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  • What’s Open in Boston New Year’s Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2013 – 2014

     

    This is an outdated post. Click the link below for the latest information:

    What's Open in Boston New Year's Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2015 – 2016 plus Parking, Trash & More

     

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on New Year's Day and the MBTA schedules for New Year's Eve December 31, 2013 and New Year's Day, January 1, 2014.

    Update: 1.1.14

    From the CIty of Boston website

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    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 in one post!

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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's what we've learned about January 1st, 2014 – New Year's Day

    Restaurants, bars: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Here's a link to our post on restaurants that are open for the celebration: Where to Dine on New Year's Eve 2013 and New Years Day in Boston

    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.

    More after the ad…

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Make your own holiday wish come true. Find the gift you really want on Amazon! And, by starting from here, you'll be supporting BostonZest and keeping the information flowing your way.


    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 Recycling & Trash Holiday Collection Schedule:

    New Years Trash Collection

    Monday, December 30, 2013, 6am – Saturday, January 4, 2014, 5pm

    • "Monday and Tuesday December 30th and 31st: Regular trash and recycling for all sections of the City.
    • Bay Village Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fenway, Leather District, Lower Roxbury, Mission Hill, North End, South End, and Sections of Back Bay: regular schedule, no delays.
    • Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, South Boston, West Roxbury: Delayed a day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
    • *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Schedule Changes for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day-

    MBTA has full information up on their events page. (If you are coming to this post after the holiday, that page will have changed.)
     
    Here are the important points for New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013
    • The Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will run on a modified weekday schedule
    • The Siver Line will run on a weekday schedule
    • The Commuter Rail will run on a modified weekday schedule – the last trains out are listed here
    • Buses, trackless trolleys, and Express buses will run on a regular weekday schedule 
    • Boats: Charlestown will operate a regular weekday schedule; others a modified weekday schedule
    • The Ride will operate on a regular weekday schedule with extended hours until 2:30 a.m.
     
    Here are the important points for New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2014
    • The Silver, Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will run on Sunday Schedule
    • Some Commuter Rail lines will run on a Sunday schedule. Fairmount, Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, and Needham will not operate.
    • Buses will run on a Sunday schedule with a long list of buses not operating. Check those here.
    • Boats will not operate
    • The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.
    For more information call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TTY 617-222-5146) or visit the MBTA website."

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © iStockphoto 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • What’s Open in Boston New Year’s Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2013 – 2014

     

    This is an outdated post. Click the link below for the latest information:

    What's Open in Boston New Year's Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2015 – 2016 plus Parking, Trash & More

     

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on New Year's Day and the MBTA schedules for New Year's Eve December 31, 2013 and New Year's Day, January 1, 2014.

    Update: 1.1.14

    From the CIty of Boston website

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    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 in one post!

    6a00e54fc42bb8883401901cbe1ee8970b-800wi

    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's what we've learned about January 1st, 2014 – New Year's Day

    Restaurants, bars: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Here's a link to our post on restaurants that are open for the celebration: Where to Dine on New Year's Eve 2013 and New Years Day in Boston

    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.

    More after the ad…

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Make your own holiday wish come true. Find the gift you really want on Amazon! And, by starting from here, you'll be supporting BostonZest and keeping the information flowing your way.


    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 Recycling & Trash Holiday Collection Schedule:

    New Years Trash Collection

    Monday, December 30, 2013, 6am – Saturday, January 4, 2014, 5pm

    • "Monday and Tuesday December 30th and 31st: Regular trash and recycling for all sections of the City.
    • Bay Village Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fenway, Leather District, Lower Roxbury, Mission Hill, North End, South End, and Sections of Back Bay: regular schedule, no delays.
    • Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, South Boston, West Roxbury: Delayed a day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
    • *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Schedule Changes for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day-

    MBTA has full information up on their events page. (If you are coming to this post after the holiday, that page will have changed.)
     
    Here are the important points for New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013
    • The Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will run on a modified weekday schedule
    • The Siver Line will run on a weekday schedule
    • The Commuter Rail will run on a modified weekday schedule – the last trains out are listed here
    • Buses, trackless trolleys, and Express buses will run on a regular weekday schedule 
    • Boats: Charlestown will operate a regular weekday schedule; others a modified weekday schedule
    • The Ride will operate on a regular weekday schedule with extended hours until 2:30 a.m.
     
    Here are the important points for New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2014
    • The Silver, Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will run on Sunday Schedule
    • Some Commuter Rail lines will run on a Sunday schedule. Fairmount, Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, and Needham will not operate.
    • Buses will run on a Sunday schedule with a long list of buses not operating. Check those here.
    • Boats will not operate
    • The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.
    For more information call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TTY 617-222-5146) or visit the MBTA website."

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © iStockphoto 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • What’s Open in Boston New Year’s Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2013 – 2014

     

    This is an outdated post. Click the link below for the latest information:

    What's Open in Boston New Year's Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2015 – 2016 plus Parking, Trash & More

     

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on New Year's Day and the MBTA schedules for New Year's Eve December 31, 2013 and New Year's Day, January 1, 2014.

    Update: 1.1.14

    From the CIty of Boston website

    Screen Shot 2014-01-01 at 1.55.39 PM

    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 in one post!

    6a00e54fc42bb8883401901cbe1ee8970b-800wi

    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's what we've learned about January 1st, 2014 – New Year's Day

    Restaurants, bars: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Here's a link to our post on restaurants that are open for the celebration: Where to Dine on New Year's Eve 2013 and New Years Day in Boston

    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.

    More after the ad…

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Make your own holiday wish come true. Find the gift you really want on Amazon! And, by starting from here, you'll be supporting BostonZest and keeping the information flowing your way.


    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 Recycling & Trash Holiday Collection Schedule:

    New Years Trash Collection

    Monday, December 30, 2013, 6am – Saturday, January 4, 2014, 5pm

    • "Monday and Tuesday December 30th and 31st: Regular trash and recycling for all sections of the City.
    • Bay Village Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fenway, Leather District, Lower Roxbury, Mission Hill, North End, South End, and Sections of Back Bay: regular schedule, no delays.
    • Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, South Boston, West Roxbury: Delayed a day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
    • *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Schedule Changes for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day-

    MBTA has full information up on their events page. (If you are coming to this post after the holiday, that page will have changed.)
     
    Here are the important points for New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013
    • The Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will run on a modified weekday schedule
    • The Siver Line will run on a weekday schedule
    • The Commuter Rail will run on a modified weekday schedule – the last trains out are listed here
    • Buses, trackless trolleys, and Express buses will run on a regular weekday schedule 
    • Boats: Charlestown will operate a regular weekday schedule; others a modified weekday schedule
    • The Ride will operate on a regular weekday schedule with extended hours until 2:30 a.m.
     
    Here are the important points for New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2014
    • The Silver, Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines will run on Sunday Schedule
    • Some Commuter Rail lines will run on a Sunday schedule. Fairmount, Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, and Needham will not operate.
    • Buses will run on a Sunday schedule with a long list of buses not operating. Check those here.
    • Boats will not operate
    • The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.
    For more information call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TTY 617-222-5146) or visit the MBTA website."

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © iStockphoto 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • What’s Open in Boston on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2013

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Christmas, December 25, 2013, plus information on: trash collection, parking, MBTA schedule changes, and whatever else we were able to gather to answer your Chrismas week questions.

     

    UPDATE …This is an old post here's the latest!

     

    What's Open in Boston on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2014

     

    Remember, many businesses close early on Christmas Eve. Call before you leave, if you plan to visit a business on the 24th.

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    Welcome to all of you who have found BostonZest.com while looking for this information. We hope you'll look around at the other resources we provide, subscribe to our RSS feed, follow us on Twitter, and come back often.

    Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours and menus and take a look at our piece on Where to Dine on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2013 in Boston.

    Convenience stores: Some will be open. Check for special hours.

    Supermarkets: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    Retail stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    Liquor stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws"  on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    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. When we have official hours for the Tow Lot over the holiday we'll update this section. Call before going on Christmas eve or Chistmas day.

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says the following about trash collection Christmas week:

    "Christmas Day Collection
    Wednesday, December 25 – Saturday, December 28, 2013

    Trash and Recycling collection will be cancelled in all sections of the City on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25).

    Regular collection schedule Back Bay, Bay Village, Fenway, South End, Mission Hill, Leather District, and Roxbury for the rest of the week;

    North End, Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Chinatown – regular collection schedule Monday, Friday (Wednesday cancelled);

    Charlestown, delayed a day;

    Allston/Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston *Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury and Hyde Park, delayed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash and recycling is collected 2 times per week, no 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. Some international markets are open.

    MBTA Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule Changes:

    Again this year, the T has included New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, so you can do all your MBTA travel planning at this link! (Please note that the content on this page will change throughout the year.)

    Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – MBTA Christmas Day Schedule (Quick Look)

    • Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and Silver Lines will operate on a Sunday schedule.

    • Buses will run on a Sunday schedule, however some routes will not operate on Christmas day. See those details here.

    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a Sunday schedule (which means some lines will not operate).

    • Hingham and Charlestown boat service will not operate.

    • THE RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.

    For additional information on MBTA services, routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA Customer Communications Department at (617) 222-3200 or 1-800-392-6100 (TTY 617-222-5146)," or visit the MBTA website.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

    Related articles
    Massachusetts commuter rail customers can now use smartphones instead of tickets to ride
    MBTA finally gets new commuter-rail coaches, but watches its bond rating drop
    Retail Trucks Will Be Open on City Hall Plaza For Holiday Shopping
    2012 Boston Area Holiday Markets & Other Places for Unique Gifts
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  • What’s Open in Boston on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2013

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Christmas, December 25, 2013, plus information on: trash collection, parking, MBTA schedule changes, and whatever else we were able to gather to answer your Chrismas week questions.

     

    UPDATE …This is an old post here's the latest!

     

    What's Open in Boston on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2014

     

    Remember, many businesses close early on Christmas Eve. Call before you leave, if you plan to visit a business on the 24th.

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    Welcome to all of you who have found BostonZest.com while looking for this information. We hope you'll look around at the other resources we provide, subscribe to our RSS feed, follow us on Twitter, and come back often.

    Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours and menus and take a look at our piece on Where to Dine on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2013 in Boston.

    Convenience stores: Some will be open. Check for special hours.

    Supermarkets: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    Retail stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    Liquor stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws"  on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    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. When we have official hours for the Tow Lot over the holiday we'll update this section. Call before going on Christmas eve or Chistmas day.

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says the following about trash collection Christmas week:

    "Christmas Day Collection
    Wednesday, December 25 – Saturday, December 28, 2013

    Trash and Recycling collection will be cancelled in all sections of the City on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25).

    Regular collection schedule Back Bay, Bay Village, Fenway, South End, Mission Hill, Leather District, and Roxbury for the rest of the week;

    North End, Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Chinatown – regular collection schedule Monday, Friday (Wednesday cancelled);

    Charlestown, delayed a day;

    Allston/Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston *Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury and Hyde Park, delayed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash and recycling is collected 2 times per week, no 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. Some international markets are open.

    MBTA Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule Changes:

    Again this year, the T has included New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, so you can do all your MBTA travel planning at this link! (Please note that the content on this page will change throughout the year.)

    Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – MBTA Christmas Day Schedule (Quick Look)

    • Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and Silver Lines will operate on a Sunday schedule.

    • Buses will run on a Sunday schedule, however some routes will not operate on Christmas day. See those details here.

    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a Sunday schedule (which means some lines will not operate).

    • Hingham and Charlestown boat service will not operate.

    • THE RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.

    For additional information on MBTA services, routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA Customer Communications Department at (617) 222-3200 or 1-800-392-6100 (TTY 617-222-5146)," or visit the MBTA website.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

    Related articles
    Massachusetts commuter rail customers can now use smartphones instead of tickets to ride
    MBTA finally gets new commuter-rail coaches, but watches its bond rating drop
    Retail Trucks Will Be Open on City Hall Plaza For Holiday Shopping
    2012 Boston Area Holiday Markets & Other Places for Unique Gifts
    Enhanced by Zemanta

  • What’s Open in Boston on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2013

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Christmas, December 25, 2013, plus information on: trash collection, parking, MBTA schedule changes, and whatever else we were able to gather to answer your Chrismas week questions.

     

    UPDATE …This is an old post here's the latest!

     

    What's Open in Boston on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2014

     

    Remember, many businesses close early on Christmas Eve. Call before you leave, if you plan to visit a business on the 24th.

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    Welcome to all of you who have found BostonZest.com while looking for this information. We hope you'll look around at the other resources we provide, subscribe to our RSS feed, follow us on Twitter, and come back often.

    Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours and menus and take a look at our piece on Where to Dine on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2013 in Boston.

    Convenience stores: Some will be open. Check for special hours.

    Supermarkets: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    Retail stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    Liquor stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws"  on Chrismas Day, December 25th.

    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. When we have official hours for the Tow Lot over the holiday we'll update this section. Call before going on Christmas eve or Chistmas day.

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says the following about trash collection Christmas week:

    "Christmas Day Collection
    Wednesday, December 25 – Saturday, December 28, 2013

    Trash and Recycling collection will be cancelled in all sections of the City on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25).

    Regular collection schedule Back Bay, Bay Village, Fenway, South End, Mission Hill, Leather District, and Roxbury for the rest of the week;

    North End, Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Chinatown – regular collection schedule Monday, Friday (Wednesday cancelled);

    Charlestown, delayed a day;

    Allston/Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston *Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury and Hyde Park, delayed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash and recycling is collected 2 times per week, no 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. Some international markets are open.

    MBTA Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule Changes:

    Again this year, the T has included New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, so you can do all your MBTA travel planning at this link! (Please note that the content on this page will change throughout the year.)

    Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – MBTA Christmas Day Schedule (Quick Look)

    • Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and Silver Lines will operate on a Sunday schedule.

    • Buses will run on a Sunday schedule, however some routes will not operate on Christmas day. See those details here.

    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a Sunday schedule (which means some lines will not operate).

    • Hingham and Charlestown boat service will not operate.

    • THE RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.

    For additional information on MBTA services, routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA Customer Communications Department at (617) 222-3200 or 1-800-392-6100 (TTY 617-222-5146)," or visit the MBTA website.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

    Related articles
    Massachusetts commuter rail customers can now use smartphones instead of tickets to ride
    MBTA finally gets new commuter-rail coaches, but watches its bond rating drop
    Retail Trucks Will Be Open on City Hall Plaza For Holiday Shopping
    2012 Boston Area Holiday Markets & Other Places for Unique Gifts
    Enhanced by Zemanta

  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2013

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, 2013? 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 that we'll update as new information comes our way.

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    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013.

    We post these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on older posts. Because it's early, we will update as new information is announced. So, bookmark this page and check back. We'll send out notice of updates on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus. Here's our post on where to dine out on Thanksgiving. 

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"  

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    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.

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Parking & Street Sweeping

    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."

    Trash Collection & Recycling

    Boston Trash Collection for Thanksgiving week – The city says:

    "Thursday, November 28, 7am – Saturday, November 30, 2013, 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."

    Update 11/26/13: The city has published its red box summary of the day. Here it is: Screen shot 2013-11-26 at 4.46.37 PM

    Two Hours of Free Metered Parking

    And the city has issued a press release with additional parking information for the shopping season.

    "The City of Boston will be offering two hours of free parking at the City's parking meters on the following six days this holiday season.

    1. Friday, November 29
    2. Saturday, November 30
    3. Saturday, December 7
    4. Saturday, December 14
    5. Saturday, December 21
    6. Saturday, December 28

    While payment at meters will not be required on these six days, the time limit on the meters will be in effect and enforced in order to give as many visitors as possible a chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Parking at the vast majority of Boston's parking meters is limited to two hours. However, at parking meters where the time limit is four hours, vehicles may park for free for up to four hours on these six days."

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    MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here is the link to the MBTA schedule changes. This link will change sometime before the holiday. We have created a PDF version of the page that for the weekend that you can download if you wish. 

    Download 2013 MBTA Thanksgivng weekend schedule

    For further information check with the MBTA Customer Communications Department at 617-222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

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  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2013

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, 2013? 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 that we'll update as new information comes our way.

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    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013.

    We post these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on older posts. Because it's early, we will update as new information is announced. So, bookmark this page and check back. We'll send out notice of updates on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus. Here's our post on where to dine out on Thanksgiving. 

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"  

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    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.

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Parking & Street Sweeping

    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."

    Trash Collection & Recycling

    Boston Trash Collection for Thanksgiving week – The city says:

    "Thursday, November 28, 7am – Saturday, November 30, 2013, 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."

    Update 11/26/13: The city has published its red box summary of the day. Here it is: Screen shot 2013-11-26 at 4.46.37 PM

    Two Hours of Free Metered Parking

    And the city has issued a press release with additional parking information for the shopping season.

    "The City of Boston will be offering two hours of free parking at the City's parking meters on the following six days this holiday season.

    1. Friday, November 29
    2. Saturday, November 30
    3. Saturday, December 7
    4. Saturday, December 14
    5. Saturday, December 21
    6. Saturday, December 28

    While payment at meters will not be required on these six days, the time limit on the meters will be in effect and enforced in order to give as many visitors as possible a chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Parking at the vast majority of Boston's parking meters is limited to two hours. However, at parking meters where the time limit is four hours, vehicles may park for free for up to four hours on these six days."

    MBTA information after the Ad from Amazon!

    More information after these camera deals from Amazon. Order today and you'll be ready to record memories this holiday season. When you shop Amazon from here, you keep information like this coming your way!

     

    MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here is the link to the MBTA schedule changes. This link will change sometime before the holiday. We have created a PDF version of the page that for the weekend that you can download if you wish. 

    Download 2013 MBTA Thanksgivng weekend schedule

    For further information check with the MBTA Customer Communications Department at 617-222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: istockphoto.com  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2013

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, 2013? 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 that we'll update as new information comes our way.

    .IStock_000027399006XSmall

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013.

    We post these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on older posts. Because it's early, we will update as new information is announced. So, bookmark this page and check back. We'll send out notice of updates on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus. Here's our post on where to dine out on Thanksgiving. 

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"  

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    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.

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Parking & Street Sweeping

    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."

    Trash Collection & Recycling

    Boston Trash Collection for Thanksgiving week – The city says:

    "Thursday, November 28, 7am – Saturday, November 30, 2013, 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."

    Update 11/26/13: The city has published its red box summary of the day. Here it is: Screen shot 2013-11-26 at 4.46.37 PM

    Two Hours of Free Metered Parking

    And the city has issued a press release with additional parking information for the shopping season.

    "The City of Boston will be offering two hours of free parking at the City's parking meters on the following six days this holiday season.

    1. Friday, November 29
    2. Saturday, November 30
    3. Saturday, December 7
    4. Saturday, December 14
    5. Saturday, December 21
    6. Saturday, December 28

    While payment at meters will not be required on these six days, the time limit on the meters will be in effect and enforced in order to give as many visitors as possible a chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Parking at the vast majority of Boston's parking meters is limited to two hours. However, at parking meters where the time limit is four hours, vehicles may park for free for up to four hours on these six days."

    MBTA information after the Ad from Amazon!

    More information after these camera deals from Amazon. Order today and you'll be ready to record memories this holiday season. When you shop Amazon from here, you keep information like this coming your way!

     

    MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here is the link to the MBTA schedule changes. This link will change sometime before the holiday. We have created a PDF version of the page that for the weekend that you can download if you wish. 

    Download 2013 MBTA Thanksgivng weekend schedule

    For further information check with the MBTA Customer Communications Department at 617-222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: istockphoto.com  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Boston Area Commencement Dates, Spring 2014

    With or without a Boston area college graduation in your family, you'll likely need to coordinate your dining and travel plans around the spring 2014 commencement ceremonies. We're running this very early because so many readers have been making their way to last year's post. 

     

    This is an old post here is an updated page with the current information!

    Boston Area Commencement Dates for Spring Impact Hotel Prices, Availability, Restaurant Reservations and More.

     

    And, it helps vistors to Boston understand why hotel rooms are so expensive and restaurant reservations so scarce on some dates in May. The experts who guide Boston visitors over on Trip Advisor are already answering questions about spring visits to the city.  

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    Reservations at area restaurants will be harder to find May 9th through 11th with Mother's Day and six commencements, and scarce May 16th through 19th when twelve schools, including BU and BC, will hold ceremonies. Harvard commencement is May 29th and MIT June 6th – each of these schools is large enough to have an impact on its own. Harvard can also interfere with traffic as they move busloads of people from one place to another around event time.

    To help you plan your dining options in May and early June, here are the dates of the major commencement ceremonies for your 2014 calendar.

    If you know of a college or university graduation date that we missed, send us a comment.

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    The perfect gift for a graduate!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Photo: iStockphoto.com

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.