Here's a run-down of what is open in Boston on Presidents' Day and the MBTA schedules for President's Day plus information of Boston parking for - February 15, 2010.
Restaurants, bars: Open
Convenience stores: Open
Supermarkets: Open
Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
Liquor stores: Open
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.
Parking, Boston trash and MBTA after the ad.
This weekend is a great time to start your tax preparation. Step one, order your software. Here's a link
Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.
Boston Trash Collection: Delay trash and recycling pickup one day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.
*if you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up two times per week, do not delay.
Here's the source of the trash information. http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sanholidays.asp
MBTA Schedule Changes
Updated by Ed Cherubino 2/12/10 at 2 pm
"The MBTA announced its service schedule for Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, 2010. The operations schedule is as follows:
- Blue, Orange, and Red Line trains, Green Line streetcars will operate on a Saturday schedule.
- Silver Line will operate on a Saturday schedule.
- Commuter rail trains will operate on a Saturday schedule.
- Buses and trackless trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule. Please Note: Express bus service on the following routes will operate on a modified schedule: 325, 326, 352, 354, 355, 501, 502, 504.
- Hingham, Quincy and Hull commuter boat service will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
- Inner Harbor Ferry Service – Charlestown to Long Wharf will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
- THE RIDE will operate on a Saturday schedule.
For more information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA Customer Service Center at 617-222-3200 or 1-800-392-6100 (hearing impaired TDD 617-222-5146) or log onto the MBTA’s website www.mbta.com. "
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