Politics & Government

Howard County Announces Government Holiday Closings

Several county agencies will be closed for Independence Day Holiday on July 4.

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and landfill will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. As there will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap pick-up on Independence Day, the County's holiday "slide" schedule will be in effect; click here for a complete explanation of the schedule.

Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, the Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers, county historic sites, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Meadowbrook Athletic Center and Robinson Nature Center will be closed on Independence Day.

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County parks and the Roger Carter Community Center will however be open on July 4.

The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) will operate on a limited "Sunday" schedule. For more information on RTA, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.transitrta.com.

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All parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Independence 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, July 5.

Closed on Monday, July 4
County Government Offices
Courts
Animal Shelter
50+ Centers
Landfill and all trash and recycling services
Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms
Gary J. Arthur and North Laurel Community Centers
County Historic Sites
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
Meadowbrook Athletic Center
Robinson Nature Center

Open on Monday, July 4
County Parks
Roger Carter Community Center

All parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Independence Day.

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