Elkridge Today: The Power of Light

The high is 51 degrees and the low is 30 today in Elkridge, where it will be mostly sunny, according to the National Weather Service.

The light-filled forecast is good timing for Howard County, which will unveil Maryland's first solar array landfill project during a ceremony at Worthington Elementary School this morning.

County Executive Ken Ulman and other officials will ceremonially "flip the switch" on 2,000 solar panels installed on two acres of the county's landfill cap, which will provide power to the Ellicott City school.

The initiative was funded through a Project Sunburst Grant from the Maryland Energy Administration, which includes American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, according to a statement from Howard County.

During the event, students will talk about solar energy and how the concept of renewable energy is being incorporated into their classrooms. 

Do you have something to say about elementary school education? This afternoon, the , and parents of elementary school students are welcome to provide input on the curriculum and bridge communication between schools and families. will be from 4:30–6 p.m. at the Department of Education (10910 Route 108) in Ellicott City.

The Elkridge Elementary PTA had some special guests at its meeting last night—a pair from the Howard County Public School System's planning team, Director of Facilities Ken Roey and Manager of School Planning Joel Gallihue. Parents and planners had quite a bit to say. We'll have more on that later!