Howard County Gov't

The official Twitter page for the Executive Branch of Howard County Government. Managed Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays & times of EOC activation.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Earlier this week, @HoCoGovExec delivered his annual and final State of the County address, announcing that the State of #HoCoMD is strong. During his address, Ball reflected upon Howard County’s past & how far the county has come, especially highlighting the progress over the past 8 years. In his address, he also recognized the many people & partnerships behind all the progress, & highlighted what the future holds as it pertains to affordable housing, education, public safety, energy independence, public amenities, & more. To read more &/or to listen to his speech, check out our news release online at https://t.co/BwCpj3iCie.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

. @HoCoGov construction project to perform preventative bridge maintenance and improvements btw 8392 & 8407 Merryman St over Cat Rock Run, a tributary to Tiber Hudson Branch in historic #EllicottCityMD, to begin on/about this coming Monday, 10/5. This bridge will be closed to all traffic during the project. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-November 2026. For more info about this project & who to contact for ?s, check out our news release online #HoCoMD at https://t.co/erSPBINaJ9.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

PLAYGROUND CLOSURE ALERT: Starting this Monday, 10/5, the playground at @HoCoRec's Centennial Park West at 4651 Centennial Ln, #EllicottCityMD, will be CLOSED to allow for the replacement of the playground equipment. Due to the construction work, the nearby basketball courts, tennis court #1, & volleyball court in the park's west area will also be closed. Weather permit, the work is expected to take ~2 months to complete. For ?s about this work and/or closure, please contact Recreation & Parks at 410-313-4700.

In the meantime, to find another nearby park & playground #HoCoMD, visit https://t.co/tAH8rtFf8v.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

.@HoCoGov construction project to relocate & upsize ~1,500 feet of an existing eight-inch cast iron water pipe with a 12" PVC pipe along US 1 from 10092 Washington Blvd to North Laurel Rd in North #LaurelMD, is expected to begin on or about this coming Monday, 10/5. Signs will be posted to alert motorists & residents of the construction, & flagging ops will be in place to direct traffic thru the work zone as temporary right lane closures along southbound US 1 in the project area & along west North Laurel Rd from the intersection to Linville Ave, is expected during construction hours, M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-December 2026. To learn more about this project &/or who to contact for ?s, check out our news release online at https://t.co/36O4hAzv1j.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Join @HoCoGovExec this evening, 9/30 at 6 p.m. inside @HowardCC's Smith Theatre in #ColumbiaMD, as he delivers his FINAL State of The County address. During his address, Ball will reflect on how far #HoCoMD has come since he took office in December 2018, recognize the people & partnerships behind this progress, & talk about what the future holds. To reserve your seat for this FREE event, visit https://t.co/qFN5XpkQ62.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

REMINDER: @HoCoGovExec will host his final State of The County address next Wed, 9/30, 6 pm, at @HowardCC's Smith Theatre. All are invited to join Ball as he reflects on how far #HoCoMD has come since taking office in December 2018, recognizes the people & partnerships behind this progress, & talks about what the future holds. To reserve your seat for this FREE event, visit the event's Eventbrite ticketing page at https://t.co/qFN5XpkQ62.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

PLAYGROUND CLOSURE ALERT: Starting this morning, 9/28, the playground at @HoCoRec's Meadowbrook Park at 5001 Meadowbrook Lm, #EllicottCityMD, will be CLOSED for routine resurfacing maintenance work. Weather permit, the playground is expected to reopen this Wed, 9/30. For ?s about this work &/or closure, please contact Rec & Parks at 410-313-4700.

In the meantime, to find another nearby park & playground #HoCoMD, visit Rec & Parks' "Parks, Playgrounds & Trails" webpage at https://t.co/tAH8rtFf8v.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

As a powerful nor'easter off the Atlantic Coast continues to track toward Maryland, bringing w/ it the possibility of rain & strong wind gusts for our region this weekend, @HoCoRec reminds #HoCoMD you can check the status of your Rec & Park program or event by calling the dept's Inclement Weather & Program Status lines. To find the right status line for your activity, visit the dept's "Staff Directory, Inclement Weather & Program Status Lines" webpage at https://t.co/OWiz8CF6tm.

[NWS Baltimore-Washington @NWS_BaltWash]

A strong Nor’easter will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast this weekend, bringing breezy conditions. Rain is possible at times Saturday and Sunday, especially east of the Blue Ridge.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Please join us #HoCoMD in congratulating @HoCoGov's 2026 Employee of the Year, Erica Carpio. As a Victim Assistance Section Supervisor for @HCPDNews, Carpio has led a strategic overhaul of the department’s victim services, expanding outreach & strengthening partnerships w/ detectives, the State's Attorney's Office, & county service providers. To learn more about Carpio & this year's other winners recognized at the County's annual Employee Awards Ceremony, check out our news release online at https://t.co/Jlbi4htAgr.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

JUST ANNOUNCED #HoCoMD! @HoCoRecycles "Feed the Green Bin" curbside food scrap collection program is expanding! Starting next week, eligible households in #EllicottCityMD & #MarriottsvilleMD will receive a trifold postcard in the mail w/ more info about the program & how to sign up. Interested households will have until Friday, 10/16 to register for the program to receive their green bin by late October. To find out if your home is in the newly expanded zone & to sign-up, or to learn more about curbside food scrap program, visit @HoCoGov's "Feed The Green Bin" webpage at https://t.co/rLfYNBEEOs.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

W/ a crisp fall chill in the air these days, @HCDFRS is reminding #HoCoMD when using a fire pit, to be sure to place it at least 10 feet away from anything that can burn, i.e., your home, deck, tree, & any other flammable material in your yard. Also, never leave a lit fire unattended; before heading inside, always make sure the fire is completely out. Once finished using, be sure to always allow ashes to cool for at least 48 hours. When it’s time to dispose of the ashes, transfer them to a metal container w/ a tight-fitting lid & place the container away from anything that can burn.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Something not-so-spooky this way comes #HoCoMD. @HoCoRec's annual "Truck or Treat" event is just around the corner on Saturday, 10/10 & tickets are selling fast. Featuring trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles, and more, if you & your little one(s) want to join in on some Halloween trick-or-treating fun, be sure to visit Recreation & Parks' "Truck or Treat" event website at https://t.co/1rjXrgnLpv today to register. Tickets are $5 per child & $2 per adults.

[Howard County Recreation & Parks @HoCoRec]

Our annual Truck or Treat is fast approaching (10/10) and space is limited. Purchase tix today — before it's too late! Come dressed in your costume to trick-or-treat at trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles, and more. Register for a 75-minute time slot: https://t.co/Q4r3zTnptc

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Mark your calendars #HoCoMD, as @HoCoRecycles is set to host @HoCoGov's fall document shredding event, The BIG Shred, on Saturday, 10/17. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (OR UNTIL the trucks are full) on the 17th, county residents can bring up to 3 bags/boxes of vital documents to be shredded securely onsite at 1 of 4 locations. To learn more about The BIG Shred, including the 4 locations & what items are and are not accepted, visit the Bureau's "Document Shredding" website at https://t.co/qp22PlRzFZ.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

REMINDER: @HoCoGovExec will host his final State of The County address next Wed, 9/30, 6 pm, at @HowardCC's Smith Theatre. All are invited to join Ball as he reflects on how far #HoCoMD has come since taking office in December 2018, recognizes the people & partnerships behind this progress, & talks about what the future holds. To reserve your seat for this FREE event, visit the event's Eventbrite ticketing page at https://t.co/qFN5XpkQ62.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Mark your calendar & join @HoCoGovExec on Wednesday, 9/30 for his final State of The County address, starting at 6 pm inside the Smith Theatre at @HowardCC's Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center in #ColumbiaMD. During his address, Ball will reflect upon how far #HoCoMD has come since taking office, recognize the people & partnerships behind this progress, & talk about what the future holds. To reserve your seat for this FREE event, visit https://t.co/qFN5XpkQ62.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Calling all #HoCoStudents students in grades 3rd thru 5th, @HoCoRecycles' invites you to participate in its annual Coloring Book Contest promoting the importance of the three R’s: “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle.” This annual contest allows students to demonstrate their awareness & appreciation for our environment. To learn more about the contest, incl' contest rules & deadline #HoCoMD, check out our news release online at https://t.co/iua3i6pBIs.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Starting January 1, 2027, the federal gov't is requiring new rules for some adults to keep #Medicaid coverage. These new rules include (1) showing you are working or taking part in other activities (i.e., work requirements) & (2) renewing your Medicaid coverage twice a year. To check in to see what this means for you, the @HoCoHealth encourages current Medicaid recipients to visit @MarylandConnect "Medicaid Check-In" website at https://t.co/rGTo5CYfGU to learn more.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

In case you missed it, yesterday @HoCoGovExec cut the ribbon on @HoCoGov Office of Consumer Protection's new Howard County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC); https://t.co/FOghDmrdTM. Offered in partnership w/ United Way of Central Maryland, the FEC will provide free professional, one-on-one financial counseling to people who live, work, or go to school in #HoCoMD. To learn more about the FEC, check out our news release at https://t.co/enpx6zcgfA.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

.@HoCoGov DPW to hold a community outreach mtg tomorrow, 9/23, 5-6:30 p.m. in the media center at Rockburn Elementary School at 6145 Montgomery Rd, #ElkridgeMD, to present planned improvements for a new shared use path along the north side of Montgomery Rd from Rockburn Dr to Brandons Way & along the south side of Montgomery Rd from Brandons Way to Bellanca Dr. To learn more about this project & mtg #HoCoMD, check out our news release online at https://t.co/EraOVVE53e.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

LIVE video from @HoCoGovExec's press conference to cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of @HoCoGov's Office of Consumer Protection’s new Howard County Financial Empowerment Center; https://t.co/YGTX9rmcQZ. The center will provide free professional, one-on-one financial counseling to people who live, work, or go to school in #HoCoMD.

[Howard County Gov't @HoCoGov]

Have you received a mailer from @HoCoGov DPW about testing your service line (pipe) material to determine what its made out of as part of the County's Service Line Stewardship Program (SLSP)? If yes and you have not yet tested your pipe, we need your help. In order to ensure the County meets the @EPA's November 2027 deadline for its latest Lead & Copper Rule Revisions, DPW must establish a complete material inventory of all service lines in #HoCoMD. While DPW maintains an inventory of its service lines & most residential properties, the material of ~10,000 customer-side service lines currently remains unknown.

If you have received a mailer, we ask that you please visit DPW's interactive inventory map webpage at https://t.co/2QmIwKMw3Q to search up your address & complete the corresponding online self-reporting survey. If you are unable to access your pipe or need assistance, contact DPW’s SLSP team at 410-313-6118, as the department offers FREE service line inspections by appointment.

To learn more about the SLSP, visit https://t.co/uTDnok4DP9.