March 28, 2024

MLK Jr. Day Schedule for County Services

Labor Day

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022. Offices will reopen with regular operating schedules Tuesday, January 18.

The St. Andrew’s Landfill and the six convenience centers will be open normal hours Monday, January 17. As a reminder, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the landfill and convenience centers free of charge. Undecorated trees may be placed in the designated areas at these sites through January 31. Last year, the county collected nearly 2 tons of Christmas trees mixed with the collected yard waste and ground into mulch. Just over 5,000 tons of mulch is available annually at the St. Andrew’s Landfill site and is provided to the citizens of St. Mary’s County free of charge while supplies last.

All three St. Mary’s County Library branches (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) will be closed.

All Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) will be closed. There will be no home-delivered meals.

The St. Mary’s Transit System and ADA will operate on a regular schedule. However, the Statewide Special Transportation Assistance Program will not operate January 17.

The Department of Recreation and Parks School Age Care Centers and all programs in public schools will be closed.

The St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, and the Old Jail Museum will be open for visitors from noon to 4 pm.

The Wicomico Shores Golf Course and all St. Mary’s County parks will be open for regular operations.

Health Department Operations

The St. Mary’s County Health Department will be closed Monday, January 17. This includes the main office in Leonardtown, all satellite offices, and COVID-19 testing and vaccine operations. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 18.

For local COVID-19 updates, information, and data click here. Or call the SMCHD COVID-19 hotline at 301-475-4330.

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