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Martin Luther King Jr. holiday affects city services

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City Of Hampton | City Of Hampton website

City Of Hampton | City Of Hampton website

City offices, departments, and services in Hampton will experience changes in operation as the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday approaches on Monday, January 15th.

The landfill will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, providing residents with the opportunity to dispose of their waste properly.

In observance of the holiday, city schools will be closed on Monday, allowing students and staff to reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Libraries and community and neighborhood centers will also be closed on Monday, providing employees with a day off to commemorate the holiday.

Fort Monroe Pool will remain closed on Monday, but it will resume its regular operations on Tuesday.

The Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer's offices will be closed on Monday, allowing employees to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions to civil rights.

DMV Select will also be closed on Monday, so residents are advised to plan their visits accordingly.

Trash and recycling collections will be affected by the holiday. There will be no collections on Monday, and instead, they will take place on Wednesday, January 17th.

Street sweeping scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 17th. Additionally, Wednesday's sweeping will be done on Friday, January 19th.

The yard waste site will remain closed on Monday, and residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly.

Courts in Hampton will be closed on Monday, allowing employees to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

The Peninsula Health District and clinics will be closed on Monday, ensuring that staff has the opportunity to commemorate the holiday.

Public golf courses, such as The Hampton and The Woodlands, will be open on Monday, providing residents with the chance to enjoy a game of golf.

Air Power Park will also remain open on Monday, allowing visitors to explore the exhibits.

City parks, including Bluebird Gap Farm, will be open on Monday, providing a space for families to spend time together and enjoy the outdoors.

While the galleries at the Hampton History Museum will be open on Monday, the offices will be closed, giving employees the opportunity to reflect on the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

As the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday approaches, Hampton residents should take note of the changes in city services and plan their activities accordingly. The holiday serves as a reminder to honor and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to fighting for equality and justice.

To learn more, click on this link: https://hampton.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5519

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