Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours.
Convenience stores: Many are open. Check for special hours.
Supermarkets: Closed.
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Liquor stores: Closed.
Retail stores: Unlike most states, Massachusetts retail stores are closed on Thanksgiving.
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Town, state and federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes schools, libraries and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.
Except in the case of town, state and federal offices, many establishments in the categories listed above will reopen on Friday, Nov. 29. In addition, the Postal Service will resume mail delivery on Friday, Nov. 29. Other government offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
The MBTA and commuter rail will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving. More >>
Trash and recycling will not be collected on the holiday, and there will be a one-day delay the rest of the week, with Friday’s pickup happening Saturday. For missed pickups, call JRM directly at 1-800-323-4285.
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