News/Announcements

January 3, 2025

Weather Related Closures/Delays for the Village office

Weather and road conditions are factors taken into consideration when deciding to delay opening or close the office.  The office DOES NOT follow Howard County Government or Howard County Public School System schedules.  Closures and delays are posted on our website and on our facebook page.  An email will be sent through our distribution list in regards to weather related closings or delays.  We want to keep our staff and our residents safe when the weather and roads are not ideal for travel.

A few things to remember:

Sidewalks:   Residents and Townhouse/Condominium Associations whose property abuts Howard County sidewalks are responsible for clearing the snow on sidewalks.  This includes sidewalks in the front, on the side, and/or rear of property.  Snow should be removed within 48 hours after the snow has fallen.  Howard County does not maintain any sidewalks, including snow removal, with the exception of sidewalks adjacent to County buildings (libraries, offices, etc.).

Townhouse/Condominium Parking Lots:  If part of your development’s streets are Howard County dedicated, the county would plow the street, if it is not, it is up to your management company and Board of Directors to hire a private contractor.  If you have issues with the plowing of your development, please contact your management company.

Howard County Streets:   The bureau of Highways reminds residents NOT to park on the streets and especially in the cul-de-sacs when snow is expected.  It makes snow removal especially difficult.  Please park in your driveway or your allocated parking space in your townhouse or condominium parking lot.

Linden Hall and Dorsey’s Search Meeting Room/Pool:  Columbia Association (CA) is responsible for plowing the parking lot and clearing the sidewalks at both facilities.  Please do not park your cars in these lots as your car may be plowed in.

Pathways:   CA is responsible for ONLY CA pathways; Howard County only clears pathways leading to schools.

When a snow emergency is declared, you are prohibited to park on any snow emergency route.  Columbia Road is designated as a snow emergency route.