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Some Fayetteville city offices to close for Juneteenth holiday

Pools, parks to remain open; municipal employees to get day off

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City offices will be closed on Monday to observe Juneteenth as an official holiday for the first time.

In January, the Fayetteville City Council voted to add Juneteenth as a holiday for city employees.

City departments will operate on the following schedule:

  • Parks and pools: Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation pools and splash pads will be open on Monday, but other recreation facilities will be closed. Parks, trails and green spaces will remain accessible.
  • Bus system: Fayetteville Area System of Transit will operate on a regular weekday schedule, 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Police Department: The main police station’s front lobby and records unit at 467 Hay St. will be closed. Many police reports can be filed or obtained online at faypd.com.
  • Garbage and yard waste: Monday’s routes will be collected on Wednesday. Monday’s recycling will be collected on June 20.
  • Fayetteville Regional Airport: Administrative offices will be closed on Monday. All other airport operations will be on a regular schedule. Visit com for airline contact information or to make reservations.

Cool Spring Downtown District will host Juneteenth Jubilee in Festival Park on June 18-19. For more information, go to visitdowntownfayetteville.com/juneteenth-jubilee.

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