Here's a run-down of what is open in Boston on Memorial Day and the MBTA schedules for Memorial Day- May 25, 2009.
Update:
Click here for our post for what's open on Memorial Day 2011.
We publish these reminders about ten days before a holiday to give our readers a nudge to finalize their holiday plans.
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Restaurants, bars: Open
Convenience stores: Open
Supermarkets: Open
Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
Liquor stores: Closed
City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.
Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open.
Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.
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Save storage space with these collapsible coolers. Perfect for small city homes. We have an older version of the Arctic Zone 30 can model and it is amazing at keeping things chilled. We not only use it for picnics but grab it to go grocery shopping.
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Boston Trash Collection: The announcement from Public Works covers May 25, 2009
Regular pick up: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fort Hill, Financial/Leather, North End, Roxbury/Mission Hill, South Boston, and South End.
The following areas delayed one day: Allston/Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale, West Roxbury
And finally, sections of Jamaica Plain that have trash collection 2 times per week will have no delay, regular trash & recycling schedule. If your trash & recycling is collected one day a week in Jamaica Plain, trash and recycling is delayed a day
http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sanholidays.asp
MBTA: When we called the MBTA customer service lines and a search of the site we came up with this information. We'll update it if they release an official schedule.
- The MBTA will operate on a Sunday schedule
- Commuter boats will not operate
- Those who use THE RIDE should call the service directly about the Memorial Day.
- For more information about MBTA services, routes, schedules and fares, please call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TDD 617-222-5146) or log onto the MBTA’s website www.mbta.com."
