October 5, 2020
Media Contact:
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Robinson Nature Center will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, October 12. However, regular trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.
"On our first observance of Indigenous People's day in Howard County, we hope it opens up discussions on the importance of acknowledging our history throughout our government and our community," said County Executive Calvin Ball. "Indigenous and Native American history is embedded in our nomenclature and our geography – Patuxent, Potomac, Kittamaqundi - and there is a clear opportunity for our residents of all ages to learn more about the people who lived on this land before us."
County parks, the Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, county historic sites and the Meadowbrook Athletic Center will also be open on the 12th. The Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms will be open too, but 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 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, please call 410-313-2200.
County operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13, at regular business hours. Please keep in mind, while most County Government buildings remain closed to the public at this time, several Recreation & Parks facilities and historic sites have reopened with limited hours.
Closed on Monday, October 12
County Government Offices
Courts
Animal Shelter
50+ Centers
Robinson Nature Center
Open on Monday, October 12
Trash, recycling, food scrap & yard trim services
Alpha Ridge Landfill
County Parks
Community Centers
County Historic Sites
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