Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 15th. Maryland courts and the County’s Alpha Ridge Landfill will however be open and regular trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim services will be in effect.
County Department of Recreation & Parks’ Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, county parks and Robinson Nature Center will be open on Good Friday; however, the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms and the Meadowbrook Athletic Center will only be open for scheduled programs. Additionally, while Recreation & Parks community centers and facilities will be closed on Sunday, April 4th for the Easter holiday, county parks will remain open. County historic sites remain closed for the season and will reopen on Saturday, May 1st.
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 Good Friday, but not Easter Sunday.
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, call 410-313-2200.
County operations will resume on Monday, April 18th, at regular business hours.