What's Open in Boston New Year's Eve and Day & MBTA Schedules 2015 – 2016 plus Parking, Trash & More<\/a><\/h3>\nWhat'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!<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSome 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.<\/p>\n
Here's what we've learned about January 1st, 2015 – New Year's Day
<\/strong><\/p>\nRestaurants, bars<\/span>:<\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\nHere's a link to our post on restaurants that are open for the celebration: <\/span><\/p>\nWhere to Dine on New Year's Eve 2014 and New Years Day Brunch 2015 in Boston<\/a>.
<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nConvenience stores:<\/span> <\/strong>Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\nSupermarkets:<\/span><\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose
<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nRetail stores:<\/span><\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\nLiquor stores:<\/span><\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\nCity, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed:<\/span> <\/strong>This includes Schools, Libraries and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.<\/p>\nMore after the ad…<\/span><\/p>\nDo you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon<\/a>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&l=ur2&o=1\")
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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.<\/p>\n
Here's what we've learned about January 1st, 2015 – New Year's Day Restaurants, bars<\/span>:<\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\n Here's a link to our post on restaurants that are open for the celebration: <\/span><\/p>\n Where to Dine on New Year's Eve 2014 and New Years Day Brunch 2015 in Boston<\/a>. Convenience stores:<\/span> <\/strong>Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\n Supermarkets:<\/span><\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose Retail stores:<\/span><\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\n Liquor stores:<\/span><\/strong> Are allowed to open if the owners choose<\/p>\n City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed:<\/span> <\/strong>This includes Schools, Libraries and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.<\/p>\n More after the ad…<\/span><\/p>\n 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<\/a>
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