Howard County, Maryland issued the following announcement on Sept. 24.
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed on Monday, October 8, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. However, regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will be in effect, and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. County parks, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, county historic sites, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall and the Meadowbrook Athletic Center will also be open. In addition, the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms will be open for use by permit only. The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a regular weekday schedule; for more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Columbus Day.
The 9-1-1 Center, Police and Fire departments remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, please call 410-313-2200.
County offices will re-open at regular business hours on Tuesday, October 9.
Closed on Monday, October 8
County Government Offices
Courts
Animal Shelter
50+ Centers
Robinson Nature Center
Open on Monday, October 8
All trash, recycling and food scrap services
Alpha Ridge Landfill
County Parks
Gary J. Arthur Community Center
North Laurel Community Center
Roger Carter Community Center
County Historic Sites
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
Meadowbrook Athletic Center
Cedar Lane Activity Room (use by permit only)
Schooley Mill Activity Room (use by permit only)
RTA will operate on a regular weekday schedule
All parking regulations and fees will be in effect
Original source can be found here.
Source: Howard County, Maryland
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