While the Alpha Ridge Landfill remains open at this time during Governor's 'Stay at Home' Executive Order, the Landfill should only be used by residents who do not have curbside collection service (either provided by the County or a private hauler).

oday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a press conference to provide updates on the COVID-19 response. Ball announced the third Howard County death from coronavirus, a woman in her 80s with underlying health conditions.

Howard County was designated by Governor Hogan today as a “Hot Spot” within the state of Maryland, allowing the region to be a priority for federal assistance.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold a press conference on April 8th at noon, to address the ongoing response to COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued new guidance on cloth face coverings and now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain such as grocery stores and pharmacies. Since many people infected with the coronavirus have few or no symptoms, this is a step to help prevent those people from transmitting the virus to others. It is not a measure to protect you from catching the virus. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to visit the new COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Columbia on Tuesday, April 7th. 

The Howard County Economic Development Authority joined with economic development organizations from Anne Arundel, Charles, Frederick, Prince George’s, and Montgomery Counties in signing a Joint Statement on Regional Collaboration among Maryland Capital Region Local Economic Development Organizations to outline their collective commitment to growing a stronger Maryland Capital Region.  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention to hold the second annual Howard County conference on November 8, 2019, to highlight efforts to identify, eliminate and prevent sexual and labor trafficking in our region.

On Saturday, October 19, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join the Department of Community Resources and Services and its Office on Aging and Independence in hosting “Master Aging: Engage, Educate, Inspire,” a reimagination of the 50+ EXPO, which has been the premier event for older adults in Howard County for 20 years.

Howard County's Department of Public Works Bureau of Environmental Services submitted its annual Community Rating System recertification to the National Flood Insurance Program.

On Friday, October 18, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and other Howard County leaders will gather for a vigil and wreath laying to honor the memory and legacy of the late United States Representative Elijah Cummings.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced major updates to the Howard County Forest Conservation Act, which had not been updated since the 1990s, to bring it into compliance with state law and strengthen environmental regulation.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works to hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 24, to present plans to restore approximately 1,300 linear feet of the Carrolls Branch and 700 linear feet of two unnamed tributaries, and to restore and create approximately 4.76 acres of primarily forested wetland ecosystem in the area.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the county. To meet the growing demand, Howard County’s Department of Recreation & Parks is adding six pickleball courts to Alpha Ridge Park.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to make announce major updates to the Howard County Forest Conservation Act, to bring it into compliance with state law and strengthen environmental regulation.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Howard County Economic Development Authority and Howard County Chamber of Commerce to host the inaugural Howard County Small Business Summit, drawing 161 attendees representing 145 businesses.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Public Works Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2019.

Howard County’s Commission for Women is seeking nominations for outstanding women to be inducted into the 2020 Women’s Hall of Fame.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to join the Howard County Economic Development Authority and Howard County Chamber of Commerce on October 15th to host the inaugural Small Business Summit.

A Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks’ project to replace the red steel bridge located along the pathway loop below Centennial Park’s north pond in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, October 21. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball held an “Innovation Summit” to announce his new analytics initiative aimed at fostering innovation for the public good, in addition to announcing available grant funding for innovative ideas.

The Howard County Council has approved two resolutions proposed by County Executive Calvin Ball that will strengthen development regulations and fees to protect the Tiber Branch and Plumtree Branch watersheds and mitigate flooding in Ellicott City.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 23 to present plans for the construction of a flood mitigation facility that is part of the County’s EC Safe and Sound plan.

The Howard County Council has unanimously approved Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s legislation to enact his ‘Complete Streets’ vision for transportation in Howard County.