Today, as part of his Safe and Sound plan, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced he has chosen Option 3G.7.0 for his flood mitigation plan for Ellicott City. The plan includes a range of key projects, including a North Tunnel, that will decrease flood depths and ensure public safety.

Effective Saturday, June 15, 2019, Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services will no longer accept curbside recycling placed out in plastic bags. Items placed out for recycling, should be placed loose in the county assigned recycling bin/cart.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will announce his decision for an Ellicott City flood mitigation plan on Monday.

Howard County’s Departments of Public Works and Planning and Zoning will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 21 to discuss the studies related to Council Bill 56-2018 (CB56-2018): Tiber Branch Watershed and Plumtree Branch Watershed Safety Act. The studies were applied to Ellicott City neighborhoods, including but not limited to, Valley Mede, Chatham, Nob Hill, Dunloggin, Dorsey’s Search, Autumn Hill, Taylor Village and Stonecrest.

A Howard County project to stabilize a slope and restore an existing storm drain outfall near 3620 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 20. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September.

A Howard County construction project to install a storm drain with minor modifications to the stormwater management pond at Springway Road and Deerfield Drive in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, May 13. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June. 

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at the Savage branch library to present the plans for a stream stabilization project and pond repair project. Construction on both projects is expected to begin in spring 2020.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join a press conference, organized by the Maryland Climate Coalition, on Main Street in Ellicott City to support the Clean Energy Jobs Act. To raise awareness for the legislation and the need to address climate change, activists are undertaking a cross-state 150-mile bike ride from Annapolis to Frederick, including a stop in Ellicott City.

Ball announced that the Office of Transportation will be led by Bruce Gartner, former Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, and significant enhancements to the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland bus service in Howard County as part of his vision for improved transportation.

A Howard County construction project to extend public water and sewer to Thompson Drive and Tulane Drive in Clarksville is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 13. Temporary lane shifts can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

or National Teacher Appreciation Week, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the National Association of Counties has selected Howard County for seven 2019 Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s Public Calendar for the week of May 7 to May 10, 2019.

A Howard County construction project to repair a water main located along Main Street in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 6. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June.

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

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a ribbon cutting today for Howard House, the new 16-bed treatment facility for substance use disorders, including opioid addiction.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold a community meeting tonight to solicit public input on Phase 2 of his Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a ribbon cutting to open the new Howard House on May 2nd at 11:30 AM. The new Howard House will be a 16-bed treatment facility for substance use disorders, including opioid addiction.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will recognize May 1st as “Zaching Day” in Howard County. Zachary Lederer started the Zaching Against Cancer Foundation (ZACF) before he passed away of brain cancer at the age of 20 in March of 2014. Zachary's birthday is May 1st and this day will be used to raise awareness and funds for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Hosted by the Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) with County Executive Calvin Ball, the 2nd annual State of Early Childhood in Howard County event will be held this evening, Wednesday, May 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Library System. Featured speakers include Superintendent Michael J. Martirano and Lisa Davis of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS); and Frank Kros of The Upside Down Organization.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced Holly Harden, Recreation Services Supervisor for the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks, was elected President of the Maryland Recreation & Parks Association.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has approved 36 grant recipients for flood mitigation projects through his Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan. The grant program was designed to enhance public safety by assisting residents with flood mitigation projects for their structures.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the county has again received the highest possible credit rating, AAA, from all three bond rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s. Among more than 3,000 counties in the nation, Howard is one of only 43 counties to receive a AAA rating from all agencies. The rating affirms Howard County’s ability to pay its debts and gives taxpayers the lowest possible interest when repaying bonds sold by the county.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today welcomed Bruce Gartner, a 20-year veteran of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), as the county Office of Transportation’s new Administrator.

A Howard County construction project to mill and repave Little Patuxent Parkway between Columbia Road and Broken Land Parkway in Columbia is expected to begin on or about Sunday evening, April 28. To minimize traffic disruptions, work will take place Sunday through Thursday, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late June.