ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Government offices, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed Monday, July 3rd, as part of the Independence Day Holiday this year. However, there will be normal curbside collections, and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. County parks, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, and Harriet Tubman Cultural Center will also be open; however, the Robinson Nature Center and the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum will be closed. Courts will be open on the 3rd.
On Tuesday, July 4th, Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Independence Day. As there will be no Tuesday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scraps collection on the 4th, the County’s holiday slide schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
As we gather this holiday with our family, friends and neighbors to celebrate America’s birthday and all that our great nation stands for – liberty, freedom and fairness, let us unite as a community as we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought for our independence so we can each strive to achieve our American dream. This July 4th, I encourage everyone to celebrate safely and to leave the big firework displays to the professionals by joining us this Tuesday at Downtown Columbia Lakefront for our annual July 4th Fireworks celebration.
Also on July 4th, County parks will be open, as will the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (but for scheduled programs only) and the Roger Community Carter (open until 5:00 p.m.). The Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Robinson Nature Center and the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum will all be closed on the 4th.
The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a regular schedule on July 3rd and a “Sunday” schedule on July 4th. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. All parking regulations and fees will not be enforced on the 3rd and 4th.
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 operations will resume on Wednesday, July 5th, at regular business hours.
Closed Monday, July 3rd
County Government Offices
Animal Shelter
50+ Centers
Robinson Nature Center
B&O Ellicott City Station Museum
Parking regulations and fees will not be enforced
Open Monday, July 3rd
Courts
Normal Monday curbside collections
Alpha Ridge Landfill
Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
RTA operates on a regular schedule
Closed on Tuesday, July 4th
County Government Offices
Courts
Animal Shelter
50+ Centers
Alpha Ridge Landfill
No Tuesday curbside collection; holiday slide in effect the week of Independence Day
Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers
Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
Robinson Nature Center
B&O Ellicott City Station Museum
Parking regulations and fees will not be enforced
Open Tuesday, July 4th
County parks
Roger Community Carter (to close at 5:00 p.m.)
Meadowbrook Athletic Complex (open for scheduled programs only)
RTA “Sunday” Schedule