Government Offices Closed For Indigenous Peoples' Day In HoCo

Ellicott City MD

05 October, 2020

4:51 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Howard County government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Robinson Nature Center will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday Oct. 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 Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in a statement. "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 be open on Oct. 12. The Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms will be open, 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 will be 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 Oct. 13 at regular business hours.