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August 2019 Tip Sheet
Media tip sheet showcasing Howard County Government happenings for the month of August 2019
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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
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Howard County Launches Online Open House for Ellicott City Master Plan
The Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched an Online Open House to provide information and gather feedback as part of the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan process. The site focuses on several key downtown areas where significant changes to previously-proposed master plan ideas are likely, given the flood mitigation work under the Safe and Sound plan.
Article
07/26/2019
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Working With “Woodstock 50” Promoters To Hold Historic Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball releases the following statement regarding “Woodstock 50," a music festival marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Article
07/26/2019
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Student Commissioner Wanted for Howard County’s Human Rights Commission
The Howard County Human Rights Commission is currently accepting applications for the position of Student Commissioner to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as a non-voting member on the Commission. The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, August 2, 2019.
Article
07/24/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Howard County’s Commission for Veterans and Military Families
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Commission for Veterans and Military Families. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 23, 2019.
Article
07/24/2019
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Howard County Opens New Bocce Courts at Cedar Lane Park
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Department of Recreation & Parks Director Raul Delerme, Special Olympics Maryland Howard County Bob Baker and elected officials, as he officially opened four new synthetic-turf bocce courts at Cedar Lane Park West, located at 5081 Cedar Lane in Columbia.
Article
07/24/2019
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Calvert Ridge Pond Repair Project
The County's Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 13 to present the plans for a project to repair the Calvert Ridge stormwater management pond adjacent to 7078 Calvert Drive in Elkridge. The project will improve water quality treatment of stormwater and to improve the functionality and maintainability of the stormwater management system.
Article
07/24/2019
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County Executive Ball Issues Statement On Recent Public Safety Concerns
ELLICOTT CITY – Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding recent public safety concerns: “I am deeply saddened by any loss of life, particularly in our county and I pray that our community will be guided by our better nature to come together as one.”
Article
07/23/2019
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County Executive Ball Names New Recreation & Parks Director
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Raul Delerme will serve as the new Howard County Recreation & Parks Director, taking over for John Byrd. Delerme has been with Recreation & Parks since 1990.
Article
07/22/2019
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County Executive Ball to Cut Ribbon On Main Street’s Vintage Chic
On Friday, County Executive Ball will attend the ribbon-cutting for Vintage Chic, a new vintage home goods shop on Main Street in historic Ellicott City. The shop will be the newest of 13 boutiques, restaurants, and other businesses that have opened in Ellicott City since Ball took office.
Article
07/18/2019
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County Executive Ball Issues Safety Reminders For Extreme Heat
In response to “Code Red” heat advisories and predicted high temperatures over the coming weekend, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is reminding residents to exercise caution and avoid the heat.
Article
07/17/2019
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County Executive Ball to Deliver Emergency Preparedness Packets to Main Street Businesses
On Thursday, County Executive Ball and other Howard County officials will hand deliver emergency preparedness packets to business owners on Main Street in historic Ellicott City. As part of Ball’s Safe and Sound Plan, the packets will include materials to help businesses form an emergency plan in case of flooding and access helpful County resources.
Article
07/17/2019
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Two Public Meeting on Bain 50+ Center Project
Howard County’s Departments of Public Works and Community Resources and Services will hold two public meetings on Thursday, July 18, to discuss the planned renovation of the Bain 50+ Center, set to begin August 2019.
Article
07/16/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces Open Bid for Healthy Vending Machines In Howard County Buildings
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that the Howard County Office of Purchasing has begun soliciting bids for healthy vending machines in Howard County government buildings and facilities. The bids are due August 14th.
Article
07/15/2019
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Main Street Culvert, Storm Drain Enhancement Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia/Ellicott City Room at the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City, to present plans for a nearby culvert and storm drain enhancement project.
Article
07/12/2019
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County Executive Ball and Department of Corrections Release Statements on ICE Activity
Howard County Police do not and will not assist ICE in the enforcement of civil violations of federal immigration laws. Howard County Government has not received any reports of ICE raids in Howard County, but we encourage all undocumented people to be aware of their rights.
Article
07/12/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces Draft Scope of HCPSS Audit
Yesterday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball sent a memorandum to the Howard County Council, informing them of the revised scope of the Howard County Public School System performance audit he had initially called for in June.
Article
07/12/2019
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Howard County Launches Virtual Workshop For Route 1 Master Plan
The County's Department of Planning and Zoning launched a public virtual workshop for Phase 2 of the Route 1 Corridor Master Plan. The plan will activate transportation, infrastructure, land use and economic development implementation strategies to improve vibrancy and livability throughout the Route 1 corridor.
Article
07/11/2019