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Office of Children and Families to Hold First Ever Family Engagement Conference, “Thrive By Five”
The Howard County Office of Children and Families announces its first ever parent engagement conference - "Thrive By Five," created specifically for Howard County parents of children birth to age five.
Article
11/06/2019
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Bonnie Branch Stream Bank Stabilization Project Site Investigation to Begin
A Howard County construction project to conduct soil borings near 4595 Bonnie Branch Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 11. The borings will evaluate subsurface conditions and road embankment stability for future streambank stabilization at the site. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed within five business days.
Article
11/05/2019
1253
County Executive Ball Announces Howard County Will Host 2020 National Women's Cricket Tournament
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that the 2020 National Women's Cricket Tournament will be held in Howard County. The tournament will take place July 12 to July 15, 2020 and hosted by the Howard County Cricket League, in partnership with the County's Department of Recreation & Parks and the United States Youth Cricket Association.
Article
11/05/2019
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Howard County Recreation & Parks’ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Troy Park Field
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks and other elected officials on Saturday, November 2, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Troy Park at Elkridge’s fourth field, known as Field One.
Article
11/04/2019
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St. Paul Street Sewer Connection Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to connect 3754 St. Paul Street in Ellicott City to the County’s public sewer main is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 4. Lane shifts are expected during construction hours.
Article
11/01/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball Establishes LGBTQ+ Work Group
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has signed an Executive Order to create a LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+) Work Group to work with County agencies, non-profit organizations and other community groups to facilitate an environment of inclusion, communication, understanding and respect throughout Howard County.
Article
11/01/2019
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Howard County to Open Troy Park at Elkridge’s Fourth Field
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Department of Recreation & Parks Director Raul Delerme will host a ribbon cutting tomorrow, November 2nd at 7:45 a.m. to officially open Troy Park at Elkridge’s fourth field.
Article
11/01/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Statement On Storm Cleanup in Howard County
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has released the following statement on the storm that impacted Howard County on October 31, 2019.
Article
11/01/2019
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Howard County Government Closings for Veterans Day Holiday on November 11
Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
Article
11/01/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball Encourages Families To Attend ‘Trick or Treat on Main’ in Ellicott City
Tomorrow, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will attend “Trick or Treat on Main,” a Halloween event where trick-or-treaters of all ages collect treats from Ellicott City shops and restaurants on historic Main Street. The event is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with families encouraged to come early and stay late to explore the unique businesses in Ellicott City. The event will be both kid-friendly and dog-friendly.
Article
10/30/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball Announces New Housing Master Plan, Task Force
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the new Housing Opportunities Master Plan process and signed an Executive Order to form a Housing Opportunities Master Plan Task Force.
Article
10/30/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Howard County’s Commission on Disabilities
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants with a disability and applicants who are a board or staff member of an agency providing services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Commission on Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Article
10/30/2019
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November 2019 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of November 2019.
Article
10/30/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball To Announce Housing Master Plan, Task Force
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to announce new Housing Opportunities Master Plan process, which will include hiring an independent consultant to find potential approaches in housing, including ways to expand homeownership opportunities and ensure a sustainable future of housing in Howard County
Article
10/29/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball To Light George Howard Building Purple For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will light the George Howard Building purple in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month tonight and every night for the rest of October. Domestic violence harms nearly a third of women and nearly 20% of children. Since 1987, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been designated as an opportunity to raise awareness and promote resources for healing.
Article
10/28/2019
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Howard County Recreation & Parks to Host U.S. Olympian Brandon Slay Wrestling Clinic
Wrestlers, age eight to 14, are invited to join Howard County’s Department of Recreation & Parks on Saturday, November 2, as it welcomes U.S. Olympic gold medalist wrestler Brandon Slay to its Gary J. Arthur Community Center for a pre-season wrestling clinic.
Article
10/28/2019
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Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) Releases New APFO Fiscal Study
Howard County's Department of Planning and Zoning has released a study on the fiscal impact of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), following a recommendation made by the County's Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Affordability Advisory Committee to conduct a fiscal impact analysis to study the effects of 2018 amendments to APFO.
Article
08/05/2019
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August 2019 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of August 2019
Article
08/01/2019
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Old Mill Road Sewer Repair to Begin
An urgent Howard County sewer repair project near 9955 Old Mill Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or about this Monday, August 5, at 7:00 a.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10.
Article
07/31/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Statement On Woodstock 50 Cancellation
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball releases statement regarding “Woodstock 50”, a music festival marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, no longer being held at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Howard County.
Article
07/31/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Board of Social Services
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Board of Social Services. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 29, 2019.
Article
07/31/2019
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Howard County To Hold ‘Apprenticeship Day’ For Jobseekers
The Office of Workforce Development's “Apprenticeship Day” will help jobseekers learn how to take advantage of a Registered Apprenticeship where one can “earn and learn” while working on the job.
Article
07/31/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Statement on Council Vote Supporting School System Audit
Today, the Howard County Council unanimously voted (4-0) to pass Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s resolution calling for a state audit of the Howard County Public School System.
Article
07/29/2019
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Cedar Lane Water Pumping Station Construction to Begin
A Howard County project to construct a water pumping station at 10793 Hilltop Lane in Columbia is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 5. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November 2020.
Article
07/29/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces New Office of Children and Families Administrator
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Erin Bonzon, MSW, MSPH, as the new head of the Howard County Office of Children and Families (OCF), effective immediately.
Article
07/29/2019