Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 2, 2013.
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Labor Day In Boston Resource Page
We hope you find time to enjoy some of the holiday weekend. How about fishing along the Esplanade?
Restaurants, bars: Open
Convenience stores: Open
Supermarkets: Open
Liquor stores: Open
Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to 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:In general, 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. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.
Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.
Update 09.01.13: Via @NotifyBoston "8:02am [HOLIDAY] Tow Lot Open Sunday 9/1 8:30AM-5:30PM and Monday 9/2 9:30AM-4:30PM."
Traffic and Parking Advisory, Student Move-In, 2013- There are some temporary restrictions from 8/30 to 9/5 in Allston, Brighton, Fenway, Mission Hill details here.
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,
"Monday September 2, 2013
No Delay of trash or recycling collection in Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fenway, Leather District, Mission Hill, North End, Roxbury, South Boston, and the South End.
Delay trash and recycling collection a 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 2 times per week, do not delay."
MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 2, 2013
Update: 08/20/13 – The MBTA Labor Day Schedule will be on this page through the holiday and disappear afterward.
Most of the system will operate on a Sunday Schedule but there are some commuter rail lines, buses, and boats that will not operate on the holiday. Please check the link above for these exceptions.
For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com."
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