In observance of Christmas, many businesses and offices have limited hours this week. The Washington County Courthouse is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as are the City of Washington Offices. Also, the Washington County Mini Bus is not operating Thursday or Friday this week. Banks will be closed Friday, with many operating half days today. The Washington Public Library will be closed today, Friday and Saturday.

The United States Postal Service is delivering mail today, but will not tomorrow and the Washington Post Office is operating normal hours today from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The City of Washington advises residents can put discarded Christmas trees on corners throughout town, but do not place them on corners with fire hydrants, starting January 1st. Also, there will be a drop off area in Central Park.