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Monday, October 8, 2012
What's Open and Closed in Charlestown on Columbus Day
This is one of those strange holidays where what's open and closed might surprise you.
City Offices: Closed. Libraries: Closed. Boston Public Schools: Closed. Trash and recycling Collection: Delayed one day. Street Sweeping: None during the day Monday. Parking: Meters not in effect. Other parking rules appy. MBTA: Runs on a Saturday schedule. Federal offices: Closed. Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only. Banks: Closed. Stock market: Open. Retail stores: Open. Liquor stores: Open. Supermarkets: Open. Convenience stores: Open. Taverns, bars: Open.
Five Things You Need to Know Today, Monday, October 8
Happy Columbus Day!
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny Columbus Day with a high in the upper 50’s. The evening will cloud over and cool down to the mid 40’s. 2. Bingo: Golden Age Senior Center is hosting a free bingo game at 12:30 p.m.. 3. Some Pictures of the Infinite: The ICA is open today and Josiah McElheny’s Some Pictures of the Infinite is on display. 4. MFA Open: The Museum of Fine Arts is also open today. Today is the Fall Open House from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.. General admission is free. 5. Like Us On Facebook: If you haven’t already, please share our Facebook page with your friends to keep up with breaking news and interact with us at Charlestown Patch.
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Alphanaut
12:14 pm on Monday, October 8, 2012
Oh, and don't forget, Zumie's is open for business! more ›
Celebrate Columbus Day in Boston
Columbus Day is on Monday, Oct. 8 this year.
Columbus Day, a nationally recognized federal holiday, falls on Monday, Oct. 8 this year. While it is an opportunity for some to sleep in on a Monday, the holiday itself is also interesting, and a great time to celebrate and shop. Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492. The USS Anzio is docked alongside the USS Constitution in Charlestown. You can take a free tour of the World War II-era ship from noon to 4 p.m. Monday. You can also enjoy free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, which is hosting its fall open house. Because its a holiday, parking meters are free and the MBTA is running…
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Friday, October 5, 2012
ADVISORY: Expect Massive Traffic on I-93 for Columbus Day Weekend
The state is warning that road work on Saturday and Sunday may cause backups as long as 20 miles on I-93.
If you're driving this Columbus Day weekend, avoid I-93 northbound in Boston. The state has issued a travel advisory that road work will narrow I-93 to one lane from the Tip O'Neil Tunnel to the Zakim Bridge, according to the Herald. Backups of 20 miles are expected for northbound travelers. The closures are planned to start Friday at 10 p.m. and go until 10 a.m. Saturday. Another work session is scheduled for Saturday 10 p.m. to Sunday 10 a.m. For a complete description of the work and lane closures, see the state's advisory. Because of the nature of the work, rain could force postponement. For traffic updates before you get behind the wheel, see the JP Patch traffic page. If you use Twitter, you can get roadwork updates from the …
Just a person!
4:01 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
Hey Larry, Don't worry in a couple of years when the complete the 2 lane "Boulivard" and eliminate the tunnels at Austin St. And the one at Sullivan sq., the traffic problem will be solved. :-D more ›
Monday, October 10, 2011
5 Things
What's Open, Closed on Columbus Day
Plus four more things to know about.
Today is Monday, Oct. 10. Here are five things you need to know today. 1. It's Columbus Day, a holiday in Massachusetts. Retail shops are open today, but banks, libraries and post offices and other municipal buildings are closed. The MBTA is running on a Saturday schedule. And there are some special events in the city that might cause extra traffic. Click here for traffic advisories. 2. To mark the holiday weekend, the USS Stephen W. Groves will be in the Navy Yard today. It's open for public visiting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3. There's a new store in town--Swell, a lovely little boutique and bodywork space. It's on Warren Street, a block over from Joy of Old. Stop by and say hello Emily Randolph Silva, the Charlestown woman behind the …
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WD
8:30 am on Monday, October 10, 2011
I have a dent in my car. Perhaps I will take it to Swell to get the bodywork done more ›
Nate Homan
10:07 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
We apologize for that. The Stock Market is open today. more ›