The following Howard County offices will be closed for the Christmasand New Year holidays:

Public schools.. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ..Dec. 23 through Jan. 1

Public schools offices.. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dec. 24 and 25, Jan. 1

Library.. .. .. .. .. .. Dec. 24, 25 and 31 (closing at 5 p.m.); Jan. 1

Government offices.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Dec. 25 throughJan. 1

Landfill, trash and recycling routes.. .. ..Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

Sort With MoRT.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

Citizens who need to pay tax bills and water, sewer and other fees may deposit checks in the night depository box in front of the George Howard Building, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City.

Information: 313-2022.