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  • What’s Open on Memorial Day 2012 in Boston & MBTA Schedule Changes

     

    UPDATE: Here's a link to our latest post on "What's Open and Closed on Memorial Day in Boston + MBTA Schedules, Parking, Trash & More" 

    Here's a run-down of what's open and what's closed in Boston and the MBTA schedules for Memorial Day–Monday, May 28, 2012. 

    We publish these reminders a couple of weeks before a holiday to give our readers a nudge to finalize their holiday plans. This is the first big weekend of the summer. Get going on some fun plans! And, plan your shopping for adult beverages because this is one of those Blue Law holidays!

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    Out on or along the Charles River is a great place to spend a holiday!

    Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Liquor stores: Closed (See this page from the Secretary of State)

    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 U.S. closed. Some international markets are open.

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

    Street Sweeping: The city site 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."

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    Boston Trash Collection: The announcement from Public Works covering May 28, 2012 states:

    "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."

    MBTA Schedule Changes: Here is their press release as of 05/16/12. Note the Special Commuter Rail trains operating for a special event at Gillette Stadium.

    "The MBTA announced its service schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012.

    • The Red, Orange, Blue, and Green Lines will operate on a Sunday schedule. 
    • Buses and trackless trolleys will operate on a Sunday schedule. 
    • Express bus service will not operate. 
    • The Silver Line will operate on a Sunday schedule. 
    • The Commuter Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule. 
    • Special event Commuter Rail trains will be operating to Gillette Stadium for the 2012 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. For more information, click here. 
    • Inner Harbor Ferry service from Charlestown to Long Wharf will operate on a weekend schedule. 
    • Commuter boat service between Hingham/Hull and Boston will not operate. 
    • Quincy commuter boat to Long Wharf and Logan Airport will operate on a Sunday schedule. Due to the Sunday schedule, there will not be a 10:15 P.M. trip made on Monday, May 28, 2012.
    • THE RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule."

    For more information: 
    Go to www.MBTA.com Contact the MBTA Customer Communications Department at (617) 222-3200, TTY: (617) 222-5146. 

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  • What’s Open in Boston on Patriots’ Day 2012

    UPDATE: This is an old post. Here's a link for: What's Open in Boston on Patriots' Day – Monday, April 18, 2016 + Parking, Trash & MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Patriots' Day, and the MBTA schedules for – Monday, April 16, 2012.

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    On three occasions, General John Glover and his “amphibious” regiment of Marblehead fishermen saved the American Revolution.    

    Patriot's Day is a Massachusetts State Holiday Only.

    Open:
    Restaurants, Bars, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets, Retail Stores, Liquor Stores

    Financial Services: Banks may open if they wish. All markets are open. 

    Federal Offices and Facilities are open: This includes the Postal Service.

     

    Closed:
    Massachusetts City, Town, State Operations: This includes Schools, Libraries. Only emergency services are available. 

     

    Boston Parking

     

    One of the most common questions we get is about street sweeping on Patriots' Day.

     Here's the page from the city website with the answer. It 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."

     

    Reminder:

    City of Boston via ‏  @NotifyBoston says "STREET CLEANING: Overnight sweeping Sunday-Monday morning still in effect. NO MONDAY regular posted sweeping."

     

    You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply. Many streets will be cleared of parked cars to accommodate the Boston Marathon and Patriots' Day activities.

     

    Be sure to check your car in the days leading up to the marathon to be sure it is not in a tow-away zone for the event. Here's how you can sign up for parking alerts and tow alerts.

     

    Changes to Boston Street Sweeping Schedules 2012

     

    Parking and No-Tow alerts

     

    Here's our latest post with tips for local parking on this holiday–

    Parking Your Car for Boston Marathon Weekend (2012)



    Boston Trash Collection (the city says)

    "Patriots Day
    Monday, April 16 | 7am – Saturday, April 21, 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."

    http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/RecyclingandSanitation/holiday.asp

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    2012 MBTA Marathon Monday Schedule – Updated 4/6/2012

    Tips:

    Buy your fares in advance with a Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket to avoid waiting in line on Monday.  

    "Copley Station will be closed all day … access to the Green Line at Hynes Convention Center or Arlington Station."

    Due to crowds, they don't allow bikes on the subway on Patriots Day.

    Marathon Monday

    Blue, Orange, Red, Green, and Mattapan Line service will run on "regular weekday schedule with extra service before and after the marathon."

    Commuter rail trains will operate on their "regular weekday schedule."

    "Buses and trackless trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule."

    Commuter Boats will operate on "regular weekday service."

    "THE RIDE will operate on a modified weekday schedule."

    Bus routes that impact the marathon course will be rerouted at times. 

    Complete details on all changes are here: Official MBTA Information for Marathon Monday 2012

    Official Boston Marathon information.
    www.bostonmarathon.org

     

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    Tracking a Boston Marathon Runner 2012

     

    Routes for Visiting Runners 2012

     

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    Photo: © 2012 Penny Cherubino

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