Politics & Government

What's Open, Closed in Needham on Memorial Day

A look at which offices and other locations are taking a holiday today.

Memorial Day, recognized on the last Monday in May, is a day to remember the men and women who served their country as members of the United States military and have since died, whether in battle or after coming home.

Here’s a look at a few of the places that are closed today.

  • Banks: Banks are closed today.
  • County Offices: All Norfolk County offices are closed today.
  • Library: The Needham Free Public Library will be closed today. It will reopen for its usual hours at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29.
  • MBTA Service: The Commuter Rail's Needham Line will not operate today. The Needham bus line will run on a Sunday schedule. Most other Commuter Rail lines, buses and subway trains will run on a Sunday schedule. More information is available at mbta.com.
  • Post Office: The U.S. post offices on Great Plain Avenue and Highland Avenue are both closed today.
  • Schools: Needham Public Schools are closed today. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 29.
  • Senior Center: Both the Council on Aging office and the Stephen Palmer Senior Center are closed. Activities will resume on Tuesday, May 29.
  • State Offices: All Massachusetts state offices are closed today.
  • Town of Needham Offices: Need to drop off a bill, register to vote or apply for a building permit? Not today. All town offices at Town Hall, the Public Services Administration Building and other locations are closed.

See something else that's not open today, or know about a great Memorial Day deal around town? Share it in the comments or via Twitter to @NeedhamPatch.

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