County Council Monthly Meeting
A monthly meeting of the Howard County Council.
County Council Joint Meeting with the Board of Education
A joint meeting of the Howard County Council and Howard County Public School System's Board of Education.
New Year's Day Holiday Closings
Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts, animal shelter and Recreation & Parks’ Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms and Meadowbrook Athletic Complex will be closed on Friday, December 31st in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Howard County Releases Spending Affordability Advisory Committee Report for FY 2023
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the Spending Affordability Advisory Committee’s (SAAC) Report for the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023).
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 17th and there will be regular Monday trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim services on the 17th.
Presidents' Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday, February 21st and there will be regular Monday trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim services on the 21st.
Good Friday
Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 15th and there will be regular Friday trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim collection
Memorial Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30th. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Memorial Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and more will be closed in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day on Monday, June 20th and there will be regular Monday curbside trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim collections.
Independence Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4th. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scraps collection on the 4th, the County’s holiday slide schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Labor Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5th. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Labor Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, October 10th and there will be regular curbside Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection.
Veterans Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. However, there will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collections.
Thanksgiving
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. As there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Thanksgiving Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Christmas
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed on Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. There will regular Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on the 26th.
Bicycle Advisory Group Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG).
Bicycle Advisory Group Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG).
Bicycle Advisory Group Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG).
What is Hospice?
Join the Community Ambassador from Gilchrist to learn about the purpose of hospice, services available, and supports for quality of life at a most precious time.
Composting Facility Tour
Take a guided tour of the state-of-the-art Composting Facility at Alpha Ridge Landfill.
Howard County Ensures Broadband to 85% of Unserved Households
Transformative initiative delivering reliable internet connection to nearly 600 households
Man killed in argument outside Jessup bar (UPDATED)
Howard County police are investigating an overnight shooting death in Jessup
Police investigating fatal collision in Elkridge
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Howard County Executive Ball Announces $76 Million Bond Sale
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that a total of $76 million Public Improvement (CPI) and Metropolitan District bonds were sold via a competitive bid process.
Joint Community Advisory Board (JCAB) Meeting
The Health Department facilitates a Joint Community Advisory Board (JCAB) to support both the Harm Reduction Services Program and the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program for Howard County residents.