What's Open, Closed For Columbus Day In Howard County

From HoCo: Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed on Monday, October 8, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

Public schools will be in session in Howard County.

In addition, regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will be in effect, 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 also be open. In addition, 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.

County offices will re-open at regular business hours on Tuesday, October 9.

Closed on Monday, October 8

• County Government Offices
• Courts
• Animal Shelter
• 50+ Centers
• Robinson Nature Center

Open on Monday, October 8

• All trash, recycling and food scrap services
• Alpha Ridge Landfill
• County Parks
• Gary J. Arthur Community Center
• Howard County Public School System
• 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 regular weekday schedule

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