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  • What’s Open in Boston & MBTA Schedules Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2013

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston, plus Boston trash collection, parking, and MBTA schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day– January 21, 2013. We try to publish this information ahead of the holiday so you can make your plans.

    Update: This is an outdated post. You'll find the information for 2016 at this link. 

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    Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial by Scott Ableman AttributionNoncommercialNo Derivative Works Some rights reserved

    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 both Banks and the Stock Markets in the United States closed. International markets are open.

     

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

     

    Update from the city site 01.18.13: "Tow Lot: The Tow Lot will be closed from 12PM on Saturday to 7AM on Tuesday."

     

    Boston Trash and Recycling:

    The City website says,

    "Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 21, 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 1 day 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."

    Street Cleaning: 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."

     

    MBTA Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, 3013 

    • Subway: Blue, Orange, Red, Green line and Silver lines will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    • Buses and Trackless Trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule with a list of routes posted here that will not operate.
    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule. 
    • Commuter boat services from Hingham, Hull, and Quincy will operate on regular weekday schedules. 
    • Inner Harbor Ferry Service from Charlestown to Long Wharf will operate on a regular weekday schedule. 
    •  The RIDE will operate on a Saturday schedule. 

    For more information about MBTA services, routes, schedules, and fares, please call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TTY 617-222-5146) or log on to the MBTA’s website www.mbta.com

     

    Keeping warm is on the top of everyone's agenda. Amazon has excellent underlayers to keep you toasty.

     

       

     

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial by Scott Ableman used under creative commons license AttributionNoncommercialNo Derivative Works Some rights reserved

    Related articles
    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Opens in Washington, D.C.: Photos
    King Center's 2013 MLK Holiday Observance Kicks Off 50th Anniversary of "I Have A Dream" Speech with the Salute to Greatness Dinner
    MBTA ridership up again
    Exposing the underground world of MBTA tattoos
    MBTA's fare recovery rate vs other cities
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  • What’s Open in Boston & MBTA Schedules Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2013

    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston, plus Boston trash collection, parking, and MBTA schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day– January 21, 2013. We try to publish this information ahead of the holiday so you can make your plans.

    Update: This is an outdated post. You'll find the information for 2016 at this link. 

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    Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial by Scott Ableman AttributionNoncommercialNo Derivative Works Some rights reserved

    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 both Banks and the Stock Markets in the United States closed. International markets are open.

     

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

     

    Update from the city site 01.18.13: "Tow Lot: The Tow Lot will be closed from 12PM on Saturday to 7AM on Tuesday."

     

    Boston Trash and Recycling:

    The City website says,

    "Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 21, 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 1 day 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."

    Street Cleaning: 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."

     

    MBTA Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, 3013 

    • Subway: Blue, Orange, Red, Green line and Silver lines will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    • Buses and Trackless Trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule with a list of routes posted here that will not operate.
    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule. 
    • Commuter boat services from Hingham, Hull, and Quincy will operate on regular weekday schedules. 
    • Inner Harbor Ferry Service from Charlestown to Long Wharf will operate on a regular weekday schedule. 
    •  The RIDE will operate on a Saturday schedule. 

    For more information about MBTA services, routes, schedules, and fares, please call the T’s Customer Information Center at 617-222-3200 (TTY 617-222-5146) or log on to the MBTA’s website www.mbta.com

     

    Keeping warm is on the top of everyone's agenda. Amazon has excellent underlayers to keep you toasty.

     

       

     

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial by Scott Ableman used under creative commons license AttributionNoncommercialNo Derivative Works Some rights reserved

    Related articles
    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Opens in Washington, D.C.: Photos
    King Center's 2013 MLK Holiday Observance Kicks Off 50th Anniversary of "I Have A Dream" Speech with the Salute to Greatness Dinner
    MBTA ridership up again
    Exposing the underground world of MBTA tattoos
    MBTA's fare recovery rate vs other cities
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  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2012

    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!

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    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

     

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    MBTA ridership back up despite fare increase
    MBTA catching more fare evaders, with bonus arrests of wanted criminals too cheap to add value to their CharlieCards
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  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2012

    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!

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    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

     

    Related articles
    MBTA finally gets new commuter-rail coaches, but watches its bond rating drop
    MBTA ridership back up despite fare increase
    MBTA catching more fare evaders, with bonus arrests of wanted criminals too cheap to add value to their CharlieCards
    Enhanced by Zemanta

  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2012

    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!

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    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

     

    Related articles
    MBTA finally gets new commuter-rail coaches, but watches its bond rating drop
    MBTA ridership back up despite fare increase
    MBTA catching more fare evaders, with bonus arrests of wanted criminals too cheap to add value to their CharlieCards
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  • What’s Open in Boston on Veterans Day 2012, MBTA Schedule Changes

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    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Veterans Day 2013

    Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston on Veterans' Day, information on Boston trash collection, parking meters, and MBTA schedules for Monday, November 12, 2012. This year, the city of Boston is celebrating the holiday on the Monday following the traditional date of November 11th. That means you can start planning a long weekend.

    Be very careful about parking meters on Monday. *Please read the detailed note below. 

    But, the State is calling Sunday, November 11th Veteran's Day making that the day with pay regulations.

    We publish these reminders before each holiday to help you make the most of your time off!

    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. But, we are noticing that some banks are keeping some branches open so check with your own institution.

    Stock market: Open, as are international markets.

    *Boston Parking: Here's what the city says, you may have to read this a few times.

    "City of Boston parking meters are free on Sundays and legal holidays
    and no time limit is enforced.  All other parking regulations,
    including rush hour restrictions at meters, remain in effect.  It is important to note that this applies only to the day that the actual holiday falls on, not to the day that offices may be closed in celebration of the holiday.  For example, if New Year's Day is Saturday but offices are closed on Friday in recognition of the holiday, parking meters will be in operation on Friday but not on Saturday."     Remember this holiday falls on Sunday but the city offices are closed on Monday.

    Street Sweeping: 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."

    More information on Boston Trash Schedules and MBTA after this ad.

    Need a destination for a fall weekend? Here are a couple of books that might help you decide. Remember, Begin your Amazon purchases here to keep information like this flowing your way.

    Boston Trash Collection: The City says:

    "Monday, November 12 | 7am – Saturday, November 17, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 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."

    The MBTA press release says that on Monday, November 12, 2012 all services will run on their regular weekday schedules.

    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 contact them at www.mbta.com.

    And, if you have to work: Holiday Pay Information For Retail Establishments from the Secretary of State.

    "Retail establishments which operate on New Year's Day, Columbus Day after 12 noon, or on November 11th after 1:00 p.m. are required to pay their employees time and one-half regardless of the number of employees on their payroll."
    http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cishol/holidx.htm

    (Photo of the Shaw Memorial on the Boston Common: ©2009 Penny Cherubino)

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  • What’s Open in Boston on Veterans Day 2012, MBTA Schedule Changes

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    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Veterans Day 2013

    Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston on Veterans' Day, information on Boston trash collection, parking meters, and MBTA schedules for Monday, November 12, 2012. This year, the city of Boston is celebrating the holiday on the Monday following the traditional date of November 11th. That means you can start planning a long weekend.

    Be very careful about parking meters on Monday. *Please read the detailed note below. 

    But, the State is calling Sunday, November 11th Veteran's Day making that the day with pay regulations.

    We publish these reminders before each holiday to help you make the most of your time off!

    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. But, we are noticing that some banks are keeping some branches open so check with your own institution.

    Stock market: Open, as are international markets.

    *Boston Parking: Here's what the city says, you may have to read this a few times.

    "City of Boston parking meters are free on Sundays and legal holidays
    and no time limit is enforced.  All other parking regulations,
    including rush hour restrictions at meters, remain in effect.  It is important to note that this applies only to the day that the actual holiday falls on, not to the day that offices may be closed in celebration of the holiday.  For example, if New Year's Day is Saturday but offices are closed on Friday in recognition of the holiday, parking meters will be in operation on Friday but not on Saturday."     Remember this holiday falls on Sunday but the city offices are closed on Monday.

    Street Sweeping: 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."

    More information on Boston Trash Schedules and MBTA after this ad.

    Need a destination for a fall weekend? Here are a couple of books that might help you decide. Remember, Begin your Amazon purchases here to keep information like this flowing your way.

    Boston Trash Collection: The City says:

    "Monday, November 12 | 7am – Saturday, November 17, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 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."

    The MBTA press release says that on Monday, November 12, 2012 all services will run on their regular weekday schedules.

    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 contact them at www.mbta.com.

    And, if you have to work: Holiday Pay Information For Retail Establishments from the Secretary of State.

    "Retail establishments which operate on New Year's Day, Columbus Day after 12 noon, or on November 11th after 1:00 p.m. are required to pay their employees time and one-half regardless of the number of employees on their payroll."
    http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cishol/holidx.htm

    (Photo of the Shaw Memorial on the Boston Common: ©2009 Penny Cherubino)

    Related articles
    MBTA ridership back up despite fare increase
    MBTA wants to kill off Red/Blue connector idea once and for all
    Statue locked up in shuttered Green Line entrance gets new life on college campus
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  • What’s Open in Boston on Veterans Day 2012, MBTA Schedule Changes

    20091102DSC_9813 - Version 2

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Veterans Day 2013

    Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston on Veterans' Day, information on Boston trash collection, parking meters, and MBTA schedules for Monday, November 12, 2012. This year, the city of Boston is celebrating the holiday on the Monday following the traditional date of November 11th. That means you can start planning a long weekend.

    Be very careful about parking meters on Monday. *Please read the detailed note below. 

    But, the State is calling Sunday, November 11th Veteran's Day making that the day with pay regulations.

    We publish these reminders before each holiday to help you make the most of your time off!

    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. But, we are noticing that some banks are keeping some branches open so check with your own institution.

    Stock market: Open, as are international markets.

    *Boston Parking: Here's what the city says, you may have to read this a few times.

    "City of Boston parking meters are free on Sundays and legal holidays
    and no time limit is enforced.  All other parking regulations,
    including rush hour restrictions at meters, remain in effect.  It is important to note that this applies only to the day that the actual holiday falls on, not to the day that offices may be closed in celebration of the holiday.  For example, if New Year's Day is Saturday but offices are closed on Friday in recognition of the holiday, parking meters will be in operation on Friday but not on Saturday."     Remember this holiday falls on Sunday but the city offices are closed on Monday.

    Street Sweeping: 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."

    More information on Boston Trash Schedules and MBTA after this ad.

    Need a destination for a fall weekend? Here are a couple of books that might help you decide. Remember, Begin your Amazon purchases here to keep information like this flowing your way.

    Boston Trash Collection: The City says:

    "Monday, November 12 | 7am – Saturday, November 17, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 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."

    The MBTA press release says that on Monday, November 12, 2012 all services will run on their regular weekday schedules.

    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 contact them at www.mbta.com.

    And, if you have to work: Holiday Pay Information For Retail Establishments from the Secretary of State.

    "Retail establishments which operate on New Year's Day, Columbus Day after 12 noon, or on November 11th after 1:00 p.m. are required to pay their employees time and one-half regardless of the number of employees on their payroll."
    http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cishol/holidx.htm

    (Photo of the Shaw Memorial on the Boston Common: ©2009 Penny Cherubino)

    Related articles
    MBTA ridership back up despite fare increase
    MBTA wants to kill off Red/Blue connector idea once and for all
    Statue locked up in shuttered Green Line entrance gets new life on college campus
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  • What’s Open on Columbus Day 2012 In Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a run-down of what's open and closed in Boston on Columbus Day and changes to MBTA schedules for October 8, 2012.

    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.

     

    We've also added information on parking, street sweeping, traffic alerts, road closures, parades, and trash collection.

    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.

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    There's a statue of Columbus in Louisburg Square

    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. But, each year more banks decide to keep a few branches open. Check with your own bank. 

    Stock market: Open as are international markets.

    Boston Parking: City website says, "Free parking at all city meters. All other rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: City website says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect."

    Boston Trash Collection: From this page on the city site.

    "Monday, October 8 | 7am – Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 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."

    Traffic Alerts/Road closures: More will be added as we are made aware of them.

    MBTA Columbus Day Schedules 2012

    The MBTA has announced schedules for Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2012. The service schedules vary from Saturday, to modified Saturday, and regular weekday, to modified weekday. Full Details Here!

    For additional information on routes, schedules, and fares, contact the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • What’s Open on Columbus Day 2012 In Boston and MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a run-down of what's open and closed in Boston on Columbus Day and changes to MBTA schedules for October 8, 2012.

    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.

     

    We've also added information on parking, street sweeping, traffic alerts, road closures, parades, and trash collection.

    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.

    PMC_0155 - Version 22012-04-04-chistopher-columbus-louisburg-square-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    There's a statue of Columbus in Louisburg Square

    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. But, each year more banks decide to keep a few branches open. Check with your own bank. 

    Stock market: Open as are international markets.

    Boston Parking: City website says, "Free parking at all city meters. All other rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: City website says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect."

    Boston Trash Collection: From this page on the city site.

    "Monday, October 8 | 7am – Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 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."

    Traffic Alerts/Road closures: More will be added as we are made aware of them.

    MBTA Columbus Day Schedules 2012

    The MBTA has announced schedules for Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2012. The service schedules vary from Saturday, to modified Saturday, and regular weekday, to modified weekday. Full Details Here!

    For additional information on routes, schedules, and fares, contact the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.