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Gov. Martin O'Malley has canceled Monday's early voting in Maryland due to Hurricane Sandy's expected arrival. Government offices and schools around the region also have announced that they plan to close Monday, and most flights out of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have been canceled. More than 200 flights scheduled to land at or leave from BWI Monday had already been canceled as of Sunday evening, according to FlightStats.com. Jonathan Dean, a spokesman for the airport, said most carriers had indicated they would cancel all flights Monday and monitor the storm to make a decision about Tuesday and Wednesday.

Since 1901, Annapolis residents and downtown workers have been dropping off letters and buying stamps at the brick Georgian Revival-style post office on Church Circle. But not for much longer. A vote by the state's Board of Public Works on Wednesday seals the eventual fate of the post office. The state is buying the office for $3.2 million, with eventual plans to use the building for government offices. "The state saw an opportunity to retain the historic value of the building, particularly because it's in the footprint of other state-owned facilities.

Carroll County's government offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. The offices will reopen Thursday at 8 a.m.Both of the county landfills and the Recycling Barn will be ope on Veterans Day.

Top state officials will decide Wednesday whether to buy the Annapolis post office on Church Circle to use it for government offices. The Board of Public Works -- comprised of the governor, comptroller and treasurer -- will vote on spending $3.2 million to buy the building. Appraisals for the building at 1 Church Circle range from a low of $950,000 to a high of $3.55 million, according to the state. The property is less than one acre and the building is 13,058 square feet.

The new storm will trigger a new round of closings and cancellations: Government and schools •Most area schools and government offices, including the state government, will be closed today. •Trash and recycling pickup will be suspended. •Mail isn't likely to be delivered. • Gov. Martin O'Malley asked residents to stay off the roads, and state officials will be quicker to close roads where there are disabled vehicles. •The city plans to continue towing cars from snow emergency routes.

There's no money to build it yet, but Howard County's plan for a new Ellicott City government complex featuring a pair of curved glass, brick and stone buildings that would look down on a wooded ravine was presented to the County Council yesterday. The plan represents County Executive James N. Robey's desire to accomplish three major goals: consolidate government offices in one place, renovate and modernize the 1970s vintage George Howard complex on Court House Drive, and prepare the government for the next 30 years of growth.

Since 1901, Annapolis residents and downtown workers have been dropping off letters and buying stamps at the brick Georgian Revival-style post office on Church Circle. But not for much longer. A vote by the state's Board of Public Works on Wednesday seals the eventual fate of the post office. The state is buying the office for $3.2 million, with eventual plans to use the building for government offices. "The state saw an opportunity to retain the historic value of the building, particularly because it's in the footprint of other state-owned facilities.

Government offices to close Thursday, FridayCarroll County government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday.Northern Landfill and the Recycling Center will be closed Thursday and open Friday. Hoods Mill Landfill is open to residents on Saturdays only.Pub Date: 11/24/96

Carroll County government offices will be closed Monday and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.Northern and Hoods Mill landfills will be closed Monday and will ++ reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Regular landfill hours are from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.The Carroll County Recycling Center on Route 97 near the airport will be available for drop-off only on Monday.Information: 857-2973.The following are closed Monday:* All Carroll County public library branches.* All Carroll County senior centers.

Public schools in Baltimore will be closed today for the primary election. The school administration and all other city offices will be open, but teachers and students should not report.Today also is Defenders' Day in Maryland. All government offices and schools in the metropolitan area will be open except in Anne Arundel County, where government offices will be closed. Libraries and public schools in Anne Arundel County will be open, and trash will be collected.

This schedule will be in effect Friday: Government offices Closed in Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Frederick counties, and Annapolis Open Friday in Baltimore City and Baltimore County Courts Closed Libraries Closed in Harford County Public schools Closed Trash Harford waste disposal center is closed. Check with contractor in Carroll and Frederick counties. Transit Certification office: Closed State offices: Closed (American Indian Heritage Day)

More than 2 feet of snow fell in parts of Garrett and Allegany counties as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy collided with a cold front backed by polar air, closing east- and westbound sections of Interstate 68 in Western Maryland until late Tuesday morning. John Darnley, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Pittsburgh office, said disruptions to telephone service were hampering efforts to put together a complete picture of the snowfall. But in Oakland, at 2,500 feet above sea level, the service measured 24 inches, with more coming down Tuesday evening.

Storm-related closings • Schools Public schools Anne Arundel schools are open two hours late, except 17 schools without power that remain closed: Arlington Echo; Belvedere Elementary; Deale Elementary; Edgewater Elementary; Ferndale Early Education Center; Georgetown East Elementary; Glendale Elementary; Jones Elementary; Linthicum Elementary; Lothian Elementary; Magothy River Middle; Northeast High School; Richard Henry...

Gov. Martin O'Malley has canceled Monday's early voting in Maryland due to Hurricane Sandy's expected arrival. Government offices and schools around the region also have announced that they plan to close Monday, and most flights out of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have been canceled. More than 200 flights scheduled to land at or leave from BWI Monday had already been canceled as of Sunday evening, according to FlightStats.com. Jonathan Dean, a spokesman for the airport, said most carriers had indicated they would cancel all flights Monday and monitor the storm to make a decision about Tuesday and Wednesday.

No one makes whiskey any longer on Sollers Point Road in Dundalk, where the old distillery stands empty, the weeds poke through the paving and graffiti marks the brick walls. Joseph E. Seagram & Sons closed its bottling plant there in the late 1980s, and it's been empty for years, considered an eyesore by many neighbors and the scene of several recent fires. The latest owner of these desolate 14.5 acres is planning a redevelopment, and one of his ideas involves moving county-owned offices there, freeing up a nearby property for "big box" stores at one of the biggest crossroads in Dundalk.

It is that time of year when all levels of government attempt to convince us that there is no Christmas holiday. That this is simply a winter thing. What a joke. Like the appearance of or the mention of a religious symbol somewhere in, on or near a public building will some how create a religion. If these people want to be taken seriously they would not close schools, government offices, etc. during this winter thing. Fortunately, most citizens see this for what it is, stupid. And, to all, including those in charge, a very Merry Christmas.

This schedule will be in effect in the Baltimore area tomorrow, Lincoln's Birthday:* Baltimore City: City government offices will be closed, no trash pickup, but public schools will be open.* Elsewhere: County government offices will be open, and other services will be provided in these Central Maryland jurisdictions -- Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Carroll, Harford and Frederick counties.* Courts: open.* Mail: to be delivered.

The chief executive officer of Harford County is the county executive and heads the executive branch of the county’s government. Elected every four years, the county executive is aided by a cabinet composed of directors from 23 departments and agencies including Public Works, Treasury, Planning and Zoning, Community Services, Economic Development, and Parks and Recreation. The seven-member Harford County Council operates as the legislative branch. Six council members are elected every four years, one from each of the county’s six voting districts.

Major closings and cancellations today: Government and schools •Area schools and local government offices are closed. •The General Assembly will operate on an abbreviated schedule; state and federal agencies are closed. •The U.S. Postal Service will decide this morning whether mail can be delivered. Utility •BGE crews restored power to all but about 2,100 customers as of 9:30 p.m. Transit •MTA will try to restore some service for buses, light rail and aboveground Metro.