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Dear Friends,
Howard County must keep our positive momentum especially as the premiere destination for businesses to launch and grow. We are also a place for business to expand. Our local entrepreneurs are bringing fresh ideas and energy to our community, and we are here to support them at every step of their journey.
During my annual State of the Business address at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce's Business Outlook Luncheon, we heard directly from some of our local business owners. Hear more about how they find their momentum in this video.
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Through our collaborative efforts, we are the place where businesses want to grow and thrive, and it is safe to say that the State of Howard County’s Business is strong. I’m optimistic about the future of Howard County. We have the right mix of resources, location, and educated workforce that maintains us as a County in perpetual forward motion.
Read more here.
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A Presidential Weekend
President’s Day is a time to not only remember our leaders of the past, but it’s also a time for us to reflect upon our efforts to serve one another and the meaning of public service. As we reflect on the legacies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, we must also consider the values which built our nation.
As the Chief Executives of our country, I find that our presidents often best encompass the values of true leadership, in their own ways. One such president who led with inspiration and determination was my favorite president - Franklin D. Roosevelt.
After what has proved to be a year of progress and making history, I am reminded of the words of FDR, which helps guide me as a leader: “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Let us all commit to building and supporting our youth so can inherently do more, be more, and achieve more.
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Striving for Excellence
I had the honor of joining NPHC of Howard County to continue celebrating Black History Month at their Black History Expo at Long Reach High School. This event provided an invaluable opportunity to celebrate the heritage and legacy of African Americans who came before us, current leaders, young people–our future, and our community as a whole. I am consistently humbled and inspired by the efforts of our local Divine Nine chapters and other dedicated groups, as they continue to strive for excellence and service.
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A Campus Destination
The new East Columbia 50+ center, an investment of nearly $22 million, spans 29,000 square feet of space, up from 2,000 square feet previously, and will create a campus destination in East Columbia.
The new center will offer expanded operating hours and more programming and services including community meeting space, a commercial kitchen and dining space, a fitness equipment room, and an exercise studio. The new center started construction in December 2021, and is expected to be completed in December 2023. The official opening will be in February 2024. Watch this video to see the progress on this center!
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Celebrating Black History
Another groundbreaking figure that I am happy to recognize during Black History Month is my dear friend Anthony G. Brown, Maryland’s first Black Attorney General. A lifelong public servant, before being elected to this role, Brown represented Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He also served as Lieutenant Governor under Governor O’Malley, and before that in the General Assembly as Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and Majority Whip of the House of Delegates.
Beyond fighting for our community Washington and Annapolis, the Attorney General is also a retired Colonel in the Army Reserve, serving our country for three decades as Judge Advocate General and aviator. While serving in Iraq, Brown earned a Bronze Star. Please join me in celebrating an American hero and exceptional leader, Attorney General Anthony Brown.
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Becoming an Entrepreneur
It was great to stop by the Innovation Center during National Entrepreneurship Week. I had the chance to connect with Edward DeJesus who is Entrepreneur in Residence program, the CEO of Social Capital Builders and the entire group of mentors. Thank you to our MIC staff and mentors for supporting the entrepreneurship journey and the time spent teaching new entrepreneurs how to be successful.
Are you an entrepreneur in the making? Interested in moving a new idea forward? Do you want access to resources? Click here to learn more about the resources at the Innovation Center.
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7.5ft of Water
During flood events, the Quaker Mill Pond will fill up with water, restricting the flow of flood water away from Main Street. Over time, the water will slowly be released back into waterways once the threat of flooding has passed. The pond will provide nearly 3.3 million gallons of storage, which is enough to fill a football field with nearly 7.5 feet of water. Watch more about the Quaker Mill Pond here.
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BRITE Connections
It was great to meet Hector Ocasio at the Innovation Hub. Hector is the CEO and Founder of Pet Connect which offers a client engagement platform that easily allows pet service providers, like veterinarians, groomers, and boarding kennels, to interact with clients, and share real-time content through branded websites and mobile apps.
His innovation in creating a new solution and his willingness to share his knowledge with other businesses in the BRITE program makes him an asset. Thank you, Hector for choosing HoCo for your business venture.
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Helping Ellicott City
The Quaker Mill Pond will reduce peak flow rates from the site for the 100-year storm by approximately 30%. We continue to move with urgency, cooperation and resolve, to ensure that Ellicott City’s best days are ahead. Read more about our efforts to push forward the EC Safe and Sound Plan here.
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Therapeutic Connections
National Entrepreneurship Week is dedicated to celebrating entrepreneurs, innovations, and economic growth in our community. Michael Allen, CEO of Therapeutic Connections, LLC in Ellicott City, operates a licensed outpatient mental health clinic. Since 2016, they have provided psychiatric assessments, medication management, individual, family therapy and psychiatric rehabilitation.
Therapeutic Connections is a recipient of the Building Resiliency grant from The Local Children’s Board. Let’s continue to support our entrepreneurs this week and throughout the year. For more information click here.
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The Catalyst Fund
Did you know about Howard County’s Catalyst Fund? This revolving funding source uses Maryland’s Video Lottery Terminal Small, Minority and Woman-Owned Business Account initiative monies to provide loans and capital local businesses. The fund targets small business owners and last year the program supported 30 new jobs, retained 103 positions, and leveraged $1,342,145 in private dollars to help Howard County businesses expand and grow.
For more information on the Catalyst Fund, please contact Darshni Patel, Director of Business Incentive Programs at 410-313-6512 or email her at dhpatel@hceda.org
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Join My Team!
My office is currently looking to fill several vacant positions. To learn more and apply, please click the respective link below.
I encourage interested persons to apply today! To find a full listing of available positions, please click here.
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Staying Heart Healthy
February is Heart Month in Howard County. You won’t be surprised that exercise is good for you. Throughout the year, you can improve your heart health with at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise every week. See how you can incorporate physical activity in your healthy lifestyle with these tips from the CDC here.
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Parent’s Guide, Your Guide to Finding Resources for Children in Howard County
If you were not able to join DCRS’s Office of Children and Families (OCF) earlier this month for its annual Child Care Fair, where parents, guardians, grandparents and child care personnel were greeted to a “one stop shop” of information on child care, pre-school and summer programs, then I encourage you to check out OCF’s 2023 Parent’s Guide to Howard County. Like our Child Care Fair, this guide helps parents, grandparents and guardians identify local child care options, County services and family support programs to ensure that all children have what they need to succeed.
For questions about this guide or to request a copy in an alternate format, contact OCF at 410-313-2273 or email children@howardcountymd.gov.
In addition to this guide, parents, guardians and grandparents can also find a variety of FREE virtual family workshops offered by OCF’s Family Institute. To view this month’s workshop schedule, click HERE.
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Resources Available to Help You Remain Independent
February is National Senior Independence Month and together with Maryland Access Point and the Community Living Program, DCRS’s Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) is hosting a new program – “Resources and Devices to Help you Remain Independent”, this month. This program is designed to educate older residents about locally available resources to help them live a full and independent life.
During its final program workshop this Thursday, February 23rd at 11:00 a.m.at Ellicott City 50+ Center, participants will experience hands-on demonstrations of devices, gadgets and durable medical equipment that can make activities of daily living easier as you age. To register for Thursday’s workshop, simply contact the Ellicott City 50+ Center today at 410-313-1400.
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AARP Income Tax Preparation Appointments Now Available at a 50+ Center Near You
Now through April 13th, AARP and the IRS are offering FREE personal Federal and Maryland income tax preparation at our 50+ centers across the county. Offered by appointment only, this service is available to middle- and low-income taxpayers with special emphasis on those 60 and older. Self-employment returns with more than $5,000 in expenses and complex returns are not eligible for this service. Also, please keep in mind, each appointment is for one single or joint return.
Appointments will be available on the following days, times and 50+ center locations:
To schedule a tax prep appointment, please call 443-741-2373; do NOT call a 50+ center directly. To your appointment, participants will need to bring the Social Security card for anyone listed on their personal return, their 2021 state and federal tax returns, all 2022 tax records and the purchase cost of investment transactions during 2022 (if any).
All preparers and volunteers have received IRS-approved training and are certified in tax preparation.
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Help Out Our Youngest Neighbors, Donate Today to Howard County’s Diaper Drive
No family should have to choose between paying for food or purchasing diapers for their child(ren). This February, DCRS’s OCF is encouraging county residents to support their fellow neighbors by donating today to the Howard County Diaper Project. By donating just one pack of diapers, you can help a Howard County family meet their diaper needs for the month.
Making a difference is easy. Simply:
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Drop off diapers and/or wipes at any HCLS branch between now and next Tuesday, February 28th;
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Drop off diapers and/or wipes at the Howard County Food Bank weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
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Order diapers for direct delivery from the Diaper Project’s Amazon Wish List; or
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Donate cash through the Community Action Council’s Virtual Diaper Drive.
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Five Hundred Percent Increase in Sign-Ups to Learn How to Save a Life
Since Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the football field, our DFRS’ community outreach team has seen a 500 percent increase in its community CPR class sign-up. To all who are stepping up to the sideline to learn this living saving technique, I command you for wanting to do your part should the situation arise.
If you want to learn how you too can be the difference between life and death when every second matters, I encourage you to sign up today for one of DFRS’ free CPR courses. For groups of 10 or more interested in learning CPR, submit a training class request for your group and DFRS’ community outreach team will contact you. The department can host classes in a county building or at a location of your choosing within Howard County.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly 45 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered. Sign up today and be the difference.
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Grant Funding Public Hearings and Public Comment Period this March
This March, our Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will be hosting two public hearings regarding grant funding.
The first public hearing will take place on Monday, March 13th at 6:00 p.m. in Room 211 at 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia and will discuss the County’s award of $1,757,012.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan funds through a one-time allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan outlines how funding will be used to assist individuals or households who are: 1) homeless; 2) at risk of homelessness; 3) fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking; or 4) other families requiring services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness or those at greatest risk of housing instability. HOME-ARP funding can be used to assist these populations by providing affordable housing, rental assistance, supportive services and non-congregate shelter.
Efforts will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled community members and offer translation services during the Public Hearing. To request accommodations, please submit a request with three business days advance notice to Ms. Quanita Kareem, DHCD Compliance Officer, at 410-313-3386 or email qkareem@howardcountymd.gov.
Additionally, prior to the March 13th hearing, residents will have the opportunity to review a copy of the proposed HOME-ARP Allocation Plan beginning Wednesday, March 1st, available either online or by visiting DCHD’s offices at 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 224 in Columbia, open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public comments regarding the County’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan can be submitted via email (to emeadows@howardcountymd.gov or macarnegie@howardcountymd.gov), mail (Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development, 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 224, Columbia, MD 21046) or fax (410-313-5960) by no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 15th
To learn more about the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and corresponding public hearings, including the date, time, location and details surrounding the second event, and the public comment period, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/DHCD-Grants.
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Reading Human Rights: Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation
Reading Human Rights is an award-winning monthly book discussion group hosted by Office of Human Rights and Equity (OHRE) and the Howard County Library System (HCLS) that encourages literary exploration and community dialogue around a variety of human rights concerns. It explores works of fiction and non-fiction to teach community members the various ways individuals, cultures and communities celebrate their identities and combat injustice.
For its February book discussion – to be held virtually today, February 21st at 6:30 p.m., OHRE and HCLS will discuss Kris Manjapra’s book, Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation. Manjapra focuses on emancipation and how its afterlife further codified the racial caste system—instead of obliterating it. His book suggests that in order to understand why the shadow of slavery still haunts us today, we must look closely at the way it ended. In honor of Black History Month, this month’s book discussion will be co-hosted and facilitated by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter of Columbia, MD.
To secure your “seat” for this month’s event, click HERE today to register.
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Lunch & Learn: Resilience-Based Resistance
At noon this Thursday, February 23rd, OHRE will host a virtual lunch & learn discussion with transgender, disability rights activist, artist and healer, Imije Ninaz, to discuss Resilience-Based Resistance. Imije will take participants on a journey to better understand Black culture, Black resistance and Black joy. Following Imije’s presentation, OHRE’s Outreach Coordinator Marla Moore will facilitate a discussion.
To participate in Thursday’s lunch and learn event, simply tune into OHRE’s Facebook page or Howard County Government’s YouTube channel; no registration required.
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Design Advisory Panel Meeting
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22nd, our Department of Planning and Zoning’s (DPZ) Design Advisory Panel (DAP) will hold a virtual meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following agenda items:
To register in advance to participate in this meeting, click HERE. If you only want to listen to the meeting, call 1-650-479-3207 at the meeting time. When prompted, enter 2313 940 9852 as the event access code.
The DAP process encourages excellence in project architecture and site design to improve design compatibility with surrounding development, to promote revitalization and to enhance property values. You can use DPZ’s DAP interactive map to see which properties may be subject to DAP review. For DAP’s Rules of Procedure, click HERE. For questions and/or more information about DAP, contact the DPZ at 410-313-2350 or email dap@howardcountymd.gov.
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Auto Theft Prevention Tips
Following a recent string of vehicle thefts, Howard County Police Department (HCPD) is reminding vehicle owners to always lock their car doors and never leave their keys or key fobs in their car. In recent days, HCPD has taken several reports of stolen cars in which the victim left their keys inside their car and the doors unlocked. This occurred in high-density areas like Columbia, Elkridge and Ellicott City, and in neighborhoods in Glenwood, Dayton and West Friendship. Remember, no matter where you live, you should always lock your doors and take your keys with you; do not make yourself an easy victim.
For additional steps to take to make yourself less likely to be a victim of auto theft/theft from auto, click HERE.
Residents are encouraged to report any theft from vehicle to police, including if your vehicle has been tampered with but nothing has been stolen. This helps HCPD track trends and identify suspects. You can make a report online or call HCPD’s non-emergency number at 410-313-2200. For thefts in progress, please call 9-1-1.
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Coffee with a Cop
Come meet face-to-face with HCPD's Community Outreach Officers on Friday, March 3rd from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the McDonald's at 9303 Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City, to discuss issues, ask questions and build relationships one cup of coffee (or other beverage) at a time. For more information and/or questions, contact HCPD's Community Outreach Division at 410-313-2207.
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Bureau of Environmental Services
Holiday Slide Schedule NOT in Effect this Week
Don’t forget! Despite yesterday’s Presidents’ Day holiday, the County’s holiday slide schedule is NOT in effect this week as Presidents’ Day is not one of the six holidays that affects curbside collection. Those six holidays are: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There was REGULAR Monday curbside trash, recycling and food scraps collection yesterday, February 20th.
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Special Household Hazardous Waste Day Scheduled for Early 2023
While the County's Bureau of Environmental Services' regular Saturday Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) schedule is on hiatus until the first Saturday of April, the Bureau will be hostng SPECIAL winter HHW collection days during the offseason at the Alpha Ridge Landfill. The Bureau’s next and final SPECAL HHW event will take place on Saturday, March 4th. On the 4th, County residents will be able to properly dispose of HHW items at the Landfill. To learn more about this program and what is accepted/not accepted, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/HHW.
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Nominees Sought for “Business Recycling and Waste Reduction” and “Green Community Leadership” Awards
Howard County businesses, community groups and organizations, our Bureau of Environmental Services is now accepting applications for its “Business Recycling and Waste Reduction” and “Green Community Leadership” awards program. This annual awards program recognizes businesses for their recycling and waste reduction efforts during the previous calendar year (2022) and recognizes community group and organizations who have demonstrated efforts, projects or programs that help protect Howard County’s natural environment and preserve its resources.
Nomination forms are available online at www.workgreenhoward.org and are by 5:00 p.m., this Friday, February 24th. Nominations can either be delivered or postmarked to: Alan Wilcom, Recycling Division, 9801 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21046, or emailed to awilcom@howardcountymd.gov (please note, email is preferred).
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Vendors Sought for Howard County’s 16th Annual GreenFest
Back for its 16th year, vendor and sponsorship applications are now being accepted for Howard County’s annual GreenFest – set to take place Saturday, April 15th at Howard Community College in Columbia. Last year’s event drew hundreds of attendees and featured native plant vendors, compost bin give-a-ways and document shredding.
GreenFest is open to all vendors and exhibitors that highlight environmentally conscious products, services, activities and opportunities for community involvement; however, preference will be given to local businesses and organizations that promote environmentally friendly goods and services. Please note, there will be a limit of 50 indoor vendors/exhibitors for the event.
Each exhibit space includes a five-foot table and two chairs. Cost to all vendors is $35 per table, with an additional $10 late fee charged to those who apply after this Friday, February 24th. Sponsorship opportunities for $100 are also available. Cost includes two tables and special mention in the GreenFest brochure and on the GreenFest website.
To learn more about this year’ event and/or to apply, visit www.hcgreenfest.org; applications must be submitted electronically.
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Department of Public Works Construction Report | |
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To learn about DPW projects currently underway, click HERE. 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 (SHA) “Project Portal” website.
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Adult Football Leagues
Looking for a fast-action, low-contact version of touch football? Check out Recreation & Parks’ Men’s Run & Shoot Football or CoRec Football leagues this spring! Cost is $380 per team and includes eight-games, playoffs, awards, field rental and administration. All games are played at County parks on synthetic turf.
To register, click HERE; please note, for Men’s Run & Shoot Football, registration closes March 12th and for CoRec Football, registration closes on March 21st.
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Save the Date: Kid’s Fest
Come experience what our Department of Recreation & Parks has to offer your child(ren) at this year’s annual Kid’s Fest at Meadowbrook Park! Geared towards the whole family, this year’s event will feature an egg hunt, sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food and much more. While pre-registration is encouraged, it is not required. The cost is $8 per child (ages two to 12 years old) if you pre-register and $10 on-site, cashless or online.
To learn more about this year’s Kid’s Fest or to pre-register, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/kids-fest. In the event of inclement weather, Kid’s Fest will be canceled and a full refund will be issued.
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Howard’s Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Recreation & Park’s scavenger hunt series returns this month with its Howard’s Hunt Scavenger Hunt. Gather up a team of two to six adults to take part in the adventure; solo players are also invited to register to participate individually or to try and form a team.
To participate, your team (or individual) must register by 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, February 23rd to receive your scavenger hunt instructions and list of items to find and challenging tasks to perform starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday the 24th. Teams will need internet access, file-sharing knowledge, transportation, a digital camera and some bravery to participate; extra brownie points for comedy and costumes. All tasks must be completed by midnight, Sunday February 26th. The cost is $10 per team member. To register, click HERE.
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The Gold Rush
Speaking of scavenger hunts, join Recreation & Parks next month at its North Laurel Community Center for a “Gold Rush” event, where participants will take part in some St. Patrick’s Day fun by hunting for gold coins and if you are lucky, maybe even a pot of gold. The fun will take place on Saturday, March 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is open to all. Cost to participate is $10 for center members and $15 for nonmembers. To learn more, click HERE.
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Spring/Summer Activity Guide Now Online
In addition to Recreation and Parks' 2023 Summer Camp Guide being online, residents can also now find Recreation & Parks’ 2023 Spring/Summer Activity Guide online too! With more than 500 programs, activities, classes, sports and more found inside of this year's Spring/Summer Activity Guide, there's something to help everyone "Get Up, Get Out, Get Active!” with Howard County in the coming warmer months.
Online registration for Howard County residents begins Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m., with mail-in, over-the-phone and in-person beginning the following morning, March 2nd at 8:00 a.m. For non-Howard County residents, online registration begins March 8th at 6:00 p.m., with all other registration methods beginning the following morning.
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Wine in the Woods
Be sure to mark your calendars as Recreation & Parks’ annual Wine in the Woods event is set to return to Symphony Woods this year on May 20th and May 21st and will feature a bigger and better Explorer Village.
Featuring a curated selection of Maryland-grown wine, the Maryland Wine Explorer area allows wine enthusiasts to enjoy fine, local wines in an exclusive section of the festival with a larger glass, food options for purchase, music and separate bathrooms. This year’s Maryland Wine Explorer Pass wristband will include everything the Taster Ticket provides PLUS exclusive access to premium wine samples from wineries around the state.
To learn more about this year’s event and/to purchase your advance tickets (to go on sale starting in March), stay tuned to www.wineinthewoods.com/.
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Howard County Sheriff's Office | |
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Gun Locks Available
Thanks to Project Childsafe, the Howard County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has gun locks available FREE of charge to residents in need of one. Project ChildSafe’s Safety Kit includes a cable-style gun lock and safety instructions. This gun locking device renders a firearm inoperable and can be used in addition to locked storage. Ideally, the cable-style gun lock found in the Project ChildSafe Safety Kit, should be used in addition to primary storage system like a gun safe or vault.
To pick up your FREE cable-style gun lock, simply stop by the HCSO’s Command Center, located on the first floor of the Howard County Circuit Courthouse at 9250 Judicial Way in Ellicott City, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No advance reservation required.
For questions and/or more information about this program, please Ms. Meaghan McKelvey with HCSO at 410-313-4201.
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Opportunities for Public Input on the Transit Development Plan Continue
If you weren’t able to attend one of our Office of Transportation public meetings about its Transit Development Plan (TDP) update, you can still submit feedback through one of our three surveys: 1) Community, 2) RTA Fixed-Route Rider or (3) RTA Mobility Rider. Available now through March 15th, these surveys will help Transportation with updating its TDP, which is a short-term plan to guide transit system development and funding requests. The TDP process reviews and assesses current transit services, identifies unmet transit needs and develops a recommended plan for improvements (with phased implementation), including capital and operating budget projections, in the short‐range future, typically a five‐year horizon. Once completed, the TDP will serve as a guide for our local transit system, providing a roadmap for implementing service improvements, and/or potential expansion during the five‐year period. To learn more about this plan, click HERE.
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Transportation Priorities Open House
In addition to its Active Transportation Open House this month, Transportation will also be hosting an Open House event next month on March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the County’s George Howard Building in Ellicott City, to gather input for the County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2029 Priority Letter. Updated every year, this letter outlines Howard County’s transportation priorities for the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Consolidated Transportation Program. The letter is developed with input from the public, County staff and elected and appointed officials, and sent to the Maryland Secretary of Transportation, along with project questionnaires.
Following receipt of the County’s Priority Letter, MDOT will evaluate the listed projects to assist the State in updating its Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), a six-year capital budget for State transportation projects. The CTP includes capital projects that are generally new, expanded or significantly improved facility or service that may involve planning, environmental studies, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction or the purchase of essential equipment related to the facility or service.
To view past Priority Letters and/or for more about this year’s, check out www.howardcountymd.gov/transportation/priority-letter.
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