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Here's what's open and closed in Chatham-Kent on Family Day

Family Day in Chatham-Kent is just around the corner, but with the holiday on Monday, there will be several closures to keep in mind.

Municipal offices in Chatham-Kent will be closed on February 19 as many people spend the day with their loved ones.

Entegrus and the Public Utilities Commission will be closed for Family Day on Monday. The emergency call number is 519-352-6300.

Garbage and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day throughout the week.

The Harwich and Wallaceburg Transfer Stations will be closed on Family Day, as will all Leafs and Yard Depots in Chatham-Kent. All other transfer stations will be open during regular hours.

All branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library that are usually open on Mondays will remain so on Family Day.

The Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool and the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool are open for free swims from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Monday.

The Ridgetown arena will be closed, but all other arenas will be open. The February Free Skate schedule can be found here.

Residents in Chatham-Kent will want to ensure they have a way of getting around as CK Transit will not be operating on Monday.

Employment and Social Services will be closed on Monday. The Homeless Response Line at 519-354-6628 for homeless emergencies within Chatham-Kent is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Both the Chatham and Dresden Service Ontario locations will also be closed on Family Day.

CK Public Health will be closed, however, essential after-hours services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207.

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