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Howard County Announces Holiday Closings
Several Howard County Government offices and facilities will be closed for Columbus Day.

From Howard County:
HOWARD COUNTY, MD - Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed on Monday, October 10, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will occur as scheduled, and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 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 be open. The Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms will be open 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.
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County offices will re-open at regular business hours on Tuesday, October 11.
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County Government Offices Landfill and all trash, recycling, yard trim and Courts food scrap services
Animal Shelter County Parks
50+ Centers Gary J. Arthur Community Center
Robinson Nature Center North Laurel Community Center
Roger Carter Community Center
County Historic Sites
Kiwanis-Wallas Hall
Meadowbrook Athletic Center
Cedar Lane Activity Room (use by permit only)
Schooley Mill Activity Room (use by permit only)
RTA will operate on a normal schedule
All parking regulations and fees will be in effect.
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