Oakland Mills Village

09/01/2026

OMCA’s Housing Committee focuses on just that: housing. Members of the committee advocate for equitable housing throughout Howard County and have participated in Howard County initiatives such as the Housing Opportunities Master Plan & Task Force. The committee’s most recent work was to perform a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) on Oakland Mills so they could identify areas for the committee to work on. Issues include housing density, poverty concentration, landlord-tenant relations (OMCA also has a tenant committee—more on that later!), townhouse HOA infrastructure support, aging in place, aging homes and utility infrastructure, and more. If you’d like to be part of the committee (or are just curious), attend the next meeting TOMORROW, September 2, at 7:00 p.m. at The Other Barn. Have questions? Contact Housing Committee Chair Bill McCormack (find his email on oaklandmills.org on the Board page).

09/01/2026

Need help making your home safer, more accessible or easier to maintain?

Join us at The Loan Closet on Wednesday, Sept. 23 to learn about local resources and funding opportunities, including:

• No-cost critical home repairs
• Low-interest renovation loans
• Durable medical equipment
• Resources for older adults
• Advocacy for people with disabilities

Meet with representatives from , , Howard County Housing and Development and Rebuilding Together Howard County to explore your options and learn how to get started.

Register today! bit.ly/OAI-HomeMod

09/01/2026

Howard County high school students can gain extra service hours and boost college applications by becoming a member of Teen Court, a real justice program for teens, by teens. Volunteers serve as members of a peer jury in real juvenile misdemeanor cases and render dispositions to first-time offenders.

If you live in Howard County and are a high school student (grades 9-12 and under the age of 18) and are interested in becoming a jury member, contact Katie Turner, Teen Court Coordinator, at [email protected]. Jury applications are available online (https://services.howardcountymd.gov/hcportal?id=sc_cat_item_311&sys_id=77067904475a87502b8aa150706d4317) will be accepted until Sept. 21.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we've lost and stand with people and families affected by overdose. Together, we can reduce stigma, support recovery, and save lives. Here’s how we can help: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/behavioral-health

08/28/2026

Many Americans aren’t familiar with their child’s school evacuation and reunification plans- are you? How will your child’s school communicate with you during an emergency? For more information, visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Actions-Schools-Are-Taking-to-Make-Themselves-Safer.aspx

08/28/2026

Thinking about biking more this fall? Howard County is updating BikeHoward, its Bicycle Master Plan, to improve connections for everyday trips, school, and recreation. Sign up for updates and follow the process: https://bikehoward.com/

08/28/2026

Now that school has started in Howard County, there will be more pedestrians out and about. If you’re driving, watch for crosswalks and always drive the posted speed limit, especially in school zones.

08/28/2026

Need help finding health or community resources? Your HoCo Community Health Workers can help! They:

• Connect you to services and support
• Share health information and encourage healthy lifestyles
• Listen to your concerns and ideas
• Help connect you to community resources and social services

Learn more: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/community-health-workers-chws