Veterans Day 2014: What's Open and Closed in Hamilton and Wenham

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation.

Here’s a look at some of what is open and what is closed on Tuesday. As always, it is best to call ahead.

Hamilton Town Hall and Wenham Town Hall: Closed

Hamilton-Wenham Library: Closed.

U.S. Post Offices and mail delivery: Post offices in Hamilton, South Hamilton and Wenham are all closed. There is no mail delivery.

Trash pickup: No trash pickup, pickup is delayed by one day all week.

Banks: All three banks in Hamilton are closed - Bank of America, People’s United Bank and Salem Five.

MBTA commuter rail: The Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line serving Hamilton-Wenham station will operate on a regular schedule.

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District: All schools closed for Veterans Day.

Pingree School: Closed for Veterans Day.

Supermarkets, convenience store, pharmacies, restaurants and other retail businesses: Many local businesses are open regular hours, but it is always good to call ahead.

Liquor Stores: Allowed to be open, by law. Call ahead.

If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, feel free to leave information in the comments.