Update: Here's the link to the 2015 version of this information.
What's Open & Closed in Boston on Columbus Day 2015 Plus Trash, Parking, MBTA Schedules & More.
Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston on Columbus Day and changes to MBTA schedules for October 10, 2011. This is one of those holidays when, for a lot of people, it's "business as usual." Even the stock market is open.
We publish these reminders before each holiday to help our readers make their holiday plans.
Strolling by the fountain in Christopher Columbus Park
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 most Banks closed.
Stock market: Open as are international markets.
Boston Parking: City website says, "Free parking at all city meters. All other rules apply. The Tow Lot is closed from 6pm Sunday 10/9 to 7am on Tuesday 10/11.
Street Sweeping: City says, "There will be no daytime sweeping on Monday 10/10."
Boston Traffic Advisory, Columbus Day Weekend 2011
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Boston Trash Collection: From this page on the city site.
"Monday, October 10 – Saturday, October 15, 2011 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"
MBTA Schedule:
The MBTA has, "announced its service schedule for Columbus Day - Monday, October 10, 2011.
* Blue, Orange, and Red Line trains, Green Line streetcars will operate on a Saturday schedule.
* Bus, 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, 351, 352, 354, 355, 501, and 504.
* Silver Line service will operate on a Saturday schedule.
* Commuter rail trains will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
* Inner Harbor Ferry service from Charlestown and Long Wharf will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
* Hingham, Quincy and Hull commuter boat service will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
* THE RIDE will operate on a modified weekday schedule.
For additional 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 visit them on the web at: www.mbta.com.
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2011 Ed Cherubino
