Dear Friends,
We are beginning to see a consistent increase of positive COVID-19 cases and a concerning trend of hospitalization increases in Howard County. As of 9:00 a.m. this morning and according to the Maryland Department of Health, our positivity rate is at 2.95% and our cases per 100,000 of our population is at 9.30. Last week, these numbers were 2.78% and 8.90 respectively. In addition, we currently have 16 COVID-19 patients in our ICU and Acute Care units.
I understand that many residents are feeling quarantine fatigue. However, we need all residents to remain vigilant. Face coverings, washing hands and physical distancing are our most powerful weapons to slow and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Although we have administered a total of 184,486 tests and the percent of population tested is 33.3%, it’s imperative that residents continue getting tested if you have been around or are concerned about a possible COVID-19 exposure. Robust testing procedures help us better mitigate any further spread. For more information, please visit HChealth.org.
We all have a responsibility to do all we can to reverse these concerning trends.
For more data and COVID-19 information, please click here.
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State of the County Address
As we’ve spent many of the last months filled with anxiety and uncertainty, I can confidently say, the state of Howard County is strong and resilient. We are putting people back to work safely, assisting those in need, and making sure Howard County is striving, not only to be the best overall, but for all.
Throughout this year, we have tackled many challenges, and while we’re not out of the woods just yet, we know that if we work together – we rise together.
If you missed our State of the County, you can watch it here.
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Congratulations Dr. Hetherington!
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Please join me in congratulating my dear friend Dr. Kathleen Hetherington for being named one of the Daily Record’s Most Admired CEOs. Since 2007, she has been a trusted and valued leader in our region, growing Howard Community College’s enrollment and establishing critical partnership to fuel our next generation of leaders.
This recognition comes as HCC celebrates their 50th anniversary, and is a testament to the hard work of Dr. Hetherington and our entire HCC community.
Please note, this picture was taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Native American Heritage Month
Howard County is a place where every resident deserves to feel included, represented, and valued. Native Americans have shared their strong sense of community, family, and faith for generations in Howard County. Their history is embedded in our nomenclature and our geography.
November is Native American Heritage month, and a wonderful opportunity for residents of all ages to learn more about the people who lived on this land before us and their contributions to our community, state, and nation.
I encourage residents to join the Office of Human Rights for their month-long celebration of Native American history and culture. Learn more here.
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6th Annual Veterans Day Event
This Veterans Day, we are proud to partner with the The Howard County Veterans Foundation, Inc. and the Columbia Association for The 6th Annual Howard County Veterans Day Celebration on Sunday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been moved to a virtual platform.
Howard County is home to more than 22,000 Veterans. I encourage residents to join us as we give our thanks to those in service by watching online here.
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Moving to Digital
I was so pleased to join Archscan, LLC for the ribbon cutting of their new office space in Columbia. ArchSCAN is a women-owned, small business that specializes in top-notch document archiving and scanning services. Today, everyone wants information at their fingertips without leaving their desks. Their services help bridge the digital divide and ensure clients have easy access to information.
Please join me in congratulating them on this new space, as well as being nominated as one of the fastest growing businesses by the Baltimore Business Journal. To learn more, please visit their website here.
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New Head Start Center
Head Start provides critical early childhood education and enrichment for our young residents. This larger space at Long Reach Village Center, a central hub for our community, will allow for more classroom capacity and reduce challenging transit needs.
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Providing accessible early childhood education is critical to the preparation and success of our children. As Long Reach continues to welcome new, people-driven services, we’re thrilled that Head Start will have a designated space in the neighborhood and serve as an anchor for the Long Reach Village Center.
Congratulations to Bita Dayhoff and the Community Action Council of Howard County for this new location.
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Scams 101: Online Shopping
With the beginning of the holiday shopping season, many of us are choosing to shop online. While online shopping is often a safe choice, there are ways to ensure you are protected when shopping online.
Make sure to only use website starting with https; look for sites where the contact information of the business is easy to find; check the business’ return policies prior to buying; only buy from reputable sites; and beware of companies with address outside the USA.
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Keeping Us Safe
The challenges our first responders have faced and adapted to this year are a testament to their professionalism and dedication to keeping Howard County safe. I was joined by Lt. Governor Boyd K Rutherford, the Howard County Opioid Crisis Community Council, and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of our first responders in the battle against substance misuse.
Our continued efforts to save lives, encourage recovery, and ensure all our residents are healthy and thriving would not be possible without our first responders. A special thank you to Howard County Police Department, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Sheriff Marcus Harris, Howard County State's Attorney Rich Gibson, and Department of Corrections Director Jack Kavanagh for their continued efforts to keep our community safe, so residents can thrive.
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Transportation Town Hall
Join transportation officials and me on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. for a Transportation Town Hall. Topics to be discussed include transportation safety, complete street, transit, and more.
Ask questions in advance at TownHall@HowardCountymd.gov
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Free Rides for Seniors
With flu season on the horizon, Neighbor Ride has launched a "Get Your Flu Shot Early" Campaign. Neighbor Ride will provide free rides to Howard County seniors (60+) who would like to receive their flu vaccination at a local physicians office, pharmacy, or community event.
As we continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important that all our residents are healthy and thriving, especially one of our high-risk populations. To schedule a ride, please visit www.neighborride.org/freeride/ or call (410) 884-7433.
Please note, this picture was taken prior to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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It's Time to Vote!
It is often said that elections have consequences, but I believe elections are opportunities. Voting is the time to make your voice heard and to seize your opportunity. If you haven't already, please take a moment to make sure you are registered to vote, and make a plan on how and where you will vote by November 3rd.
Voters who are not currently registered may now register in person before casting their ballot at a voting center during early voting or on election day.
Early voting ends TODAY, Monday, November 2nd, and election day is TOMORROW, November 3rd. To see the full list of early voting sites, click here, and click here to see election day voting sites.
Please note, mail-in ballots may be returned to a ballot drop box which will be located at the Howard County Board of Elections Office, Meadowbrook Athletic Center, Marriotts Ridge High School, Reservoir High School, Long Reach High School, Wilde Lake High School, Lisbon Elementary School, Elkridge Landing Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School.
To update your voter registration, register to vote, or check your voting status, please visit the State Board of Elections website here.
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Thanksgiving Guidance
As more people spend time indoors with approaching cooler weather, we must remain vigilant against the spread of the virus. This year is full of firsts, and hopefully lasts, when it comes to how we celebrate holidays.
Please avoid large family gatherings this Thanksgiving, and instead celebrate with those within your immediate family. Our ability to prevent large outbreaks this winter hinges on adhering to the recommendations from institutions like the CDC and public health officials.
If we all work together – even when we’re apart – we can avoid COVID-19 surges in Howard County and keep one another safe.
To read the CDC's guidance, please click here.
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Eviction Support
There is an immediate need for legal assistance to support tenants in demonstrating substantial loss of income-related to COVID-19. At the recommendation of Attorney General Brian Frosh’s Access to Justice COVID-19 task force, Howard County has provided funding for Maryland Legal Aid to assist residents facing eviction and other legal challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We’ve seen more than 46,000 residents file for unemployment since March, and there are many of our neighbors who are unable to afford private attorney assistance on top of their daily needs.
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Rental Assistance
The longer this pandemic stretches on, the more urgent rental and eviction relief becomes. With more than 23,000 renters in the county, and more than 46,000 residents who have filed for unemployment, we are doing all that we can to keep people safely housed.
A second round of HoCo RISE rental assistance funding is currently available, providing an additional $800,000 in CARES Act funds to support residents struggling to pay rent due to the pandemic. As we continue to battle this virus, we must deliver the necessary relief and services to make sure no one falls through the cracks.
For more information, please click here.
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Food Distribution Map
Since the beginning of this pandemic, more than 46,000 Howard County residents have filed for unemployment or pandemic assistance, it’s clear access to food and groceries is one of the most urgent needs our residents are facing.
We’ve seen our community organizations, non-profits, and neighbors step-up to support one another, and we saw an opportunity to make it easier for folks to find what they need. This map clearly shows the daily options for groceries, food pantries, and meal pickups, and will hopefully reduce the stress for many people trying to figure out where to find the resources they need.
Visit the map today here.
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Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS)
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A REMINDER from our Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS): As County 50+ centers remain CLOSED due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If one of our 50+ Centers is your normal voting location, you will NOT be able to vote there this year. For a list of Election Day voting center locations, please click HERE. Election Day voting centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow, November 3rd and Howard County voters can vote at any location. For more information about the 2020 General Election, please visit the State’s Howard County Board of Elections website or call 410-313-5820.
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Art Contest
Artists young and old are invited to participate in DCRS’ and Commission on Disabilities 2020 Art Contest, launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Artists may submit up to two pieces of original artwork that depicts some aspect of the contest theme: “ADA30 · Disability · Equity · Inclusion · One County · Accessible to All.” The theme commemorates this landmark piece of legislation guarantees people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in all aspects of American life. To learn more about this Art Contest and for complete contest rules and entry form, check out www.howardcountymd.gov/ADA today. All artwork and entry forms must be received by no later than 11:59 p.m., Monday, November 30th.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
While holiday celebrations will likely be smaller this year for most families, the need for assistance is great than ever. I encourage you to share your blessings this year, by taking part in DCRS’ Thanksgiving Food Drive. Starting today, November 2nd through Wednesday, November 18th, DCRS is collecting non-perishable food items, baskets and/or gift cards or cash to donate to Howard County families in need. Drop-off locations have been set up throughout the county; however, if you are looking to donate a gift card or cash, please hand deliver these to the County’s MultiService Center at 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suite I in Laurel. Gift cards and cash donations should NOT be mailed and NEVER left in a drop-off bin.
Lastly, if you are an organization locating to donate, please contact Ms. Valerie Mathis directly at 410-313-0220.
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A Grateful Lunch
Instead of its traditional Thanksgiving Dinner (cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic), our DCRS’ Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) will be hosting as "A Grateful Lunch" on Tuesday, November 17th. For this year’s lunch event, OAI will be sending participants home with a traditional Thanksgiving meal to enjoy from the comfort of their kitchen table. While enjoying their lunchtime meal, participants are invited to join OAI for a virtual celebration, featuring Six Words of Gratitude and The Iris Project, presented by the Candlelight Concert Series.
The cost for a meal is $17 for participants under the age of 60, while participants 60 and older are encouraged to make a donation. Anonymous donation envelopes will be available at the meal pickup sites, the East Columbia 50+Center and the Elkridge 50+Center. Meals are being catered by Putting on the Ritz and must be ordered in advance.
To register, call Maryland Access Point at 410-313-1234 (voice/relay) between Sunday, November 1st and Monday, November 9th.
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Department of Fire and Rescue
FREE CPR and AED Training Classes
Last month, thanks to the quick actions of three Department of Recreation and Parks, Roger Carter Community Center (RCCC) employees and an RCCC member, a fellow county resident's life was saved thanks to CPR compressions and RCCC's on-site AED defibrillator. As Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) Chief William Anuszewski recently noted, this event is living proof that, together, we can make a difference. For every minute someone is in sudden cardiac arrest, their chance of survival decreases by 10 percent. That's why it's so important we all have the knowledge and training necessary to be able to recognize and take immediate action when someone is suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest.
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to sign-up for one of HCDFRS’ FREE virtual Hands-Only CPR and AED training classes. For a list of upcoming classes, check out https://tinyurl.com/hcdfrscpraedtraining today. With the help of HCDFRS, you can learn how to be the difference between life and death when it comes to a sudden cardiac arrest.
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Strategic Planning Effort
Yesterday, HCDFRS held its first of two virtual input sessions as part of its Strategic Planning effort. These sessions will help HCDFRS gain a better understanding from its stakeholders (county residents, businesses and organizations) regarding their expectations, concerns and priorities when it comes to the department’s programs and services. If you weren’t able to join the department on the 1st, I encourage you to take part in HCDFRS’ input session this Thursday, November 5th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and/or to register, click HERE. Through this process, HCDFRS hopes to better serve all who live, work and play in Howard County.
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REMINDER: HCDFRS’ Education and Training Bureau is currently conducting weekly training exercises across the county. During the month of November, HCDFRS will be conducting these exercises every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. These training exercises are not expected to impact traffic flow in the training area and will involve theatrical smoke. NO actual fire will occur during each exercise. For more information about these training exercises, including time and location, be sure to follow HCDFRS’ Facebook page and Twitter handle.
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Health Department
Please Answer the Call
In addition to robust and consistent testing being one of our most important tools to understanding the spread of COVID-19, contact tracing is also VITAL to helping STOP the spread of COVID-19. Remember, if you see "MD COVID" or (240) 466-4488 on your caller ID, please answer the call or return the missed call. While contact tracers continue to reach out to all residents who test positive for COVID-19 and their contacts, only 73.7 percent of contacts are picking up the phone. Those not answering or returning the call, may be spreading the virus among those in their households, workplaces and community. Patient information and the information of those contacted is kept CONFIDENTIAL.
Contact tracing efforts have also revealed that 35 percent of cases are due to family gatherings, followed by those who attend house parties. As we continue to move forward, it is CRITICAL we all understand that the virus is NOT GONE. Please continue to wash your hands, wear a mask and practice physical distancing.
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Department of Housing and Community Development
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Master Plan Task Force
Our Housing Opportunities Master Plan Task Force was created to identify Howard County’s housing affordability issues and offer holistic and sustainable strategies to address them. Beginning this Wednesday, November 4th, the Task Force invites you to review its draft recommendations. On the 4th, the Task Force will share a summary of its draft recommendations, well as a survey for participates to use to provide feedback. All materials will be available online at www.howardcountymd.gov/HousingTaskForce. Participants can also share their comments with the Task Force by emailing housingtaskforce@howardcountymd.gov.
In addition to the survey, the Task Force will also be hosting two virtual Open House meetings to offer participants the opportunity to ask the Project Team questions about the draft recommendations. The Open House meetings will take place Tuesday, November 10th from noon to 1:00 p.m. (and Wednesday, November 18th from 7:00 to 8 p.m. For Zoom and dial in information, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/housingtaskforce.
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Office of Human Rights
Native American Heritage Month
This November, our Office of Human Rights (OHR) has partnered with local business Nava Be Diné, to honor Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) and pay tribute to the rich ancestry, cultures and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Together, the two will host a month-long celebration, providing residents with the opportunity to learn how to hoop dance, cook Navajo Frybread and Mohawk Akwesasne Corn Soup, and more. The NAHM celebration will conclude on November 30th with a “We Are Still Here” panel discussion, featuring Native American equity workers, artists and community leaders conversing about Native American cultural resilience, civil rights and the survival of Indigenous communities. For a complete NAMH schedule of events, click HERE.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Human Rights Commission’s 2020 Human Rights Award: Jumel Howard, Erika Strauss Chavarria, Charmaine Y. Yuan (winner of the inaugural Human Rights Student Award) and The Horizon Foundation. These three individuals and community organization were recognized for their exemplary citizenship, dedicated leadership and outstanding achievement in eliminating or eradicating discrimination, all while advancing human rights for all who call our great county home. To read more about this year’s award recipients, who were recognized during a virtual ceremony last month, click HERE.
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Department of Planning and Zoning
Forest Conservation Plan
This past Thursday, I launched the 21-day public comment period for our Howard County Forest Conservation Manual draft. This “how-to” guide describes in detail how forest conservation should be accomplished before, during and after the development process, so that planners and developers have the same standards to reference, resulting in better communication, time saved and positive forest conservation outcomes. Additionally, this manual implements the Forest Conservation Act, which I recently updated in order to ensure County compliance with State law, increase forest retention and replanting, reduce use of fee-in-lieu, and improve safeguards for the environment.
To review the manual and provide, please visit our Department of Planning and Zoning’s (DPZ) public comment portal; for instructions on how to provide comments through the portal, click HERE.
Additionally, DPZ will be holding a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 5th at 4:00 p.m., to present an overview of the draft manual, accept public input and answer questions. To register for the meeting and to participate, click HERE. Please note, if you want to participate in the meeting, you must register prior to noon on the 5th. The meeting will also be live streamed at https://youtu.be/wLBpEzX0bTU, for those who simply wish to view the presentation and not participate in the discussion.
If you have questions about the meeting and/or participating in the meeting, please contact Ms. Susan Overstreet with DPZ at 410-313-4345 or email soverstreet@howardcountymd.gov. Additional information is also available on DPZ’s “Environmental Planning” website.
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Police Department
Information Needed
If you have information regarding the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Juan Michael Ross on Sunday, October 4th in Columbia, please contact our Howard County Police Department (HCPD) at 410-313-STOP or email HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov. HCPD has doubled the reward up to $10,000 for information.
At approximately 2:37 p.m. on the 4th, officers were called to the 9600 block of Basket Ring Road for a report that a subject had been shot outside a residence. Ross, of Jessup, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are still looking into the possibility the incident may have been drug-related and whether the involved parties were known to one another.
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Department of Public Works
Virtual Public Meetings
On Tuesday, November 10th, our Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a virtual public meeting to present plans for an outfall stabilization project along Carrigan Drive in Ellicott City. Improvements to the site will include the repair of approximately 265 linear feet of a severely eroded storm drain outfall channel located between 9945 and 9949 Carrigan Drive to reduce erosion and sedimentation in the Little Patuxent River. The County plans to construct approximately 170 linear feet of storm drain pipe and a series of rock grade control structures along the channel to reduce the water velocity. This project is expected to begin winter 2020.
For more information about this meeting and how to participate, click HERE.
As announced in last week’s bulletin, DPW will be holding a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 12th to present plans for the installation of a mid-block crossing on Main Street in Ellicott City. The project will include the construction of an ADA-compliant pedestrian crossing with related signage improvements near the Caplan’s building at 8125 Main Street. Weather permitting, the project is expected to begin in February 2021 and be completed in April 2021.
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Department of Public Works – Construction Report
Below are details regarding new, upcoming, completed and/or delayed Capital Projects and/or maintenance projects that have been announced.
Savage
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Savage Complete Streets Improvements (Capital Project J-4248) – Complete Streets project to include curb and sidewalk improvements along and roadway resurfacing of Washington Street between Fair Street and Williams Street, and on Fair Street, Commercial Street and Foundry Street between Baltimore Street and Washington Street. The project’s impact on traffic flow in the area is expected to be minimal during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-November.
Sykesville
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Drainage Pipe Replacement – Project to replace a drainage pipe in front of 13700 Old Frederick Road. Expected to begin on or about Wednesday, November 4th, the project is anticipated to take two days to complete, weather permitting. Signs and flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as one lane of vehicular traffic will be maintained during construction hours, weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; traffic delays can be expected.
To learn about DPW Capital Projects currently underway, visit https://bit.ly/2V6K5B6. Searchable by project category and street name, from this site you’ll find additional project details, including news releases about the project. You can also contact DPW’s Customer Service Office at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov for further assistance.
If you have questions or are interested in finding out about a State road (numbered roadway) project in your area, visit the Maryland State Highway Administration’s website and search by “County” to learn more about State road projects in Howard County.
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Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services
Leaf Raking Tips
As the leaves begin to fall, DPW’s Bureau of Environmental Services is asking residents to keep the following in mind. Please don’t blow or rake leaves into the roadway in hope that they will be swept up by one of our street sweepers. Our sweepers are not designed to pick up leaves, as large quantities of them will clog the sweeper's filters and result in the leaves being spread over a large area. Sweeper operators will in fact avoid areas of curb containing an excessive number of leaves.
Also, while our crews work hard to maintain storm drains along more than 1,000 miles of County owned roadways, there are a number of simple things our residents can do to help keep our storm drains free of debris to prevent roadway flooding and harmful nutrients from reaching the Chesapeake Bay:
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Rake and collect your leaves in paper bags or reusable containers for yard trim curbside collection.
- Mulch your leaves with your mower; they can help nourish your lawn.
- Mix your leaves with grass clippings and vegetable refuse to make compost.
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Participate in the Rake-and-Take program where “rakers” (residents who rake and bag leaves and grass) are matched with “takers” (people who want leaves and grass for composting).
- When rain is in the forecast, check nearby storm drain grates and clear them of debris.
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Office of Purchasing
Award Received
CONGRATULATIONS to our Office of Purchasing, who for the 12th consecutive year, has been recognized by the National Procurement Institute with its coveted Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award. This annual award program identifies procurement organizations that embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and e-procurement. Howard County is one of only 40 county governmental entities across the United States to receive this award.
With this award, we continue to set an example for surrounding jurisdictions on effective and innovative government procurement. In the past two years along, we have increased our procurement spending with local businesses from $10.5 million to $16.4 million and since March of this year, Purchasing has worked diligently to connect local and EBO businesses with County award opportunities, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Also, in an effort to modernize and better reflect the procurement leadership set forth by Purchasing, I have pre-filed legislation to rename the office to the Office of Procurement and Contract Administration.
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Department of Recreation & Parks
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Thank you!
Face coverings are one our vital tools we have to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, our Department of Recreation & Parks’ RecZone child care locations were gifted with free face coverings for its staff and participants by the Million Mask Challenge. A craftivist-led initiative, the Million Mask Challenge is a volunteer network comprised of more than 4,000 craftivists who sew and make items to donate in the fight against COVID-19. I liked to extend a thank you to tis group of crafters for this generous donation.
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Scavenger Hunt
This November, there’s a mystery afoot in Old Ellicott City when “ClueDunit” comes to Main Street. Find clues, crack the case and win cool prizes during this free-to-play, family-friendly scavenger hunt. For official contest details, be sure to check out Recreation & Parks’ Facebook page this Friday, November 6th.
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Sensory Friendly Sundays
This Sunday, November 8th, Recreation & Parks’ Robinson Nature Center will hosting its monthly Sensory-Friendly Sunday hours from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Sundays are designed for families with kids, teens and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. On Sensory-Friendly Sundays, the Nature Center opens early, allowing visitors an opportunity to explore the Nature Center’s exhibits, Discovery Room, nature trails and outdoor NaturePlace play area in a calm environment. Sensory alert maps, sensory backpacks and quiet areas are available. While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to reserve your space ahead of time. To register and/or for additional information, click HERE.
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Ranger Rise and Shine
Come explore the natural world with our County Park Rangers next Friday, November 13th during Recreation & Parks’ FREE virtual Ranger Rise and Shine event. Through a series of interactive activities and stories, participants will learn about bugs, wildlife tracks, nocturnal critters, habitats and more right from the comfort of their home. To register, contact Amy Carpenter-Driscoll at acarpenter@howardcountymd.gov.
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Visit ActiveNet
All season long, Recreation & Parks continues to offer fun and exciting in-person and virtual activities. From educational youth and teen programs to adult and 55+ classes and workshops, they have something for everyone. To create an account, search for classes and register, visit Recreation & Parks ActiveNet website today.
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Transportation Town Hall
SAVE THE DATE: Join myself, transportation staff from the County’s Office of Transportation, DPW and HCPD, and the General Manager for the Regional Transportation Agency for a Transportation Town Hall on Wednesday, November 18th. Set to start at 6:00 p.m., we will be discussing transportation safety, complete street, transit and more. Residents can watch the Town Hall live from my Facebook page or through WebEx. You can also submit transportation questions in advance to TownHall@HowardCountymd.gov.
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Discounted Rides to Voters
For Election Day tomorrow, November 3rd, Howard County Bikeshare will offer discounted rides to voters to make sure everyone has access to easy and inexpensive transportation to get to the polls. With the Pay Per Ride Pass, the ride will be $1, and ALL trips will be three hours for ALL memberships. No promo code needed. Be sure to use the secondary lock while you're voting. If you don't know how to use it, be sure to check out Howard County Bikeshare’s How-To video.
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