Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 18 to discuss the first phase of planned improvements to Lime Kiln Road. Phase I will include realignment of a 650-foot section of roadway, relocation of utilities and improvements to existing culvert between 11957 and 12185 Lime Kiln Road.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball celebrates the completion of his first year in office this week while highlighting the accomplishments of his administration from the past year.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the launch of Age-Friendly Howard County. The county is beginning a three- to five-year plan to join the AARP network of age-friendly states and communities, an affiliate of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on Columbia being named the “Safest City in America” for the second year in a row by WalletHub.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to launch Age-Friendly Howard County on Tuesday, December 3, joining the AARP network of age-friendly states and communities, an affiliate of the World Health Organization.

A Howard County construction project to improve the stormwater retention pond at Fall Chill Court and Autumn Rust Road in Ellicott City is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, December 16.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Thursday, December 12 to present the plans for a nearby pond improvement project.

On December 2, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a transportation forum to deliver an overview of transportation priorities, as well as presentations of ongoing transportation infrastructure projects, investments, policies and public safety.

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

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the County’s Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) will hold the second annual Champions of Change: Engage, Equip, Empower conference on Wednesday, December 4.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education redistricting vote.

A Howard County construction project to conduct soil borings in Ellicott City’s Historic District is expected to begin this week. The findings from these soil boring will aid in developing the final design of North Tunnel, part of Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s “EC Safe and Sound” plan.

Howard County’s Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 11 to discuss the Department of Recreation and Parks’ draft FY2021 Capital Budget and draft FY2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program for the acquisition and development of park and recreation lands.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball provided a progress report on the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan launched last December for Old Ellicott City’s ongoing recovery from recent flooding events. County Executive Ball detailed latest developments regarding acquisitions and Main Street restoration, flood mitigation projects, ensuring public safety, and continuing economic development progress and success.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold his first Citizens’ Budget Hearing for the FY2021 budget cycle on Monday, December 9. Residents wishing to speak at the hearing may sign-up ONLINE beginning Monday, November 25.

On Monday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will provide updates to the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan launched last December for Old Ellicott City’s ongoing recovery from recent flooding events. County Executive Ball will address latest developments regarding acquisitions and Main Street restoration, flood mitigation projects, ensuring public safety, and continuing economic development progress and success. 

Howard County Government offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. There will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap pick-up on Thanksgiving Day; the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20 to discuss plans to build a new 2.5-million-gallon elevated water storage tank near 8490 Washington Boulevard in Jessup.

A Howard County construction project to repair a stormwater management pond in the vicinity of 5362 Briar Oak Court in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 18. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September 2020. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that the 2020 Major League Quidditch (MLQ) Championship will be held in Howard County on August 15 and 16, 2020 at Troy Park at Elkridge.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is encouraging residents to donate new, unwrapped toys to children in need this holiday season. In 2016, County Executive Ball, then a Councilmember, partnered with Toys For Tots to launch the inaugural Howard County campaign. Toys For Tots provides free toys to our families in need (children up to 14 years old) attending Howard County public schools. Over the years, the donations have helped make the holidays brighter for thousands of families.

The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services will hold three Grant Information Sessions for non-profit organizations interested in learning more about the FY2021 Community Service Partnership (CSP) Grant Program. The meetings will be held at 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Room 337/338 in Columbia on Friday, November 15, 2019. Session One will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by Session Two from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Session Three from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Set to begin on or about Wednesday, November 13, the Oakland Mills Tunnel will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The project is estimated to take one to two weeks to complete.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join Columbia Association and the Howard County Veterans Foundation to honor and pay tribute to all veterans and active military servicemembers who protect our freedoms and serve our community, with a parade this Sunday, November 10.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is participating in a new program, the “Economic Mobility Leadership Network,” that is bringing together 20 diverse and bipartisan leaders from across the country to explore the role counties can play to positively affect economic mobility.