Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers, animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Robinson Nature Center, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, and county historic sites will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
As there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on New Year’s Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect the remainder of the week. Additionally, County park gates will be open on the 1st; however, there will be no staff on duty.
On New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers and the Robinson Nature Center will close early at 5:00 p.m. Additionally, the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum will close at 3:00 pm.
The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) buses will not operate on January 1st. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com. Additionally, Howard County parking fees will not be enforced on January 1st.
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 Thursday, January 2nd at regular business hours.