Local news covering the North Laurel and Scaggsville areas
Proposed Changes to Commuter Bus Service
The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting written testimony regarding the proposed changes to Commuter Bus Service until Monday, April 29. For a listing of proposed route changes and modifications that are to begin on July 1, 2024, visit: https://www.mta.maryland.gov/commuter-bus2024. Written testimony should be emailed to: hearingcomments@mdot.maryland.gov.
Howard County Looking for Election Judges
Must be 16 or older and a registered voter in Maryland. We’re looking for people who are ready for a rewarding 15-hour day, can work outside their home precinct, are able to sit and stand for extended periods, and have proficiency in English. Some positions may require lifting items weighing between 10 to 25 lbs. Sign up today and be a part of this crucial democratic process! Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/ElectionJudge24.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Yard Trim Curbside Collections and Household Hazardous Waste Saturdays at the Landfill to resume April 1.
Howard County Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club is hosting its first hike of the season. Join a hike on the Wincopin Trail on Vollmerhausen Road on April 21 at 11:00 am. We will be looking for signs of Spring and enjoying the outdoors. This hike will take about 2 hours and is approximately 3 miles. Any questions? Email Pat Soffen at patricia.soffen@gmail.com. Registration required.
Youth Poet Laureate
Applications are now being accepted for Howard County’s first Youth Poet Laureate position. The Office of County Executive Calvin Ball, the Howard County Arts Council, and the Howard County Poetry & Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) created Howard County’s Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate program to amplify the power of youth expression, celebrate community, and promote literacy and literary arts in Howard County.
The Youth Poet Laureate will act as an ambassador for literacy, arts, and youth expression in our community. They will demonstrate a passion for poetry and its power to connect our communities through local public readings and participation in civic events. Applications are open through May 30, 2024. To learn more, visit: howardcountymd.gov/News030424.
Teen Club at North Laurel Community Center
Meetings are from 4:30-6:30 pm every first and third Wednesday of the month. Teens in grades 6-11 are invited to hang out with friends, play games, and participate in fun activities. Did we mention the free pizza? Info: Teia Templeton, 410-313-4674 or ntempleton@howardcountymd.gov.
Hammond Park Stingrays Summer Swim Team Season
Registration for the team opens in mid-April. Please keep in mind that per our league rules, all swim team members must be members of the pool.
Attention Writers
We are looking for a volunteer community writer for this North Laurel column.
Have news, events, or neighborhood happenings to share? Send it to Angie at HoCoVoices@gmail.com.
Angie Latham Kozlowski is a staff writer and member of the Board of Directors for the Laurel History Boys. In addition to her investigative reporting, her articles frequently spotlight Howard County.