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  • What’s Open in Boston & MBTA Schedules Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2012

    Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston, plus Boston trash collection, and MBTA schedules for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day– January 16, 2012. 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    Update: This is an outdated post.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 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. 

     

    Boston Trash and Recycling:

    The City website says,

    "Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Monday, January 16, 7am – Saturday, January 21, 2012, 5pm - Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorcheser, 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: No MONDAY Cleaning (resumes 12:01AM Tuesday)"

     

    "Tow Lot: CLOSED from 1PM SAT. 1/14/12 to 7AM TUES. 1/17/12"

      

     

    MBTA Schedule Changes: Updated 01.12.1

    The press release says:

    "The MBTA today announced its service schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Monday, January 16, 2012.

    • Blue, Orange, and Red line trains, and Green line streetcars and trackless trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    • Buses will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    • Commuter rail trains will operate on its 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 (TDD 617-222-5146) or log on to the MBTA’s website www.mbta.com

     

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

  • What’s Open in Boston on Christmas Weekend and MBTA Schedules 2011

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    Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston on Christmas, December 25, 2011 and on Monday, December 26th when the holiday is officially celebrated in Massachusetts. Remember, many businesses close early on Christmas Eve as well. Call before you leave, if you plan to visit a business on the 24th.

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    Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours and menus and take a look at our piece on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining in Boston 2011.

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

    Supermarkets: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"  both on Chrismas Day, December 25th and on Monday, December 26th.* (Here's the official word on that!)

    *Note: Update 12.9.11- a bill is moving through the Massachusetts legislature that could change this December 26th closing of liquor stores. See a well-reported story about that in the Salem News. Check back here for updates to this status.

    Update 12.18.11- According to Boston.com this bill is has passed the house and senate and has been sent to the Governor.

    Update 12.21.11- Liquor stores may open on Monday, December 26th, if they choose. The Governor has signed the bill allowing this to happen.

    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. The Tow Lot will be open Monday – Friday 7am-10:30 pm, Saturdays 9 am- noon, and it is closed on all city holidays. That means it's closed on the 26th. (I would also call before going on Christmas Eve.) 

    Boston Trash Collection: The city says, "Trash & recycling collection will be delayed by 1 day for all neighborhoods."

    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 information after this message.)

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    Here's the MBTA Christmas Weekend Service Schedule. (Updated 12.21.11) The MBTA says…

    "Sunday, December 25, 2011 – Christmas Day

    • Blue, Orange, Green, and Red Line trains, buses, and trackless trolleys will operate on a regular Sunday schedule.
    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a regular Sunday schedule except the Mount Wachusett Ski Trains to and from Fitchburg, which will not operate.
    • Inner Harbor Ferry service from Charlestown and Long Wharf will not operate.
    • Hingham, Quincy, and Hull commuter boat service will not operate.
    • THE RIDE Service will operate on a modified holiday schedule.

    Monday, December 26, 2011 – Christmas Observed

    • Blue, Orange, Green, and Red line trains, buses, and trackless trolleys will operate on a Sunday schedule.
    • Commuter rail trains will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    • Inner Harbor Ferry service from Charlestown and Long Wharf will operate on a regular Weekend schedule.
    • Hingham and Hull commuter boat service will not operate.
    • Quincy ferries will operate on a Weekend Schedule.
    • THE RIDE Service will not offer subscription service. Customers should contact their contractors for service information.

    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 (hearing impaired TDD 617-222-5146)," or visit the MBTA website.

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: © 2011 Penny Cherubino

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