Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes, Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) Director Jacqueline Scott and other local leaders to formally open the County’s first-ever Family Support Center (FSC). Located at 9790 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia (RTA Bus Route 503) and open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the FSC offers comprehensive, family centered, community-based preventive programs at no cost to parents, caregivers and their children ages birth to five.

During his State of the County speech, County Executive Ball noted that the state of the county is “strong” based on educational, economic, and health and wellness progress.

A Howard County Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division construction project to repair a storm water management pond located on Columbia Association property behind 9566 Many Mile Mews in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Monday, January 15, 2024. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September 2024.

Howard County Government Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services is once again offering residents a variety of FREE holiday tree recycling options through its “Merry Mulch” program.

Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers, animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Robinson Nature Center, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, and county historic sites will be closed on Monday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

Investigators are asking area businesses to check their security cameras

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced Howard County Government has taken bold steps to further its investment in its employees with the launch of a new paid parental leave benefit, a new option to enroll in a 529 College Savings Plan and ability for all County employees, regardless of their benefit status, to elect to contribute towards a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

A Howard County construction project to stabilize exposed public utilities at a stream crossing located in a wooded area off Bending Sky Way in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Tuesday, January 2nd. The project will provide cover and protection for the water main and sewer main exposed in the stream. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-January.