Here's a run-down of what is open in Boston on New Year's Day and the MBTA schedules for New Year's Eve December 31, 2009 and New Year's Day, January 1, 2010.
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Some businesses close early on New Year's Eve but with the crowds expected for First Night others, especially those in the hospitality business stay open. Call before you leave if you plan to visit a business on the 31st.
Here is what we've learned about January 1st, 2010- New Year's Day
Restaurants, bars: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
Here's a link to our article on restaurants that are open for the celebration.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2009/12/where-to-dine-on-new-years-eve-2009-in-boston.html
Convenience stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
Supermarkets: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
Liquor stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose
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.
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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.
Boston Trash Collection: The announcement from Public Works from the Sanitation Holiday Page.
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"Friday, January 1, 2010
Delay trash and recycling pickup one day ONLY IF your pickup day is Friday AND you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, West Roxbury, or South Boston. *if you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up two times per week, do not delay." |
MBTA Schedule changes for New Year's Day- Updated 12/23/09
The MBTA released the following statement on 12/23/09
"The MBTA is providing extra transit services on New Year's Eve including FREE service after 8:00 p.m. Extra MBTA Police will patrol the system to assist with crowd control and safety. Visit the MBTA website for more information. Schedule highlights:
Thursday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Friday, January 1st– New Year’s Day
- Normal Weekday Schedule: Blue, Orange, Green and Red Line trains, buses, Silver Line, Commuter Rail, Inner Harbor Ferry, and Quincy and Hull Commuter Boat service to Logan Airport and Long Wharf.
- Evening Service: Additional trains will operate and provide rush–hour service levels throughout the evening. Service will be extended until approximately 2:00 a.m. Commuter Rail Service On New Year’s Eve will operate on a Weekday schedule with additional train service including one or two trains leaving after midnight on each line for customers from Boston’s First Night Celebration.
- Sunday Schedule: Blue, Orange, Green and Red Line trains, buses, trackless trolleys, Commuter rail trains, and the RIDE.
- Please Note: Fairmount Line, Needham Line and Stoughton Line, Inner Harbor Ferry and Commuter Boat services will not operate.
For more information call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TDD 617-222-5146) or visit the MBTA website."
