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Howard County Recreation & Parks Department Announces Additional Openings Beginning July 6
Howard County’s Department of Recreation and Parks has announced additional reopenings of its indoor facilities and amenities starting Monday, July 6th.
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06/22/2020
3802
Ellicott City Soil Borings to Begin
A Howard County project to conduct soil borings to study the integrity of the structures near Main Street and Maryland Avenue in Ellicott City is expected to begin Tuesday, June 23 and take one week to complete, weather permitting.
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06/22/2020
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County Executive Ball Announces Revisiting Howard County Police Department’s Body Worn Cameras
County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Chief Lisa Myers today addressed the implementation of a body-worn camera program for the Howard County Police Department.
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06/19/2020
3804
Howard County Extends Business Relief Grant Application Deadline and Expands Eligibility
Howard County has extended the HoCo RISE Business Grants deadline to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 for all three grant programs. The Storefront Retail grant now has an expanded list of eligible businesses to include other types of storefront service providers that were forced to close or operate at limited capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, fitness facilities, fine art studios, dry cleaners, and other service providers. Applications will remain open until Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
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06/17/2020
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Howard County Launches Housing Opportunities Master Plan Public Survey
The County has launched its Housing Opportunities Master Plan public survey to assist in the development of recommendations for the Housing Opportunities Master Plan for Howard County.
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06/17/2020
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Recreation & Parks Reopening Pavilions, Allowing Games, Tournaments, and More
To stay aligned with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order, Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks announced today the reopening of additional outdoor activities and facilities, including games, tournaments, and park pavilions.
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06/16/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Data Trends, Rec & Parks, Bike Share Reopening, Twin Freedoms Day
Howard County continues to see COVID-19 data trending in the right direction. Howard County Health Department now has 45 contract tracers working to trace and investigate COVID-10 confirmed cases in the county. Cited in the HoCo RISE plan, the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimated 15 contact tracers per 100,000 population needed. Howard County is still onboarding additional contact tracers.
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06/15/2020
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Howard County Launches Virtual Assistance Portal
Howard County launched a virtual assistance portal for residents to easily access disaster and emergency resources, such as rent relief, food distribution, and other essential services.
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06/12/2020
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Howard County to Host Older Adults Teleconference Town Hall
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Department of Community Resources and Services’ Office on Aging and Independence will present a teleconference town hall meeting for older adults, caregivers, and interested community members on June 29, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
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06/12/2020
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Greenway Drive Drainage Improvement Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage along a portion of Greenway Drive in Ellicott City is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, June 27. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late October.
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06/12/2020
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Howard County Wins Four NACo Awards for Innovative Governance
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the National Association of Counties (NACo) has selected Howard County for four 2020 Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
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06/11/2020
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Warfield’s Range Pond Improvements to Begin
A Howard County construction project to improve a stormwater management detention pond near 10544 Hunters Way in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, June 22. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-October.
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06/11/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Howard County Following State Reopening Guidance, Rec & Parks Opening Playgrounds, RTA Operations
Howard County will continue to align with Governor Hogan’s reopening plan. Today, the Governor announced the following reopenings effective Friday, June 12th at 5:00 p.m.:
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06/10/2020
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Howard County Department of Public Works Director and Finance Director Retire
Howard County Department of Public Works Director, Jim Irvin, and his wife, Janet Irvin, Finance Director, announce their retirement effective June 30, 2020.
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06/09/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Testing Data Added to Dashboard, Health Enrollment Deadline, Rec & Parks Updates
Howard County has updated its COVID-19 Dashboard to include testing data. The fifth section of the dashboard details the seven-day rolling average positivity rate, the number of tests administered daily, and overall tests administered. The case summary section now also includes a seven-day rolling average of confirmed cases.
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06/08/2020
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Howard County Business Relief Grant Application Information
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) released application instructions to access the $5.7 million in Business Relief Grants allocated to Howard County. The grants provide financial assistance to businesses in targeted sectors that have been most impacted by COVID-19 and plan to re-open. Applications will open at 7 a.m. on June 11, 2020 and close at 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2020. To prepare for the application, please review application instructions available at http://www.hceda.org/c19grants. Grants are expected to be distributed by early July.
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06/08/2020
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Howard County Will Observe Day of Prayer in Memory of George Floyd
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced a Day of Prayer on Tuesday, June 9th in Howard County, Maryland. Residents are encouraged to join in 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence in memory of George Floyd at 10:30 a.m. George Floyd’s funeral will be held in Houston, Texas on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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06/05/2020
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Howard County Notes Concerning Opioid Trend
Though Howard County has seen a 27% decrease in nonfatal overdoses in 2020 compared to this time last year, there has also been a 10% increase in fatal overdoses compared to the previous year. Howard County’s numbers are a part of a larger trend nationally and across jurisdictions suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic increases risk factors for people with substance use disorders.
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06/05/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Virtual Summer Youth Program
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Workforce Development launched a Virtual Summer Youth Program to connect 14-24 year-olds with jobs in Howard County. This five-week paid program focuses on job readiness skills and career exploration in a structured virtual learning environment.
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06/05/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Virtual Summer Youth Program
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Workforce Development launch Virtual Summer Youth Program to connect 14-24 year-olds with jobs in Howard County.
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06/05/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Outdoor Seating Permit, What’s Open and Closed in Howard County, Library System Updates, Blood Drives
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today a new Temporary Use Permit for Outdoor Table Service for restaurants and bars that do not currently have outdoor table service or need to expand existing outdoor table service. Beginning today, June 4th, businesses can apply by visiting: https://accela1.howardcountymd.gov/citizenaccess/. If the proposed outdoor seating is located on private property, businesses may provisionally set up and begin using the outdoor seating; however Howard County may suspend, revoke, or require modifications to the arrangement should conditions that conflict with Howard County guidelines or safe operations arise. If the proposed outdoor seating is located on county property, businesses must wait for their permit to be issued before setting up new seating.
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06/04/2020
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Howard County Launches Outdoor Table Service Permits Conditionally Approved Upon Submission, Subject to Review
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is launching a new Temporary Use Permit for Outdoor Table Service for restaurants and bars that do not currently have outdoor table service or need to expand existing outdoor table service. Beginning today, June 4th, businesses can apply by visiting: https://accela1.howardcountymd.gov/citizenaccess/.
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06/04/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Howard County Aligns with Governor’s Phase 2 Reopening, Contact Tracing Campaign
Today, Governor Hogan announced the reopening of additional non-essential businesses effective Friday, June 5th at 5:00 p.m., including some additional personal services, as Maryland moves into Phase 2 of his Roadmap to Recovery plan. Howard County will be aligning its reopening status with the State of Maryland, as well as his previous orders, which includes allowing indoor faith services as outlined by the Governor’s Executive Order. The Department of Recreation & Parks is reopening restrooms at its parks; however, playgrounds will remain closed. County Executive Calvin Ball will be signing an Executive Order tomorrow to bring Howard County’s reopening status in line with Maryland.
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06/03/2020
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County Executive Calvin Ball Statement on Howard County Demonstration
County Executive Calvin Ball joined a youth-led demonstration this afternoon and released the following statement: “Today, I joined Howard County residents for a peaceful demonstration to demand justice for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the many others whose names we'll never know. As a County Executive, and as a father, I am frustrated with the clear inequity that continues to exist in our society. It is easy to identify the problems and causes, but the part that eternally eludes us is the solution."
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06/02/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Mental Health Resources, Liquor Board Rule Change, Columbia Association Updates
Howard County has compiled mental health resources and support for residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic and recent racial injustices. County Executive Calvin Ball has been keen on raising awareness and providing more mental health services to youth, launching the “It’s OK to Ask” campaign in 2019.
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06/02/2020