UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More
What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2012? What's closed? Do I have to feed the parking meters? What about street sweeping? Are the liquor stores and packies open? When do I put out my trash? And, what changes are there to the MBTA schedules? We have the answers for you, all organized on one post!
Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2012.
We've been posting these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on old posts. Because it's early, we will be doing updates as new information is announced. When we update this post, we'll add a comment (so sign-on to the comment feed) and send word out on Twitter.
Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus
Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours
Supermarkets: Closeddue to Massachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)
Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"
Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"
City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.
Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.
Street Sweeping: The city says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."
Boston Trash Collection: The city says, "Thursday, November 22, 7am – Saturday, November 24, 2012, 5pm "Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in South Boston, Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury AND your trash and recycling is normally collected on Thursday or Friday. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."
Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. International markets are open.
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Update: 11.13.12 The MBTA Thanksgiving Week Schedule is now available on their website. But, since we think this link will change to with each holiday we have also created a PDF version of the page that you can download if you wish.
Download MBTA Thanksgiving 2012 Schedule
For further information call an MBTA Customer Support Representative at 617-222-3200 or 800-392-6100, TTY 617-222-5146, Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Sat/Sun from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM," or visit them at: www.mbta.com.
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