Seasonal & Holidays
Veterans Day 2017: What's Open, Closed In Bedford
Here's what's open and closed on Veterans Day, which is being observed this year on Friday, Nov. 10.
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BEDFORD, MA — Because it falls on a Saturday this year, Veteran's Day will be observed on Friday, Nov. 10. The national holiday was established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military.
Here's a quick round-up of what's open and closed Friday. If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving the information in the comments.
What's Closed
- Public Schools
- City Offices (state and federal offices also closed)
- Public Libraries
- Post offices
- Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday
What's Open
The following will be open at the business owner's discretion
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- Restaurants
- Convenience Stores
- Liquor stores
- Retail stores (check with your local retailers first)
Both the MBTA and the commuter rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule. THE RIDE Service will also operate on weekday schedule
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Story by Dave Copeland (Patch Staff)
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