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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In Howard County

Here's what's open and closed in Howard County for Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Howard County government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday Monday. However, regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will happen and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.

County parks, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers and Meadowbrook Athletic Complex also will be open Monday, as will the Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms too, but by permit only. The Robinson Nature Center and county historic sites, including the Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, will be closed Monday.

The Regional Transportation Agency will operate on a regular weekday schedule. All parking regulations and fees will be in effect on Indigenous Peoples’ 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, call 410-313-2200.

The Howard County Library System will be open Monday. Students with the Howard County Public School System also will have class.

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