What's Open on President's Day

Check and call before you head out today for President's Day.

Today is President's Day. What that means to you, we don't know. Perhaps it's a day off, or perhaps you're going to use the opportunity to shop for a new car. Either way, here's a little guide to let you know what's open and what's closed. Restaurants, bars: Open Convenience stores: Open Supermarkets: Open Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose (call first to confirm) 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: The stock market is closed, but some international markets are open. Bus/MBTA Services: Check the MBTA schedules for the route…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 20

It's Monday, but for some of you, it's a holiday. What's open and what's closed on President's Day?

Our morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Save a life, donate blood. The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive today at the Church of the Nativity from 1-7 p.m. Make an appointment, or just walk in. Be sure to have a positive ID. 2. Sea Dog Steak & Ale is now the home to weekly trivia. Work your brain. 3. Do you have a tattoo? We want to see a pic of it. And tell us whether you regret it, or still consider it a good decision. 4. The Knitwits, an informal group of knitters, meet at First Parish Church. Join them? 5. You can rest assured that you can buy a car today if you want to. In fact, retail stores are …

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