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Dear Friends,
The holidays are right around the corner!
For our friends and neighbors who may be financially struggling in silence, this time of year can be especially hard. To make the holidays a little lighter and brighter, I'm thrilled to launch our annual Howard County Toys for Tots campaign to ensure every child has a bright holiday season.
I encourage residents, who are able and willing, to please donate a toy to help a local child in need for our annual Howard County Toys for Tots Distribution. New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at any of our Toys for Tots box locations across the county. Together, we will create a brighter, merrier holiday for our children and families in need.
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Thank You for Serving!
Howard County is home to more than 22,000 veterans, who served our country with conviction and courage. Our veterans deserve our support and appreciation every day of the year. As Veterans Day Weekend has come to an end, I especially remember and am thankful for the opportunity to learn from and look up to the veterans in my life; my dad Calvin Ball, Jr., a Vietnam era veteran and my granddad, Calvin Ball, Sr. a WWII era veteran.
I remain grateful for those who served, and those who are currently serving, to ensure the freedom and liberties for all Americans. I encourage you to join me in thanking and honoring a veteran in your life. Thank you to all our veterans for their fearless sacrifices in service to our country.
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Food That Caters For All
I was so pleased to welcome Peri Peri Original-Ellicott City, MD to the Normandy Shopping Center during their grand opening today. As the home to grilled chicken, their menu has been specifically designed to cater for all. This is their fifth location in Maryland, and the first in Howard County.
I wish them ongoing success in the future! Learn more here.
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A Salute to Our Veterans
I had the honor of joining our Veterans Elementary School for their 13th annual Salute to Veterans program. It was perfect to join our students, educators and staff to collectively pay tribute to our veterans. I'm also grateful for the Yingling-Ridgely VFW & Auxiliary Post 7472 for their service to our community.
Today and everyday, we thank all our veterans for their service and fighting for our freedoms.
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Celebrating the Centennial Year
I had a pleasure joining the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for their Centennial Founder’s Day celebration! 100 years ago, seven trailblazing women founded the sorority at Butler University with a vision to serve the greater community. As they lead with vision, driven by purpose, the women of Sigma Gamma Rho continue the legacy of “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” Congratulations on 100 years, and I look forward to celebrating many more!
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Thanking Our Veterans
There is no better way to end Veterans Day Weekend than with our Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. It was an honor to partner with the Howard County Veterans Foundation and the Columbia Association in gratitude of our Veterans who served and fought for our freedoms. Howard County is home to over 20,000 Veterans, and as the son of a Vietnam-era Air Force Veteran, I understand first-hand the challenges our Veterans face in protecting our country. It is always so heartwarming seeing many members of our community join their families to honor our local heroes for their commitment to protecting us all.
I’m grateful for the partnership of Congressman John Sarbanes, Delegate Jessica Feldmark, Delegate Terri Hill, Howard County Police Department Chief Gregory Der, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Chief Louis Winston, Councilwoman Christiana Rigby and the Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families for their continuous work to empower our Veterans and their families. Please, join me in thanking the Veteran in your life for their dedicated service to our community, county, and country.
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Be Kind to One Another
World Kindness Day is a day to celebrate good deeds and the power of kindness. I am constantly in awe of the acts of kindness, big and small, from many of our residents. Whether its family, friends, neighbors, or even strangers, I’m proud of how our community joins hands to show grace to one another.
I know that it has been a tough year for many of us. I encourage us all to act more kindly, use more kind words that unite us, and be examples of kindness. It may change the course of a person’s life. Today, and every day, let’s put our differences aside and work to heal for a better tomorrow, together.
Although World Kindness Day was yesterday, this week, I’m reminded of the quote by Leo Buscaglia: “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
I had a pleasure joining our Alpha Achievers and my Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the Alpha Achievers Leadership Conference. It was an honor to share my experience and growth as a leader with these young men, and I know that they have bright futures ahead.
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Join the AAPI Commission
Our Asian American Pacific Islander community serves a vital role in contributing to the cultural vibrancy that makes our county one of the most attractive locations to live, work, grow and play in our country. By establishing this Commission, we are further building upon our commitment of fostering stronger relationships and ensuring our AAPI community feels safe, respected and treated with the dignity that we all deserve.
The deadline to apply is this Friday, November 18, 2022. Read more here.
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Join the Board of Health
Our Howard County Board of Health is an essential body that helps improve and sustain public health for our residents and community. The Board is made up of both health professionals and the general public to collaborate on health initiatives and set goals so that all of our residents can be healthy and thriving. This specific board position may have had professional or administrative training in a health occupation but shall not currently work as a health professional or have worked as a health professional in the past five years. The deadline to apply is this Friday, November 18, 2022.
To learn more about this Board, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please click here.
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Department of Community Resources and Services | |
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Help Howard County Families in Need: Support the Virtual Diaper Drive
Did you know that one in three families in America struggles to afford diapers for their children? No family should have to choose between paying for food or clean diapers.
Help give local parents peace of mind this holiday season by donating to this year’s Virtual Diaper Drive. Hosted by our Department of Community Resources & Services’ (DCRS) Offices of Children and Families (OCF) and the Community Action Council of Howard County, Inc., this project provides free diapers and wipes to low-income Howard County families so they don't have to make those difficult choices.
For questions and/or more information about the Drive, contact OCF at 410-313-2273 or email children@howardcountymd.gov.
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November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme, #caregivinghappens, recognizes that family caregivers are often thrust into their roles, often without warning, and many times a need to learn how to care for an aging parent or relative.
The backbone of our nation’s long-term care system, family caregivers do essential work with devotion and often at a great emotional and financial cost. If you are or know of a family caregiver in need of support, DCRS’ Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) is here to help through its Caregiver Support Program. This program offers support groups, workshops and access to free online programs like Trualta®, to help family caregivers in Howard County reduce stress and learn skills to provide better care for their loved ones.
In case you’ve never heard of Trualta®, it’s free to county residents and once enrolled, users can log in any time to learn about personal care, safety in the home, caregiver wellness, dementia care and more.
For more information about Caregiver Support Programs in Howard County, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/caregiver or contact Kathy Wehr at 410-313-5955 or email kwehr@howardcountymd.gov.
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Project Holiday, Making the Holidays Brighter for Older Adults
Each year, DCRS’ OAI’s “Project Holiday” delivers holiday gifts to residents living in assisted living facilities and older adults in our community who would otherwise not receive any. In past years, the community’s generous support has made it possible for us to make the holidays a little brighter for more than 200 older adults in Howard County. With your help, we can reach even more this year.
Requested unwrapped donations include: new, unopened bottles of lotion, shampoo and conditioner; lip balm; toothbrushes and toothpaste; hats, scarves, mittens and socks; and activity books (crossword puzzles, Sudoku, word searches, etc.). Donations can be dropped off at any one of our County 50+ Centers, now through December 2nd. However, if you would like to support Project Holiday through a monetary donation, please email Terri Hansen.
All donations will be sorted, wrapped and delivered to older adults in our community just in time for the holidays. I thank you in advance for your support!
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Office of Emergency Management | |
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Public Meeting to Review Hazard Mitigation Plans
November 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Dayton Room at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center, to gather public input and discuss the County’s All-Hazards Mitigation Plan and Flood Mitigation Plan. These plans define goals and actions that can be taken to mitigate impacts from a variety of hazards, including flooding, within the County. Every five years, the County is required to update these plans.
Staff members from OEM and County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will be on hand to explain both plans, answer any questions, and gather public comments.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the information and/or have questions regarding the All-Hazards Mitigation Plan should contact Ms. Lauren Chilton with OEM at 410-313-6030 or by email at emergencymanagement@howardcountymd.gov. For information and/or questions regarding the Flood Mitigation Plan, please contact Mr. Mark S. Richmond with DPW’s Stormwater Management Division at 410-313-6413 or by email at stormwater@howardcountymd.gov.
For questions or more information about the meeting, contact Ms. Lauren Chilton, OEM, at 410-313-6030 or email emergencymanagement@howardcountymd.gov.
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Department of Fire and Rescue Services | |
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Help Train a Firefighter by Donating Your Unwanted Car
If you are looking to get rid of an unwanted car, our Department of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) would love to take it off your hands. DFRS is currently seeking donations of unwanted cars to help its personnel train and prepare for incidents involving motor vehicles. If you have a vehicle you would like to donate, email cardonations@howardcountymd.gov today and be sure to include the location of the vehicle and contact number.
In addition to providing an invaluable training opportunity for our firefighters, your vehicle donation is tax deductible and even better, if you live in county (or within a reasonable distance), HCDFRS will tow your vehicle away for free.
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What’s that Concrete Pad?
In case you have ever wondered what that concrete pad was, here's a little information from DFRS about its cisterns. Each underground cistern stores thousands of gallons of water and helps ensure DFRS has access to water in areas not served by fire hydrants. There are currently 33 cisterns in use to better serve the county.
For questions and/or more information about its cisterns and their locations, please contact DFRS at 410-313-6000.
In addition to its cisterns, DFRS also has water tankers strategically located throughout the county that can bring water to its personnel when needed, including fires on highways like I-95.
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Howard County Health Department | |
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Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?
Howard County Health Department’s (HCHD) is encouraging people of all ages to get a seasonal flu shot from a healthcare provider, local pharmacy, retailer or big box store. The flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits and missed work and school (even virtual school) due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths, and is particularly important for people with a chronic medical condition who are most vulnerable to developing serious complications from the flu. According to the CDC, nine out of 10 adults hospitalized last flu season with the flu, had at least one reported underlying medical condition.
If you or someone you know is still in need of their flu vaccine, visit HCHD’s "Seasonal Flu" website today for details regarding its flu vaccination clinics.
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Office of Human Rights and Equity | |
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Reading Human Rights: There There
Reading Human Rights is an award-winning monthly book discussion group hosted by our 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.
For its November book discussion, OHRE and HCLS will discuss Tommy Orange’s novel, There There. Ranked a The New York Times “10 Best Books of the Year”, There There is a shattering novel that follows 12 characters from Native communities who are all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow and all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize.
To secure your seat for this event, set for Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. at HCLS’ Savage Branch, click HERE today to register.
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Department of Planning and Zoning | |
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Design Advisory Panel Meeting
This Wednesday, November 16th, 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 item:
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 2303 037 1014 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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Planning Board Meeting
In addition to Wednesday’s meeting, this Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m., DPZ’s Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting via WebEx to hear the following agenda items:
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F-22-062—Landing Enclave West – A request to review Final Subdivision Plan in accordance with Section 16.125(c) of the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations for a subdivision that abuts or adjoins a scenic road.
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SDP-21-052 Stonewood Storage – A request for adjustment to setback requirement to construct a 5-story, 123,768 sq ft. self-storage facility building.
To register to testify, click HERE. Registration must be completed prior to 7:00 pm the night (November 16, 2022) before the scheduled meeting to participate. If you do not wish to testify, but simply to watch the meeting, click HERE to watch.
A five-member board, the Planning Board makes recommendations to the Zoning Board or County Council on matters related to planning and zoning and renders a final decision on selected development proposals. Before recommendations or decisions are made, the Board holds a public meeting or hearing to provide interested persons the opportunity to provide comment. For details about procedures for testifying at a Planning Board meeting, click HERE.
To learn more about Howard County’s Planning Board and upcoming meeting dates, click HERE.
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Transaction Safe Place
Whenever you are buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace or similar sites, Howard County Police Department (HCPD) encourages residents to choose a safe place when handling any transaction arranged online. To assist residents, HCPD has designated parking spots at its Northern District Station in Ellicott City (3410 Court House Drive), Southern District Station in Laurel (11226 Scaggsville Road) and Community Outreach in Columbia (10741 Little Patuxent Parkway) where buyers and sellers can safely complete their online transaction. Marked by a yellow “Transaction Safe Place” sign, these spots are video recorded 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
HCDP does recommend, if a buyer or seller refuses to meet at a police station, you may want to reconsider the transaction.
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Preventing Package Theft this Holiday Season
With holiday sales and shopping underway, HCPD is taking this opportunity to remind residents when online shopping, be sure to plan ahead to avoid becoming a victim of package theft. Here are some helpful tips from HCPD to follow:
- Always order from reputable/secure websites.
- Request that the delivery service leave the package in a less-obvious location, like a side or back door, that cannot be seen from the sidewalk.
- Track your shipments and try to be home when they are scheduled to arrive. If you won’t be home, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to take the package inside until you get home, or use an alternative delivery option like Amazon lockers.
- If you are home, bring them inside right after delivery.
- Look out for your neighbors. Report suspicious activity on your street by calling 911 or the non-emergency number at 410-313-2200. One call could help your neighbors from being victimized.
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Coffee with a Cop
Come meet face-to-face with HCPD's Community Outreach Officers tomorrow, November 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Decadent, located at 11710 E Market Place in Fulton, 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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Department of Public Works | |
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Public Meeting on Stonehouse Drive Outfall Stabilization
Our Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting next Monday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Patapsco Room at Howard County Library System’s (HCLS) Miller branch, to present plans for a project to stabilize the stormwater outfall drainage along Stonehouse Drive in Ellicott City.
The proposed project includes repairing an eroded slope at the existing stormwater drainage outfall and constructing additional underground stormwater drainage pipes to discharge water at a stable location along the unnamed tributary to the Patapsco River.
This informal meeting will include a brief overview of the project by DPW staff and design consultant McCormick Taylor, who will remain on hand afterwards to answer any questions.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Mr. Brian Cleary of the Stormwater Management Division at 410-313-6455 or email bcleary@howardcountymd.gov.
For all its public meetings, an interpreter for people who are deaf or hard of hearing will be available if requested seven working days prior to the meeting. Please call DPW at 410-313-3440 (voice) or use Relay at 7-1-1, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Maple Forest Stormwater Pond Repair Project Public Meeting
On Tuesday, November 29th, DPW’s Stormwater Management Division will hold another public meeting, this time to review the proposed Maple Forest stormwater pond repair project. The proposed project will include replacement of the old metal outlet structure with a new concrete outlet structure.
The meeting will take place in the Avalon Room at HCLS’s Miller branch at 6:30 p.m. and will include an overview of the project and presentation of the proposed repair work. DPW staff, as well as representatives from the design consulting firm, will remain on hand afterwards to take comments and answer any questions.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Mr. Bill Liu of the Stormwater Management Division at 410-313-6416 or email bliu@howardcountymd.gov.
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Daisy Road Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting
On November 30th at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Lisbon Elementary School, DPW will hold a public meeting to present plans for a bridge replacement project adjacent to 3590 Daisy Road. DPW’s Bureau of Engineering plans to construct a replacement bridge for Howard County Bridge No. HO-38 carrying Daisy Road over Little Cattail Creek. The project will include the construction of a reinforced concrete substructure and pre-cast concrete plank beam superstructure, staged construction with temporary stream diversion, construction of storm water management facilities, approach roadway improvements and installation of traffic barrier and signs.
The informal, drop-in meeting will feature the plans for the proposed bridge improvements and County staff and the project’s design team will also be on hand to answer any questions.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Mr. Jake Weir with the DPW’s Transportation and Special Projects Division at 410-313-6153 or email jweir@howardcountymd.gov.
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Public Meeting on Brighton Dam Road Bridge Repair
Also on November 30th, DPW’s Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a joint virtual public meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) to present plans for the rehabilitation of Brighton Dam Road Bridge No. M-0229 atop Brighton Dam of the Triadelphia Reservoir.
This virtual public meeting will include presentation slides using an internet-based virtual platform. The project team, including Howard County project manager Jake Weir, MCDOT project manager Greg Hwang, WSSC project manager Samir Khalil and the design consultant, will be on hand to answer any questions and gather public comments.
To register to participate in this meeting, please complete Montgomery County’s online registration form. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the link and instructions for signing into the meeting and using the internet-based virtual platform.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Mr. Jake Weir of the Transportation and Special Projects Division at 410-313-6153 or email jweir@howardcountymd.gov.
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Bureau of Environmental Services | |
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Holiday Slide Schedule in Effect Thanksgiving
Reminder, the County’s holiday slide schedule WILL BE in effect next week as the Thanksgiving Day holiday is one of the six holidays that affects the County’s curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services. As a result, there will be NO curbside collection on Thursday, November 24th and Thursday’s collection will slide to Friday and Friday to Saturday.
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Leaves, Leaves, Everywhere
As the leaves continue to fall, our Department of Public Works is reminding residents to keep the following in mind when dealing with those fallen leaves.
Do not blow or rake leaves into the roadway in hope that they will be swept up by County 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 Howard County crews work hard to maintain storm drains along more than 1,000 miles of County owned roadways, there are some simple approaches residents can take 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.
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Mulch your leaves with your mower; they can help nourish your lawn.
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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.
Our Department of Fire and Rescue Services is also reminding residents the burning of leaves, trash, yard waste, refuse and building materials is NOT PERMITTED in Howard County.
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Household Hazardous Waste Season Ends November 26th
REMINDER: The Bureau’s final Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Saturday for 2022 is November 26th. While the HHW season normally runs April through November, the Bureau does plan to offer special Saturday collections during the winter off-season. Stay tuned to the Bureau’s HHW website for details. The 2023 HHW season will return the first Saturday in April.
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Department of Public Works Construction Report | |
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Below are details regarding new, upcoming, completed and/or delayed Capital Projects and/or maintenance project(s) that have been announced.
Ellicott City
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CSX Old Frederick Road Railroad Crossing Maintenance Work – CSX Transportation to perform maintenance on the railroad crossing at Old Frederick Road at the Howard/Baltimore County line, starting around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28th. While the crossing is closed, traffic will detour via Old Frederick Road, Johnnycake Road, Fairbrook Road, Rolling Road, US 40 and Rogers Avenue. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd. A recorded message at 410-313-4400 will carry details and updates.
Marriottsville
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CSX Marriottsville Road Railroad Crossing Maintenance Work – Transportation will begin maintenance on the railroad crossing at Marriottsville Road at the Howard/Carroll County line, starting around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28th. While the crossing is closed, traffic will detour via Marriottsville Road, Granite Road, MD 125, Woodstock Road and MD 99. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd. A recorded message at 410-313-4400 will carry details and updates.
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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Maryland State Highway Administration | |
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Project to Improve Pedestrian Safety and Mobility on Southbound US 1
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a project to improve pedestrian safety and mobility on southbound US 1 between Cedar Avenue and Crestmount Road in Jessup. This project will include the addition of a sidewalk on southbound US 1, improvements to a 360-foot long retaining wall and partial reconstruction of the existing US 1 bridge over Dorsey Run. The project also includes minor drainage improvements in the area.
The shoulder along southbound US 1 will be closed during the project; however, pedestrian access will be maintained, with signs posted to direct walkers to access the open sidewalks. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be complete by summer 2023.
SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our customers. Motorists are reminded to stay alert, focus on driving and look for reduced speed limits, as well as other driving pattern changes, and asked to drive like you work here and slowdown in construction zones.
To learn more about this project, click HERE or contact SHA at 410-545-0303.
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Department of Recreation and Parks | |
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Winter Activity Guide Now Online
Our Department of Recreation & Parks 2023 Winter Activity Guide is NOW available online. With a wide range of programs, activities, classes and sports, there is something for everyone to keep those winter blues away!
Online registration for Howard County residents begins Wednesday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m. All other methods of registration (phone, walk-in, mail and fax) for county residents begins the following day (December1st) at 8:00 a.m. Registration for non-Howard County residents begins the following week.
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Get Cooking for the Holidays
Did you know Recreation & Parks offers a number of cooking classes? The department event offers one that will get you ready for the holidays, whether you are hosting a holiday dinner or bringing a dish to a holiday party.
Join Chef Alba this Friday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. to learn how to make four delicious and easy to make side dishes – broccoli with almonds and golden raisins, cannellini all’ uccelletto, tortino di spinaci con mozzarella and soufflé di patate, that are sure to wow and excite the palates of your family your friends. The cost is $30 to participate.
To register for this live, virtual and interactive class, click HERE. Once registered, participants will receive an email prior to the start of class with a Zoom link and recipes.
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Turkey Waddle at North Laurel
Get your waddle on this November with Recreation for its first ever Turkey Waddle. Geared towards children ages two to 10, this self-paced Turkey Waddle walk takes participants through the park at North Laurel, where they can participate in different fitness and children’s activities. Participants will also have the chance to enter to win a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner.
So grab your family and friends and joins us from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, November 19th at our North Laurel Community Center. Cost is $10 for center members and $15 for nonmembers. For more information, call 410-313-0457 or click HERE.
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School’s Out this November
Parents and guardians, Recreation & Parks has you covered this November when schools dismiss early or are closed. Whether it’s sports, art, chess or magic, there’s plenty of programs to choose from to make sure your young ones are staying active on that day off from school.
Check out the offerings on some of our upcoming days:
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Public Comment Sought on Shared Electric Scooter Pilot
As the pilot period for our shared electric scooters in Downtown Columbia comes to an end, our Office of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the program. If you missed our Multimodal Transportation Board meeting this past week, you can now share your feedback and input on our Shared Electric Scooter Pilot program with Transportation via this short survey. The survey will remain open until Friday, December 23rd.
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