September 30, 2019
Media Contact:
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 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14. However, the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open and the regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will be in effect.
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. As will the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, but 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 15.
Closed on Monday, October 14
County Government Offices
Courts
Animal Shelter
50+ Centers
Robinson Nature Center
Open on Monday, October 14
All trash, recycling and food scrap services
Alpha Ridge Landfill
County Parks
Community Centers
County Historic Sites
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
Meadowbrook Athletic Center
Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms (use by permit only)
RTA will operate on a regular weekday schedule
All parking regulations and fees will be in effect.