiday Tree Collection
Help keep thousands of trees out of the landfill!
Holiday trees are taken to the Alpha Ridge Landfill Composting Facility where they are recycled into compost and mulch.
Learn more on our website.
Police investigating fatal collision in Jessup
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nearly 2,000 Households Received Housing Support in Howard County
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced, as of December 1st, the County's Department of Housing and Community Development and its non-profit partners have distributed more than $15 million (or 51%) of its county, state and federal funding in rent and utility assistance and foreclosure prevention assistance to 1,849 county households.
Howard County Signs Joint Workforce Services Agreement with Fort Meade and Anne Arundel County
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fort George G. Meade and Anne Arundel County to provide workforce services to transitioning service members, active-duty spouses and veterans at Fort Meade.
Introduction to the Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual
Virtual workshop introducing the updates to the Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual
Technical Overview to the Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual
Virtual workshop providing a technical overview of the updates to the Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual
Suspect has non-life threatening injury in police shooting
Two officers injured after wanted suspects ram police car; four in custody.
Howard County Executive Ball Hosts Governor Hogan for Groundbreaking of Critical Ellicott City Safe and Sound Flood Mitigation Pond
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Governor Larry Hogan and state and local officials for the groundbreaking of the crucial H7 Dry Flood Mitigation Pond, an Ellicott City Safe and Sound project.
Dobbin Road Pathway Public Meeting
There will be a public meeting to be held virtually on October 28, 2021 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM.
Notice for those who recently filed a fraud report
The Howard County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate hundreds of Unemployment Insurance fraud claims that have been received through our online reporting (Coplogic) system.
Suspect charged in Aug. 16 police shooting in Jessup
A suspect has been charged with four counts of assault in the incident.
DHCD Board Meeting
Special Meeting for Action Items - via conference call - Agenda
Police focus on roadway safety as kids head back to school
As students prepare to return to school later this month, Howard County police are working to ensure that children, parents and teachers arrive safely. Through a continuing back-to-school program, known as H.A.S.T.E. (Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement), officers will focus on enforcing speed, seat belt and child safety seat laws in school zones.
Police investigating fatal collision in Annapolis Junction
Howard County police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision in Annapolis Junction.
Baltimore Street Improvements to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve pedestrian access and safety, while providing vehicular traffic calming along Baltimore Street between Fair Street and Williams Street in Savage, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 30th. Signs and flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed, as temporary lane closures can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November.
Cardinal Forest Pond Improvements to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve a stormwater management detention pond near 8825 Cardinal Forest Circle in Laurel, is expected to begin on or about Monday, August 30th. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic; however, a portion of the sidewalk adjacent to the work site will be closed to pedestrians for the duration of the work. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late December.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants for Commission on Aging
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants, specifically those over the age of 55, who are interested in serving on the County’s Commission on Aging. Applicants will also function as a Commission representative to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 3, 2021.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Howard County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board as a member and as an alternate. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 3rd.
Composting Facility Tour
Take a guided tour of the state-of-the-art Composting Facility at Alpha Ridge Landfill.