Veterans Day 2023 Closures In Milford: Town Offices, Trash, School

MILFORD, MA — The 2023 Veterans Day holiday will fall on Saturday, but the day will be observed Friday across most parts of the state — and that means some closures.

In Milford, all schools will be closed Friday, as will non-essential town offices and Town Hall. The Milford Transfer Station and compost center will also be closed, but trash and recycling pickup will go on as usual.

Since Veterans Day is a federal holiday, mail won't get delivered on Friday. MetroWest Transit Authority buses and MBTA trains will run on the usual weekday schedule.

Veterans Day is always Nov. 11. The holiday used to commemorate the end of World War I, but it became an official holiday in 1954 to thank and honor all of those who have served honorably in the military, whether in wartime or peacetime.

Local groups are organizing several events Friday in Milford, including a parade and a memorial service.