Montgomery County facilities will be operate on modified schedules over the holidays.
All Montgomery County will be closed and no programs will operate on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. The following county and state facilities will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day: Recycling and refuse collection for Monday and for Dec. 31 will not be affected. Collection for the remainder of each week will shift forward one day, with Friday collection made on Saturday. Parking will be free at county public garages, lots and curbside meters on Monday, on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day. Transportation services are running on modified schedules on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day:
Some businesses that closed their doors Monday because of the hurricane conditions are reopening Tuesday.
UPDATE, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.: Westfield Wheaton has confirmed that mall small stores and restaurants will open at 11 a.m. Anchor stores will open at their regular times, according to a Twitter update. LA Fitness is not open as of 9 a.m. UPDATE, Monday, Oct. 29, 8:50 p.m.: The Limerick Pub is reopening Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. for a "post-Sandy party" with pumpkin carving and food specials. UPDATE, 6:20 p.m.: Hollywood East Cafe is closing at 8 p.m., according to a Twitter update. UPDATE, 3:10 p.m.: Westfield Wheaton announced the following business updates via Facebook: UPDATE, 10:17 a.m.: Westfield Wheaton is closed. These places in Wheaton are closed for Monday: The Limerick Pub Wheaton Studio of Dance Macy's LA Fitness …
Facilities such as pools and libraries with power will be open during normal business hours. A decision has not yet been made regarding July 4 celebrations.
County-sponsored recreational activities are canceled for Monday and Tuesday as widespread power outages continue following Friday's storm. The Montgomery County Department of Recreation has canceled all scheduled events, including summer camp programs through Tuesday. County facilities such as pools and libraries with power will be open during scheduled operating hours, but customers are encouraged to call ahead before visiting. All community activities scheduled at the Montgomery County Public Schools building are also canceled through Tuesday because nearly 140 schools are still without power. The county has not yet made a decision on 4th of July festivities such as fireworks and parades. An announcement should come Tuesday.
Esther French
10:53 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thanks for the update, John! more ›